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Ferry from Kos to Leros

The harbourfront of Kos with palm trees and fishing boats

Route map

  • Dodekanisos Seaways
  • Blue Star Ferries
  • Anem Ferries

Ferry connections Kos - Leros

Operators compared

Operator Duration (hrs:min) Sailings per operating day Operating days Vessels
Dodekanisos Seaways 1:25 1 265 Dodekanisos Express, Dodekanisos Pride
Blue Star Ferries 1:45–2:35 1 57 Blue Star 2, Blue Star 1, Blue Star Patmos, Lefka Ori, Superfast XI
Anem Ferries 1:45 1 11 Olympios Ermis

Fares by vehicle

Foot passenger
€7
Car
€49
Motorcycle
€17

Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.

Season and frequency

Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
2

Sailings per operating day

Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season

Ports of call

  1. Departure port

    Kos

  2. Port of call

    Kalymnos

  3. Destination port

    Leros

Ports and terminals

Kos

Island port

Location
Ampavris, Kos, Regionalbezirk Kos, Region Südliche Ägäis

Leros

Island port

The ferry port lies 37 km from the town it is named after.

Location
Temenia, Regionalbezirk Kalymnos, Region Südliche Ägäis

Kalymnos

Island port

Location
Vothyni, Regionalbezirk Kalymnos, Region Südliche Ägäis

Frequently asked questions about the Kos - Leros ferry

Crossing time

How long does the ferry from Kos to Leros take? +
The crossing from Kos to Leros takes 1 hour 25 minutes on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 1 hour 20 minutes and 1 hour 45 minutes.

Timetable

How often does the ferry from Kos to Leros run? +
The ferry from Kos to Leros runs on 6 days a week, with up to 2 departures a day. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.

Operator

Which ferry companies sail from Kos to Leros? +
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and Anem Ferries serve the Kos - Leros route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.

Vehicles

Can I take a vehicle on the Kos - Leros ferry? +
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars, motorcycles and vans. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.

Season

Does the Kos - Leros 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 Leros sail direct? +
No, Kos - Leros 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 Leros.