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How to get from Santorini to Kos by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Santorini to Kos can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Santorini 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 ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos or Dodekanisos Seaways. This way you can find the best deal on a Santorini 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 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 Santorini to Kos simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Santorini to Kos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Santorini
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Kos
Greece
Dodecanese
Distance
107 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Dodekanisos Seaways
Frequency of crossings
2 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
4 hours 30 min
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Which companies operate between Santorini and Kos?

If you want to travel between Santorini and Kos by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Blue Star Ferries 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 Santorini Kos
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Santorini-Kos route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Santorini-Kos fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Santorini and Kos. Blue Star Ferries operates 2 crossings a week to Kos from Santorini and the journey time is 4 hours 30 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
4 hours 30 min
2 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Santorini

Blue Star Ferries ferries depart for Kos from the following ports in Santorini:

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Port of arrival in Kos

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 Santorini to Kos, it will take you at least 4 hours 30 min to cover the 107 mi between Santorini and Kos.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Santorini and Kos in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries). There are currently 2 crossings a week between Santorini and Kos.

There are 1 ferry companies operating between Santorini and Kos: Blue Star Ferries.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Dodekanisos Seaways.

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