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How to get from Rhodes to Kos by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Rhodes to Kos ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Rhodes to Kos is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Rhodes to Kos can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Rhodes to Kos ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways. This way you can find the best deal on a Rhodes Kos ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Rhodes to Kos simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Rhodes to Kos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Rhodes
Greece
Dodecanese
Port of Arrival
Kos
Greece
Dodecanese
Distance
61 mi
Ferry Companies
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways
Frequency of crossings
3 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
2 hours 10 min
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Ferry Rhodes Kos: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Rhodes to Kos, you'll find tickets range from £16 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £169 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Rhodes to Kos route is £67. The average ferry crossing time from Rhodes to Kos is 3 hours 4 min. The slowest ferries will take 5 hours 14 min to reach Kos, while the fastest boats will arrive in Kos in 2 hours 5 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Rhodes at 04:00. The last boat to Kos leaves the port of Rhodes at 18:15.

Average price of a Rhodes to Kos ferry crossing
£67
Price range of ferries Rhodes Kos (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£16 - £169
Average crossing time Rhodes Kos
3 hours 4 min
Departure time of first ferry to Kos
04:00
Time last ferry leaves for Kos
18:15
Arrival time of first ferry to Kos
08:45
Arrival time of last ferry to Kos
22:10

Why travel by ferry from Rhodes to Kos?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Rhodes to Kos ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Kos. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Rhodes to Kos is an ideal way to travel.

Transporting your bike is not a problem
On the train, bus or plane, it is often very complicated and sometimes impossible to travel with this cumbersome companion: your bike. However, on a ferry, you don't have this problem: your bike is loaded directly into the ship's huge garage. You travel from Rhodes to Kos with complete peace of mind, without fear of damage to your bike. You will get on your bike in Kos to get off the boat.
It's much less boring than on a plane
If you compare the speed, the plane is certainly the fastest way to get from Rhodes to Kos. But you are stuck in your seat, strapped in by your seatbelt, and there is almost no opportunity to travel. During the Rhodes Kos ferry journey with Dodekanisos Seaways or Blue Star Ferries, there are countless opportunities to enjoy restaurants and bars, or to stroll and sunbathe on a promenade deck... A flight will never provide you with so many services during the trip.
You get much more rest than in the car
Long car journeys are tiring and require constant vigilance when driving. The Rhodes Kos ferry journey is the opposite! Ferries operated by Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways are designed with areas dedicated to relaxation or entertainment: lounges or cabins, outdoor solarium, bars and restaurants... You're sure to start your holiday in Kos already rested.

Which companies operate between Rhodes and Kos?

If you want to travel between Rhodes and Kos by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Blue Star Ferries Rhodes Kos
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Rhodes-Kos route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Rhodes-Kos fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Rhodes and Kos. Blue Star Ferries operates 10 crossings a week to Kos from Rhodes and the journey time is 2 hours 40 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
2 hours 40 min
10 crossings a week
Dodekanisos Seaways Rhodes Kos
Dodekanisos Seaways
Dodekanisos Seaways was founded in 1991 and is based in Rhodes, Greece. The company serves the Aegean islands and ports in the Ionian Sea. On Vivanoda, you can compare Rhodes-Kos fares and book a Dodekanisos Seaways ticket between Rhodes and Kos. Dodekanisos Seaways operates 9 crossings a week to Kos from Rhodes and the journey time is 2 hours 10 min. More information about Dodekanisos Seaways
2 hours 10 min
9 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Rhodes? Where do the boats arrive in Kos?

Port of departure in Rhodes

Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways ferries depart for Kos from the following ports in Rhodes:

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Port of arrival in Kos

Dodekanisos Seaways or Blue Star Ferries ships arrive in Kos from the following ports:

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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Rhodes to Kos, it will take you at least 2 hours 10 min to cover the 61 mi between Rhodes and Kos.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Rhodes and Kos in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways). There are currently 3 crossings a day between Rhodes and Kos.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Rhodes and Kos: Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways.

During your crossing between Rhodes and Kos, you will travel 61 mi.

To go by boat from Rhodes to Kos, you can find prices ranging from £16 for the lowest, to £169 for the highest. The average price we observed was £67.

The first ferry leaves Rhodes at 04:00 for Kos.

The last ferry to Kos usually departs from Rhodes at 18:15.

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