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Ferry from Tilos to Kos

The Tilos Kos ferry is serviced by 3 ferry companies; Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries.Tilos Kos ferries take around 1 hour 35 minutes. The ferry costs between €22.04 and €46.22, 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 Tilos to Kos.

Tilos Kos Ferry Times

The first Tilos Kos ferry typically departs from Tilos at around 05:35. The last ferry usually departs at 21:30.

How long is the ferry from Tilos to Kos?

The Tilos Kos ferry trip can take around 1 hour 35 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Tilos Kos Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 3 weekly sailings from Tilos to Kos provided by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

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

Tilos Kos Ferry Prices

Tilos Kos ferry prices typically range between 22€* and 46€*. The average price is typically 44€*. The cheapest Tilos Kos ferry prices start from 22€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 44€*. The average price for a car is 206€*.

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 Tilos to Kos?

The distance between Tilos to Kos is approximately 30.4 miles (48.9km) or 26.4 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Tilos Kos ferry?

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

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

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

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

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Tilos to Kos 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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Tilos - Kos Ferry Route Summary
Departure DestinationDodecanese Islands
DestinationDodecanese Islands
No. of Operators3
OperatorsBlue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries
Average Price€44
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings3
Average Sailing Duration1 h 35 m
Fastest Sailing Duration1 h 30 m
First Ferry05:35
Last Ferry21:30
Distance26 Nautical Miles

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

Tilos to Kos Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Tilos to Kos?

    The ferry crossing time from Tilos to Kos is approximately 1 hour 35 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 Tilos to Kos?

    Tilos to Kos ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Tilos to Kos is 44€. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Tilos to Kos?

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

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

    Book ferries from Tilos to Kos 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 Tilos to Kos?

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

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

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

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

    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 Tilos to Kos?

    The distance from Tilos to Kos is 26 nautical miles.

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 24/03/2025 and 30/03/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Dodekanisos Seaways 10:40 12:10 1 hour 30 minutes Wed, Fri
SAOS Ferries 10:50 14:00 3 hours 10 minutes Thu
SAOS Ferries 15:45 18:50 3 hours 5 minutes 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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