The cheapest and fastest ferries from Kos to Astipalea
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€24
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Kos to Astipalea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kos to Astipalea will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Kos for Astipalea on Wed, Nov 12, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 12 the direct ferries cover the 92 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Wed, Nov 12 the slowest ferries will take 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Live departures
Kos to Astipalea ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Kos to Astipalea ferries for today, Monday, November 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:00 AM Kos | 1h50 | 10:50 AM Astipalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 PM Kos | 3h40 | 11:00 PM Astipalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Kos to Astipalea
Ferries from Kos to Astipalea run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 02:20, the last at 22:30. The fastest ferry covers the 49 nautical miles (92 km) distance in 1h 50m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Kos to Astipalea are available to foot passengers.



Distance 49 nautical miles (92 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 1h 50m |
First ferry 02:20 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, A.N.E. Kalymnoy from Kos to AstipaleaYou can travel by ferry between Kos to Astipalea with Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, A.N.E. Kalymnoy for as low as €13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Dodekanisos Seaways
Blue Star Ferries
A.N.E. Kalymnoy
FAQs: Ferry from Kos to Astipalea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kos to Astipalea by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Astipalea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Kos, which is located around 0.6 miles (925 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Astypalea, located 0.4 miles (563 m) away from the city centre.
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