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Kos to Leros Ferry

There are approximately 4 weekly sailings from Kos to Leros. 2 operators sail this route Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Kos Leros ferries cost between $47.19 and $199.02, depending on booking details. Prices exclude any service fees. Please note that ferry schedules can vary by season and operator. We recommend that you use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Kos Leros ferries.

What is the ferry schedule from Kos to Leros?

The Kos Leros ferry typically departs from Kos at around 10:10.

How long is the ferry from Kos to Leros?

The average duration of a Kos Leros ferry is around 1h 29m. The fastest sailings are approximately 1h 0m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Kos Leros Ferry Operator Schedules

On average, there are around 4 weekly ferry sailings from Kos to Leros. These sailings are provided by Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables may differ by season.

How much does the ferry cost from Kos to Leros?

Kos Leros ferry prices typically range between $47.19* and $199.02*. The average price is typically $94.63*. The cheapest Kos Leros ferry prices start from $29.26*. The average price for a foot passenger is $94.52*. The average price for a car is $401.45*.

Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.

What is the distance from Kos to Leros?

The distance between Kos and Leros is approximately 32.9 miles (53.0km) or 28.6 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Kos to Leros with a car?

Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways allow cars to travel on Kos Leros ferries. Use our Deal Finder to get the latest pricing for car ferries between Kos and Leros.

Are foot passengers allowed on the ferry from Kos to Leros?

Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Kos and Leros with Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.

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

Pets are welcome on board Kos Leros ferries with Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.

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Kos - Leros Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 2
Operators Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways
Average Price A$94*
Average Weekly Sailings 4
Average Sailing Duration 1h 29m
Fastest Sailing Duration 1h 0m
First Ferry 10:10
Last Ferry 21:00
Distance 28 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Kos to Leros?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Kos to Leros is approximately 1h 42m. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.

How much is the ferry from Kos to Leros?

The average price of a ferry from Kos to Leros is approximately 72 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Kos to Leros?

Kos to Leros is operated by 2 ferry companies. The operators that provide this service are
  • Blue Star Ferries
  • Dodekanisos Seaways

How can I book ferry tickets from Kos to Leros?

Ferries from Kos to Leros are available for booking through our deal finder, with live prices, timetables and operators.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Kos to Leros?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger from Kos to Leros with
  • Blue Star Ferries
  • Dodekanisos Seaways

Can you take your car on the ferry from Kos to Leros?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Kos to Leros with
  • Blue Star Ferries
  • Dodekanisos Seaways

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Kos to Leros?

Yes, pets are allowed onboard the ferry from Kos to Leros. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation. Please read the operators pet guidelines. The following operators currently allow pets on the ferry
  • Blue Star Ferries
  • Dodekanisos Seaways

How far is Leros from Kos?

The distance between Kos to Leros is approximately 28 nautical miles.

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.


Leros Guide

Leros is a Greek island and is one of the Dodecanese group of islands and lies between the islands of Patmos and Kalymnos. Legend has it that Leros is where the goddess Artemis would go hunt as it was home to a large population of deer. The island's long history can easily be observed in the many ancient monuments that are spread around the island. Popular attractions include the Medieval Castle and the island's interesting museums. The most visited places on the island are Alinda and Agia Marina but for the more adventurous, a drive around the island will not disappoint as there are a number of lovely beaches with crystal clear waters waiting to be discovered. The island is also popular with scuba divers who visit to explore the many ancient shipwrecks that lie on the seabed around the island.

From the island's port there are daily ferry connections to the port of Piraeus and by conventional ferry and hydrofoil to most of the Greek islands of the Dodecanese like Patmos, Lipsi, Samos, Kos, Rhodes, Symi and Nisyros. There are also weekly connection to some of the islands of the Cyclades like Syros and Amorgos.


Kos to Leros Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2/12/2024 and 8/12/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Dodekanisos Seaways 10:10 11:35 1 hour 25 minutes Sat, Sun
Dodekanisos Seaways 10:25 11:50 1 hour 25 minutes Mon, Tue
Blue Star Ferries 20:30 22:15 1 hour 45 minutes Wed
Blue Star Ferries 20:30 22:30 2 hours Mon, Fri
Blue Star Ferries 21:35 00:10 2 hours 35 minutes Thu

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