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Kos Rhodes Ferry

The ferry from Kos to Rhodes typically sails 2 times daily and up to 17 times weekly. 2 ferry operators provide ferries from Kos to Rhodes, Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Kos Rhodes Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

Kos Rhodes Ferry Times

The earliest Kos Rhodes ferry typically departs Kos at about 00:50. The average sailing time of a ferry from Kos to Rhodes is approximately 3h 7m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 2h 5m.

Kos to Rhodes Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for a ferry from Kos to Rhodes typically range between $54* and $255*. On average the Kos Rhodes ferry is $137*. The cheapest Kos Rhodes ferry prices start from $27*. The average price for a foot passenger is $126*. The average price for a Kos Rhodes car ferry is $384*.

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 Rhodes from Kos?

The distance between Kos and Rhodes is approximately 70.8 miles (113.9km), or 61.5 nautical miles.

Is there a car ferry from Kos to Rhodes?

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

Are foot passengers allowed on the Kos Rhodes ferry?

Yes, Kos Rhodes ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Kos to Rhodes with Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways.

Kos Rhodes Ferry Operator Schedules

  • Dodekanisos Seaways - 9 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings
  • Blue Star Ferries - 7 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings

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Kos - Rhodes Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 2
Operators Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways
Average Price A$124*
Average Daily Sailings 2
Average Weekly Sailings 17
Average Sailing Duration 3h 10m
Fastest Sailing Duration 2h 5m
First Ferry 00:50
Last Ferry 16:15
Distance 61 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 Rhodes?

    The typical crossing time for ferries from Kos to Rhodes is approximately 2h 27m. 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 Rhodes?

    The average price of a ferry from Kos to Rhodes is approximately 83 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak season. Price exclusive of booking fees.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Kos to Rhodes?

    Kos to Rhodes 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 Rhodes?

    Ferries from Kos to Rhodes 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 Rhodes?

    Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger from Kos to Rhodes with
    • Blue Star Ferries
    • Dodekanisos Seaways
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Kos to Rhodes?

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

    Yes, pets are allowed onboard the ferry from Kos to Rhodes. 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 Rhodes from Kos?

    The distance between Kos to Rhodes is approximately 61 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.


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 25/3/2024 and 31/3/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 03:00 08:55 5 hours 55 minutes Sat
Blue Star Ferries 06:40 09:40 3 hours Fri, Sun
Dodekanisos Seaways 12:55 16:30 3 hours 35 minutes Wed, Fri
Dodekanisos Seaways 15:00 17:15 2 hours 15 minutes Mon
Dodekanisos Seaways 15:05 17:20 2 hours 15 minutes Tue
Dodekanisos Seaways 16:10 18:25 2 hours 15 minutes Sat, Sun
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