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Kos Lipsi Ferries

Ferries from Kos to Lipsi typically sail 2 times daily and up to 12 times weekly. 2 ferry operators sail between Kos to Lipsi, these include Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Kos Lipsi Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest pricing and availability for your ferry trip.

Kos to Lipsi Ferry Times

The earliest ferry from Kos to Lipsi typically departs Kos at about 00:20. The average sailing time of a Kos Lipsi ferry is approximately 2h 20m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 1h 50m.

Kos Lipsi Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for Kos Lipsi ferries typically range between €17* and €109*. The average price is around €48*. The cheapest ferry prices from Kos to Lipsi start from €9*. The average price for a foot passenger is €47*. The average price for a car ferry is €144*.

Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated 05 July, 2023.

What is the distance between Kos and Lipsi?

The distance between Kos to Lipsi is approximately 43.6 miles (70.1km), or 37.9 nautical miles.

Is there a Kos Lipsi car ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways offer a car ferry from Kos to Lipsi. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Kos and Lipsi.

Are foot passengers allowed on the Kos Lipsi ferry?

Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Kos to Lipsi with Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways.

Kos Lipsi Ferry Operator Schedules

  • Dodekanisos Seaways - 9 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings
  • Blue Star Ferries - 2 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings

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Kos - Lipsi Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 2
Operators Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways
Average Price 67 €*
Average Daily Sailings 2
Average Weekly Sailings 12
Average Sailing Duration 2h 21m
Fastest Sailing Duration 1h 50m
First Ferry 00:20
Last Ferry 22:30
Distance 37 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.

Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Kos to Lipsi?

    The approximate duration for ferries from Kos to Lipsi is 2h 15m. Durations can vary by operator and season.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Kos to Lipsi?

    2 popular ferry companies travel from Kos to Lipsi. These ferry companies are
    • Dodekanisos Seaways
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Kos to Lipsi?

    Book Kos to Lipsi tickets through our deal finder, where you can view the latest prices and schedules.
  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Kos to Lipsi?

    Yes, foot passengers are allowed onboard the ferries from Kos to Lipsi with
    • Dodekanisos Seaways
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Kos to Lipsi?

    Yes, you can travel with a car from Kos to Lipsi with the following operators
    • Dodekanisos Seaways
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Kos to Lipsi?

    Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard the ferry. Please ensure you read all the information around pet travel from the operator you decide to travel with. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries
    • Dodekanisos Seaways
    • Blue Star Ferries

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.


Lipsi Guide

Lipsi is a Greek island that is one of the Dodecanese group of islands and lies between the island of Patmos and the island of Leros. The island, which can trace its history back to prehistoric times, is the largest island among a complex of smaller islands and islets and collectively form part of the Natura network. The island as we know it today was founded in 1669 by a Cretan named Illias and was later officially united with Greece in 1948. Popular attractions on the island include the Church of Aghios Ioannis, Theologos which is located next to the Town Hall and Museum. Contained within the church you can see the icon of Panaghia the Mavri (the Black Madonna) which dates back to around 1500. Also of interest to visitors is the Ecclesiastical Folklore Museum which contains some ecclesiastical relics and a small archaeological collection. Also of interest is the Panaghia of Haros, which dates back to 1600, which is situated around 1.5 km from Lipsi Town and is where you can see the only icon in Greece depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Crucified Jesus in her arms instead of the infant Jesus.


Kos to Lipsi Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 25/03/2024 and 31/03/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 00:20 03:05 2 hours 45 minutes Sun
Dodekanisos Seaways 10:25 12:15 1 hour 50 minutes Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun
Dodekanisos Seaways 12:30 14:35 2 hours 5 minutes Wed, Fri
Dodekanisos Seaways 13:20 15:25 2 hours 5 minutes Tue, Sat
Blue Star Ferries 20:35 00:15 3 hours 40 minutes Thu

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