Kos to Athens ferry with Blue Star Ferries

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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Kos to Athens

Showing times and prices for Dec 04

Cheapest price

€79

Average price

€79

Fastest journey

11 h 50 m

Average duration

11 h 50 m

Ferries per day

1

Distance

337 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Kos to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Kos to Athens will cost around €79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €79.

Fast ferries

Of the 1 ferries that leave Kos for Athens on Thu, Dec 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Dec 04 the direct ferries cover the 337 km distance in an average of 11 h 50 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 11 h 50 m .

On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest ferries will take 11 h 50 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.

Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR 2
08:30PM11h50
Port of Kos
08:20AMPort of Piraeus
791One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare ferry and flight for Kos to Athens

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Kos to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €47, and a flight costs an average of €65.

Distance: 181 nautical miles (337 km)

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€76

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Cheapest

€115

Average price

13h 24m

Average total duration

12h 24m

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4h 2m

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1h 2m

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Kos to Athens Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
10:20PM
Arrival Time
10:40AM
Duration
12h20
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
09:35PM
Arrival Time
10:20AM
Duration
12h45
Sailing Days
Wed
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
12:20AM
Arrival Time
12:00PM
Duration
11h40
Sailing Days
Sat
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
08:30PM
Arrival Time
08:20AM
Duration
11h50
Sailing Days
Thu, Sun

Live departures

Kos to Athens ferry times

The table below shows live departures for Kos to Athens ferries for today, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

Last updated at 12:40 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
blue_star_ferriesBLUE STAR PATMOS7:35 PM Port of Kos
12h45
8:20 AM Port of Piraeus0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Kos to Athens

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Ferries from Kos to Athens run on average 1 times per day, taking around 12h 24m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €47 if you book in advance.

There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 181 nautical miles (337 km) distance in 9h 10m. There are 8 sailings per week. Ferries from Kos to Athens are available to foot passengers.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Blue Star Ferries
Distance
181 nautical miles (337 km)
Average sailing duration
12h 24m
Cheapest ticket price
€47
Ferries per day
1
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
8
Fastest ferry
9h 10m
First ferry
00:20
Last ferry
23:55
Cabins
Available
Vehicles
Available
Foot passengers
Available
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Kos to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Kos to Athens with Blue Star Ferries for as low as €47. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Blue Star Ferries

About
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek ferry company that operates a fleet of ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and vehicles across the Aegean Sea and the Adriatic Sea. The company was founded in 1965 and is based in Piraeus, Greece. Blue Star Ferries operates ferry services between the Greek mainland and the Cyclades, Dodecanese, and Northern Aegean islands, as well as between the Greek mainland and Italy.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9h 10m
Cheapest Price
€63
Blue Star Ferries frequency
1 a day
Additional luggage
Additional luggage allowed for a fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations possible up to 24 hours before departure with varying refund rates
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurants, cafes, and bars available serving meals and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible areas and facilities available on most vessels. Assistance available upon request.
Pets
Small pets allowed in designated areas. Must be in carriers or leashed. Not allowed in restaurants.
Cabin reservation
Economy cabins to luxury suites available. Must be booked in advance
Car on board

FAQs: Ferry from Kos to Athens

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kos to Athens 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 Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Kos to Athens can start from as little as €62 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Kos to Athens is €71; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Kos to Athens ferry travel time is 9 h 10 min   for the 337 km long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Kos to Athens leaves at 00: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last ferry from Kos to Athens leaves at 23: 55.
Yes, there is 1 direct ferry a day from Kos to Athens with Blue Star Ferries. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct ferries.
Take the Kos to Athens ferry with Blue Star Ferries. However, it's always good to check out all possible ferry operators for the route to Athens from Kos as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

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 Piraeus, located 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a ferry from Kos to Athens is August.
You have options as you can travel between Kos and Athens 2 different ways: ferry or flight.

popular ferry ports

Popular ports from Kos to Athens

Kos
Athens
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
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TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
  • Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
carConnection
Car connection
Leoforos Posidonos, Exit to Akti Miaouli
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
  • To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
  • Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transit options for Port of Piraeus
  • Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station

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