Ferry from Kos to Tilos
Route map
- Dodekanisos Seaways
- Blue Star Ferries
- SAOS Ferries
Dodekanisos Seaways1 hour 35 minutes
Check prices →Blue Star Ferries2 hours 10 minutes
Check prices →SAOS Ferries3 hours 10 minutes
Check prices →Ferry connections Kos - Tilos
Operators compared
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days | Vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | 1:35 | 1 | 100 | Dodekanisos Express, Dodekanisos Pride |
| Blue Star Ferries | 2:10–2:35 | 1 | 22 | Blue Star Patmos |
| SAOS Ferries | 3:10 | 1 | 8 | Saonisos, Stavros |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €7
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports of call
Departure port
Kos
Port of call
Nisyros
Destination port
Tilos
Ports and terminals
Kos
Island port
- Terminals
- Hafen von Kos-Stadt (Passagierterminal, zwei Kais), verwaltet vom Dimotiko Limeniko Tameio Ko
- Location
- Ampavris, Kos, Regionalbezirk Kos, Region Südliche Ägäis
- Waters
- Ägäis
Tilos
Island port
- Terminals
- Hafen Livadia
- Location
- Livadia, Regionalbezirk Rhodos, Region Südliche Ägäis
- Waters
- Ägäis
Nisyros
Island port
- Terminals
- Mandraki
- Location
- Pali, Regionalbezirk Kos, Region Südliche Ägäis
- Waters
- Ägäis
Frequently asked questions about the Kos - Tilos ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Kos to Tilos take?+
The crossing from Kos to Tilos takes 1 hour 35 minutes on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 1 hour 35 minutes and 2 hours 31 minutes. The difference comes down to the ship: DODEKANISOS EXPRESS takes 1 hour 35 minutes and Blue Star Patmos takes 2 hours 30 minutes.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Kos to Tilos run?+
The ferry from Kos to Tilos runs on 2 days a week. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry companies sail from Kos to Tilos?+
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries serve the Kos - Tilos route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.
Season
Does the Kos - Tilos ferry run all year round?+
Yes, departures are scheduled for all twelve months. How frequent they are differs between high and low season.
Route
Does the ferry from Kos to Tilos sail direct?+
No, Kos - Tilos is part of a service with 3 ports of call. The intermediate stops are listed on this page; the crossing time shown applies to the full journey to Tilos.