Santorini (Thira)
Kos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
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Santorini (Thira) Kos Ferry

The Santorini (Thira) Kos ferry route connects Cyclades Islands with Dodecanese Islands. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Blue Star Ferries. The crossing operates up to 1 times each week with sailing durations from around 5 hours 35 minutes.

Santorini (Thira) Kos sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Cyclades Islands to Dodecanese Islands page.
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Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Thira to Kos?

    The typical crossing time for ferries from Thira to Kos is approximately 5h 35m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.
  • How much is the ferry from Thira to Kos?

    The average price of a ferry from Thira to Kos is approximately 112 €. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Thira to Kos can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Thira to Kos?

    There is 1 ferry operator for Thira to Kos and this is
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Thira to Kos?

    Ferries from Thira to Kos are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.
  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Thira to Kos?

    Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Thira to Kos with
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Thira to Kos?

    Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Thira to Kos with the following operators
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Thira to Kos?

    Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard this ferry service. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation to take your furry companion with you. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • How far is Kos from Thira?

    Thira to Kos is approximately 115 nautical miles distance apart.

Santorini (Thira) Guide

Located in the southern Aegean Sea is the Greek island of Santorini and lies around 200 km to the south east of the Greek mainland. It forms part of the Cycladic group of islands and is the only location in Europe to have a hot desert climate. A popular pastime for visitors to Santorini is to take a cruise to the island's three islets, which were created in ancient times during a volcanic eruption. The islets are called Nea Kammeni, Palea Kammeni and Thirassia and provide an excellent vantage point for visitors to see the volcano, being located to the west of the island. The island's capital is Fira and is full of typical Cycladic houses with whitewashed walls, blue domed churches and stepped streets full of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.

The island of Santorini has two ports. The main port is Athinios, where all the ferry and commercial boats arrive. There is also the Old Port which is mostly used for cruise ships. From the main port, ferries can be taken to Piraeus, Rafina and to the other islands in the Cyclades. Both conventional and high speed ferries operate on these routes.


Kos Guide

Kos is a Greek island that lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is situated to the south of the island of Kalymnos and to the north of the island of Nisyros. The island, which is only around 3 miles off the Turkish coast and sits in the Keramiko Gulf, or the Kos Gulf, is the third largest of the Dodecanese islands. Kos is a well known and popular holiday destination where visitors go to enjoy the island's beaches. Kos was also one of the first Greek islands to recognise the benefits of tourism to its economy and as a result many hotels were built along the island's long and sandy coastline in the east and south. Cycling is a popular activity on Kos as the island's terrain is quite flat and because there are many bicycle hire outlets throughout the island along with some dedicated cycle paths between some of the larger hotels.

There are daily services between Kos and Piraeus along with services between Kos and the rest of the Dodecanese, the islands of the north eastern Aegean and Turkey. The trip by conventional ferry can take up to 13 hours, depending on the intermediate stopovers, and the trip with a high speed boat can take between 5 and 8 hours.


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