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Ferry from Kos to Rhodes

The Kos Rhodes ferry is serviced by 3 ferry companies; Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries.Kos Rhodes ferries take around 2 hours 40 minutes. The ferry costs between €39.23 and €164.26, 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 Rhodes.

Kos Rhodes Ferry Times

The first Kos Rhodes ferry typically departs from Kos at around 00:20. The last ferry usually departs at 22:46.

How long is the ferry from Kos to Rhodes?

The Kos Rhodes ferry trip can take around 2 hours 40 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 50 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Kos Rhodes Ferry Operator Schedules

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

Blue Star Ferries provide 4 sailings weekly. Dodekanisos Seaways provide 8 sailings weekly. SAOS Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly.

Kos Rhodes Ferry Prices

Kos Rhodes ferry prices typically range between 39€* and 164€*. The average price is typically 82€*. The cheapest Kos Rhodes ferry prices start from 39€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 79€*. The average price for a car is 188€*.

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 Rhodes?

The distance between Kos to Rhodes is approximately 70.6 miles (113.6km) or 61.3 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Kos Rhodes ferry?

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

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

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

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

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Kos to Rhodes 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 - Rhodes Ferry Route Summary
Departure DestinationDodecanese Islands
DestinationDodecanese Islands
No. of Operators3
OperatorsBlue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries
Average Price€82
Average Daily Sailings2
Average Weekly Sailings12
Average Sailing Duration2 h 40 m
Fastest Sailing Duration1 h 50 m
First Ferry00:20
Last Ferry22:46
Distance61 Nautical Miles

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

Kos to Rhodes Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Kos to Rhodes?

    The ferry crossing time from Kos to Rhodes is approximately 2 hours 40 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 Rhodes?

    Kos to Rhodes ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Kos to Rhodes is 82€. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Kos to Rhodes?

    There are 3 popular ferry operators for Kos to Rhodes. These are

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Kos to Rhodes?

    Book ferries from Kos to Rhodes 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 Rhodes?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Kos to Rhodes with

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

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Kos to Rhodes with

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Kos to Rhodes?

    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:

  • How far is Kos to Rhodes?

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


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 00:20 06:10 5 hours 50 minutes Tue
Blue Star Ferries 03:00 08:55 5 hours 55 minutes Sat
Blue Star Ferries 03:10 06:40 3 hours 30 minutes Thu
Blue Star Ferries 06:20 09:10 2 hours 50 minutes Wed
Blue Star Ferries 06:40 09:40 3 hours Fri, Sun
SAOS Ferries 07:20 14:25 7 hours 5 minutes Wed
Dodekanisos Seaways 12:15 16:30 4 hours 15 minutes Wed, Fri
SAOS Ferries 14:10 21:00 6 hours 50 minutes Thu
Dodekanisos Seaways 15:00 17:20 2 hours 20 minutes Mon
Dodekanisos Seaways 15:05 17:25 2 hours 20 minutes Tue
Dodekanisos Seaways 15:50 18:00 2 hours 10 minutes Sat, Sun
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