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Tilos Kos Ferry

Typically ferries from Tilos to Kos sail 3 times a week. 2 ferry operators provide ferries from Tilos to Kos, Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Tilos Kos Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

Tilos Kos Ferry Times

Tilos Kos ferries typically depart from Tilos at around 10:00. The average sailing time of the ferry from Kos to Tilos is approximately 1h 57m.

Tilos to Kos Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for a ferry from Tilos to Kos typically range between $18* and $88*. On average the Tilos Kos ferry is $52*. The cheapest Tilos Kos ferry prices start from $19*. The average price for a foot passenger is $52*. The average price for a Santorini (Thira) Tinos car ferry is $396*.

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 Kos from Tilos?

The distance between Tilos and Kos is approximately 30.4 miles (49.0km), or 26.5 nautical miles.

Is there a car ferry from Tilos to Kos?

No, currently there is no car ferry from Tilos to Kos.

Are foot passengers allowed on the Tilos Kos ferry?

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

Tilos Kos Ferry Operator Schedules

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

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Tilos - Kos Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 2
Operators Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways
Average Price A$50*
Average Weekly Sailings 3
Average Sailing Duration 2h 1m
Fastest Sailing Duration 1h 35m
First Ferry 10:00
Last Ferry 21:30
Distance 26 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 Tilos to Kos?

    The typical crossing time for ferries from Tilos to Kos is approximately 1h 55m. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Tilos to Kos?

    Tilos to Kos 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 Tilos to Kos?

    Ferries from Tilos to Kos 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 Tilos to Kos?

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

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

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

Tilos Guide

The Greek island of Tilos is one of the Dodecanese group of islands in the Aegean Sea and is located halfway between the island of Kos and the island of Rhodes. The island's landscape is characterised by mountains, hills and plains where visitors can see around 400 varieties of herbs and flowers growing. The island also has a number of species of rare birds nesting there including Nightingales, Goldfinches, Bonelli's Eagle, Hawks, Herons and Bee-eaters, to name just a few. The whole island is a vast ecological park and is protected by international treaties.

The island's main town and port is Livadia where visitors will find the remains of a castle, deserted stone houses, Byzantine churches and paved streets. Although Livadia is the largest town, the island's capital is actually Megalo Chorio which is about 2 km from Livadia. A popular attraction on the island is the beautiful abandoned 15th century monastery of Agios Panteleimon which has some interesting icons. Also worth visiting is the Castle of the Knights which is where the Knight of St. John were based during the 15th century.

Ferries from the island's port depart to Piraeus, Rhodes and to other islands in the Dodecanese.


Kos Guide

Kos is a Greek island that lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is situated to the south of the island of Kalymnos and to the north of the island of Nisyros. The island, which is only around 3 miles off the Turkish coast and sits in the Keramiko Gulf, or the Kos Gulf, is the third largest of the Dodecanese islands. Kos is a well known and popular holiday destination where visitors go to enjoy the island's beaches. Kos was also one of the first Greek islands to recognise the benefits of tourism to its economy and as a result many hotels were built along the island's long and sandy coastline in the east and south. Cycling is a popular activity on Kos as the island's terrain is quite flat and because there are many bicycle hire outlets throughout the island along with some dedicated cycle paths between some of the larger hotels.

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.


Tilos to Kos Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 18/3/2024 and 24/3/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Dodekanisos Seaways 09:55 11:30 1 hour 35 minutes Wed, Fri
Blue Star Ferries 19:20 21:50 2 hours 30 minutes Tue
Blue Star Ferries 21:30 23:59 2 hours 29 minutes Sat

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