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Kos – Rhodes

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Kos – Rhodes

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Ferry from Kos to Rhodes

The Kos to Rhodes ferry route is provided by 3 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Kos to Rhodes is approximately 2 hours 40 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Kos to Rhodes cost around $59 and $247, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Kos to Rhodes.

Ferry times from Kos to Rhodes

Kos Rhodes ferry sailings typycally depart from Kos at around 00:20. The last ferry leaves at 16:10.

How long is the ferry from Kos to Rhodes?

The Kos Rhodes ferry trip can take around 2 hours 40 minutes. The fastest Kos to Rhodes ferry is around 1 hour 50 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Kos Rhodes Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 12 weekly sailings from Kos to Rhodes serviced by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Kos to Rhodes

Kos Rhodes ferry prices typically range between $59* and $247*. The average price is typically $122*. The cheapest ferries from Kos to Rhodes start from $59*. The average price for a foot passenger is $118*. The average price for a car is $282*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.

How far is it from Kos to Rhodes?

The distance between Kos to Rhodes is approximately 71 miles (114km) or 61 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Kos Rhodes ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Kos and Rhodes. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Kos and Rhodes.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Kos to Rhodes?

Foot passengers can travel on the Kos to Rhodes ferry with Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Kos to Rhodes?

Pets can travel on ferries from Kos to Rhodes with Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
 

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Kos to Rhodes Ferry Most Popular Questions

Kos Guide

Located in the Dodecanese group of islands, the Greek island of Kos is around 4km from the coast of Bodrum in Turkey. The island is around 40 km long and 8 km wide and has a number of towns and villages. The main town and port is also called Kos, but the island's other villages include Kefalos, Tingaki, Kardamena, Mastihari, Antimachia, Marmari and Pyli. Kos Town is usually quite and there is lots to do there. There are plenty of restaurants, bars and clubs in the town which have led to the island as a whole becoming very popular with tourists. For those visitors looking for a bargain, practically everything is available in the island's shops from ceramics to fur, shoes to books and clothes and jewellery to leather products. The most popular tourist centres on the island often also have many small shops offering handmade goods such as ceramics and embroideries along with more traditional local products such as honey, herbs, wine, sweets and spices.

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.


Rhodes Guide

The Greek island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese group of islands and is a popular destination for tourists, especially as it has around 300 days of sunshine every year. The island lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is to the north of the island of Crete and to the south east of Athens. The island has all the facilities to make it the popular tourist destination that it has become and includes a beautiful coastline and has plenty of culture and a lively nightlife.

The island's main town, Rhodes Town, is very charming and visitors will see enormous medieval fortifications and narrow alleys that are simply full of character. However, the island's beaches are perhaps the biggest attraction and is what makes it so popular. many of the island's beaches are located on the eastern shore and Lindos stands out as offering the best stretch of sand and pebbles and is close to the Megali Paralia.

Rhodes is connected by ferry with daily services to Piraeus, by conventional and high speed boats. During the summer months Rhodes is also connected with the rest of the Dodecanese islands, along with Crete and Cyclades.

Kos to Rhodes
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2025-03-17 and 2025-03-23

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 07:40 10:40 3 hours Sun
Dodekanisos Seaways 12:15 16:30 4 hours 15 minutes Wed, Fri
Blue Star Ferries 12:20 17:50 5 hours 30 minutes Sat
Blue Star Ferries 12:40 15:40 3 hours Fri
SAOS Ferries 14:10 21:00 6 hours 50 minutes Thu
Dodekanisos Seaways 15:00 17:20 2 hours 20 minutes Mon
Dodekanisos Seaways 15:05 17:25 2 hours 20 minutes Tue
Dodekanisos Seaways 15:50 18:00 2 hours 10 minutes Sat, Sun
Blue Star Ferries 22:46 01:56 3 hours 10 minutes Sun

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