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Kos Lipsi Ferry

The ferry from Kos to Lipsi typically sails 2 times daily and up to 12 times weekly. 2 ferry operators provide ferries from Kos to Lipsi, Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Kos Lipsi Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

Kos Lipsi Ferry Times

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

Kos to Lipsi Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for a ferry from Kos to Lipsi typically range between $33* and $208*. On average the Kos Lipsi ferry is $92*. The cheapest Kos Lipsi ferry prices start from $18*. The average price for a foot passenger is $90*. The average price for a Kos Lipsi car ferry is $274*.

Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated 05 July, 2023.

How far is Lipsi from Kos?

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

Is there a car ferry from Kos to Lipsi?

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

Are foot passengers allowed on the Kos Lipsi ferry?

Yes, Kos Lipsi ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger 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 A$100*
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 typical crossing time for ferries from Kos to Lipsi is approximately 2h 15m. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Kos to Lipsi?

    Kos to Lipsi is operated by 2 ferry companies. The operators that provide this service are
    • Dodekanisos Seaways
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Kos to Lipsi?

    Ferries from Kos to Lipsi 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 Lipsi?

    Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger 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 vehicle from Kos to Lipsi with
    • Dodekanisos Seaways
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Kos to Lipsi?

    Yes, pets are allowed onboard the ferry from Kos to Lipsi. 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
    • 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 25/3/2024 and 31/3/2024


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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