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Ferry from Kos to Leros

The Kos Leros ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies; Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways.Kos Leros ferries take around 1 hour 25 minutes. The ferry costs between €31.06 and €148.19, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Kos to Leros.

Kos Leros Ferry Times

The first Kos Leros ferry typically departs from Kos at around 10:15. The last ferry usually departs at 21:35.

How long is the ferry from Kos to Leros?

The Kos Leros ferry trip can take around 1 hour 25 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Kos Leros Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 12 weekly sailings from Kos to Leros provided by Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Timetables can change from season to season.

Blue Star Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly. Dodekanisos Seaways provide 9 sailings weekly.

Kos Leros Ferry Prices

Kos Leros ferry prices typically range between 31€* and 148€*. The average price is typically 70€*. The cheapest Kos Leros ferry prices start from 31€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 61€*. The average price for a car is 180€*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 March 2025.

How far is it from Kos to Leros?

The distance between Kos to Leros is approximately 32.9 miles (52.9km) or 28.6 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Kos Leros ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways ferries allow cars on board ferries between Kos and Leros. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Kos and Leros.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Kos to Leros?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways ferries between Kos and Leros.

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

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Kos to Leros 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 Ferry Route Summary
Departure Destination	Dodecanese Islands
Destination	Dodecanese Islands
No. of Operators	2
Operators	Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways
Average Price	€70
Average Daily Sailings	2
Average Weekly Sailings	12
Average Sailing Duration	1 h 25 m
Fastest Sailing Duration	1 h 20 m
First Ferry	10:15
Last Ferry	21:35
Distance	29 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Kos to Leros Ferry Most Popular Questions

How long is the ferry from Kos to Leros?

The ferry crossing time from Kos to Leros is approximately 1 hour 25 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.
How much is the ferry from Kos to Leros?

Kos to Leros ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Kos to Leros is 70€. Price exclusive of booking fees.
Which ferry companies operate between Kos to Leros?
There are 2 popular ferry operators for Kos to Leros. These are
- Blue Star Ferries
- Dodekanisos Seaways
How can I book ferry tickets from Kos to Leros?

Book ferries from Kos to Leros through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.
Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Kos to Leros?
Yes, you can 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 on the ferry with a car from Kos to Leros with
- Blue Star Ferries
- Dodekanisos Seaways
Can you bring pets on the ferry from Kos to Leros?
Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with:
- Blue Star Ferries
- Dodekanisos Seaways
How far is Kos to Leros?

The distance from Kos to Leros is 29 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 24/03/2025 and 30/03/2025

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Dodekanisos Seaways	10:15	11:35	1 hour 20 minutes	Sat, Sun
Dodekanisos Seaways	10:25	11:50	1 hour 25 minutes	Mon, Tue
Dodekanisos Seaways	12:00	13:25	1 hour 25 minutes	Wed, Fri
Dodekanisos Seaways	12:50	14:15	1 hour 25 minutes	Tue, Sat
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