Ferry from Kos to Rhodes

Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 17 weekly sailings between Kos and Rhodes. 3 ferry operators sail between Kos to Rhodes, these include Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries. Kos Rhodes Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest pricing and availability for your ferry trip.

Kos to Rhodes Ferry Times

The earliest ferry from Kos to Rhodes typically departs Kos at about 02:25. The average sailing time of a Kos Rhodes ferry is approximately 3h 11m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 2h 5m.

Kos Rhodes Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for Kos Rhodes ferries typically range between €33* and €162*. The average price is around €103*. The cheapest ferry prices from Kos to Rhodes start from €16*. The average price for a foot passenger is €99*. The average price for a car ferry is €266*.

Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.

What is the distance between Kos and Rhodes?

The distance between Kos to Rhodes is approximately 70.6 miles (113.7km), or 61.4 nautical miles.

Is there a Kos Rhodes car ferry?

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

Are foot passengers allowed on the Kos Rhodes ferry?

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

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Kos - Rhodes Route summary
Departure Country	Greece
Destination Country	Greece
No. of Operators	3
Operators	Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries
Average Price	103 €*
Average Daily Sailings	2
Average Weekly Sailings	17
Average Sailing Duration	3h 11m
Fastest Sailing Duration	2h 5m
First Ferry	02:25
Last Ferry	16:15
Distance	61 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.

How long is the ferry from Kos to Rhodes?

The approximate duration for ferries from Kos to Rhodes is 4h 21m. Durations can vary by operator and season.

How much is the ferry from Kos to Rhodes?

Kos to Rhodes is approximately 90 €. We recommended booking in advance for the best price and availability. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Kos to Rhodes?

3 popular ferry companies travel from Kos to Rhodes. These ferry companies are

Blue Star Ferries
Dodekanisos Seaways
SAOS Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Kos to Rhodes?

Book Kos to Rhodes tickets through our deal finder, where you can view the latest prices and schedules.

How far is Rhodes from Kos?

Kos to Rhodes is approximately 61 nautical miles distance apart.

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 30/09/2024 and 06/10/2024

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries	03:00	08:55	5 hours 55 minutes	Sat
Blue Star Ferries	03:10	06:40	3 hours 30 minutes	Thu
Blue Star Ferries	06:20	10:05	3 hours 45 minutes	Wed
Blue Star Ferries	06:20	11:15	4 hours 55 minutes	Mon
Blue Star Ferries	06:40	09:40	3 hours	Fri, Sun
Blue Star Ferries	07:05	10:00	2 hours 55 minutes	Thu
Blue Star Ferries	08:35	11:50	3 hours 15 minutes	Sat
SAOS Ferries	09:00	15:45	6 hours 45 minutes	Sat
Dodekanisos Seaways	12:55	16:30	3 hours 35 minutes	Thu
Dodekanisos Seaways	15:40	18:10	2 hours 30 minutes	Mon, Sun
SAOS Ferries	15:45	22:30	6 hours 45 minutes	Wed
Dodekanisos Seaways	15:55	18:00	2 hours 5 minutes	Fri, Sat