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Ferry from Rhodes to Kos

The waterfront promenade of Kos with palm trees and fishing boats in the harbour

Route map

  • Dodekanisos Seaways
  • Blue Star Ferries
  • SAOS Ferries

Ferry connections Rhodes - Kos

Operators compared

Operator Duration (hrs:min) Sailings per operating day Operating days Vessels
Dodekanisos Seaways 2:10–4:05 1 305 Dodekanisos Express, Dodekanisos Pride
Blue Star Ferries 3:00–5:50 1 95 Blue Star Patmos, Blue Star 2, Blue Star 1, Nissos Rodos, Lefka Ori, Ariadne, Superfast XI
SAOS Ferries 7:10–7:20 1 8 Saonisos, Stavros

Fares by vehicle

Foot passenger
€12
Car
€37
Motorcycle
€25

Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.

Season and frequency

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

Sailings per operating day

Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season

Timetable

Date

Timetable

Ports and terminals

Rhodes

Island port

Location
Municipal Commune of Rhodes, Municipal Unit of Rhodes, Regionalbezirk Rhodos, Region Südliche Ägäis

Kos

Island port

Location
Ampavris, Kos, Regionalbezirk Kos, Region Südliche Ägäis

Frequently asked questions about the Rhodes - Kos ferry

Crossing time

How long does the ferry from Rhodes to Kos take? +
The crossing from Rhodes to Kos takes 2 hours 20 minutes on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 2 hours 10 minutes and 4 hours 5 minutes.

Timetable

How often does the ferry from Rhodes to Kos run? +
The ferry from Rhodes to Kos 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 Rhodes to Kos? +
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries serve the Rhodes - Kos route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.

Vehicles

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

Season

Does the Rhodes - Kos ferry run all year round? +
Yes, departures are scheduled for all twelve months. How frequent they are differs between high and low season.