The Kos to Rhodes ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article.

Rhodes is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Greece but it’s also one of the most crowded during the tourist season. That’s why many travelers choose to take day short trips to the islands located near-by.

And Kos is a great choice is you plan to escape the hustle and bustle of Rhodes. It’s very close to the Turkey (so if your feet itch to travel further, you can visit the near-by country as well) and a lovely island to explore. You can buy some figs or olives as souvenirs.

Planning to travel from Rhodes to Kos (or the other way around)? Here’s what you need to know about the ferries that connect the two islands.

Rhodes or Rodos?

In many cases the English name of the islands doesn’t match the Greek name, let alone the port name. This is the case of Rhodes as well so when you look for connections to this lovely island, you should search for “Rodos” (alternative spelling: Rhodos) or port code ROD.

How long does it take to get from Rhodes to Kos?

The journey between Rhodes and Kos takes between 2 h 5 min and 5 h 14 min, depending on the type of ferry you are taking and the company.

Is there a high speed ferry between Rhodes and Kos?

Yes, there are several ferries which only take about 2h to get to Kos (and they don’t carry cars).

How much does it cost to get from Rhodes to Kos by ferry?

The ticket depends on the company and type of seat.

On the ferries operated by Blue Star Ferries runs the price starts at €17.50 per person, way one.

On the ferries operated by Dodekanissos, the price starts at €22 per person, one way on the slow ferry and €39 per person, one way on the fast ferry.

How many ferries per day depart from Rhodes to Kos during the low season?

During the low season 2023 (Sep-Oct), the following ferries connect Rhodes to Kos

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday	4:00 AM	till Sept-25
Monday	8:00 AM	till Sept-25, from Oct-2 to Oct-30
Tuesday	8:00 AM	ttill Oct-10, from Oct-17 to Oct-31
Wednesday	8:00 AM	till Oct-25
Thursday, Friday	8:00 AM	till Sept-29
Thursday	8:00 AM	from Oct-5 to Oct-26
Friday	8:00 AM	from Oct-6 to Oct-27
Saturday	8:00 AM	till Oct-28
Sunday	8:00 AM	till Oct-29
Saturday	9:00 AM	till Sept-2
Thursday	10:00 AM	on Oct-19
Thursday	10:30 AM	till Oct-26
Thursday	12:40 PM	till Oct-12
Wednesday, Friday	4:00 PM	till Sept-8, from Sept-13 to Oct-27
Monday	4:00 PM	from Jun-26 to Sept-4, till Sept-11, from Sept-11 to Oct-30
Friday	4:00 PM	on Sept-1, from Sept-8 to Sept-15, from Sept-22 to Sept-29
Tuesday	5:00 PM	till Aug-29, from Sept-5 to Oct-31
Thursday	5:00 PM	till Oct-26
Sunday	5:00 PM	till Sept-3, from Sept-10 to Oct-29
Wednesday	6:15 PM	from Jun-28 to Oct-25

How many ferries per day depart from Rhodes to Kos during the high season?

During the high season 2023 (July – August), expect the following connections between Rhodes and Kos:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday	4:00 AM	till Sept-25
Monday	8:00 AM	till Sept-25
Tuesday	8:00 AM	till Oct-10
Wednesday	8:00 AM	till Oct-25
Thursday, Friday	8:00 AM	till Sept-29
Saturday	8:00 AM	till Oct-28
Sunday	8:00 AM	till Oct-29
Saturday	9:00 AM	till Sept-2
Thursday	10:30 AM	till Oct-26
Thursday	12:40 PM	till Oct-12
Monday	4:00 PM	from Jun-26 to Sept-4, till Sept-9
Wednesday, Friday	4:00 PM	till Sept-8
Friday	4:00 PM	from Jun-30 to Sept-1
Tuesday	5:00 PM	till Aug-29
Thursday	5:00 PM	till Oct-26
Sunday	5:00 PM	till Sept-3
Wednesday	6:15 PM	from Jun-28 to Oct-25

Are there any overnight journeys between Rhodes and Kos ?

No.

How about the ferries from Kos to Rhodes ?

There are the following connections between Kos and Rhodes during the 2023 high season:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday	12:50 AM	from Jun-26 to Sept-4
Saturday	1:20 AM	till Sept-30
Friday	2:25 AM	from Jun-30 to Sept-1
Wednesday	3:10 AM	from Jun-28 to Oct-25
Saturday	4:05 AM	till Sept-2
Tuesday	6:10 AM	till Aug-29
Thursday	6:30 AM	till Oct-26
Wednesday, Friday	8:45 AM	till Sept-8
Tuesday	9:00 AM	till Sept-26
Friday	9:00 AM	till Oct-27
Monday	10:10 AM	till Spet-11
Sunday	11:55 AM	till Spet-3
Monday	12:00 PM	till Oct-16
Wednesday	3:30 PM	till Sept-27
Monday	3:45 PM	till Sept-25
Wednesday	3:45 PM	till Oct-25
Saturday	3:45 PM	till Oct-28
Sunday	3:45 PM	till Oct-29
Tuesday	4:10 PM	till Oct-10
Thursday, Friday	4:15 PM	till Sept-29

During the 2023 low season, the following ferries connect Kos to Rhodes:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday	12:50 AM	from Jun-26 to Sept-4
Saturday	1:20 AM	till Sept-30
Friday	2:25 AM	on Sept-1, from Sept-8 to Sept-15, from Sept-22 to Sept-29
Friday	3:00 AM	from Oct-6 to Oct-27
Wednesday	3:10 AM	from Jun-28 to Oct-25
Saturday	4:05 AM	till Sept-2
Sunday	5:20 AM	from Sept-10 to Oct-29
Tuesday	6:10 AM	from Sept-5 to Oct-31
Thursday	6:30 AM	till Oct-26
Saturday	6:30 AM	from Sept-9 to Oct-28
Monday	8:35 AM	from Sept-18 to Oct-30
Wednesday, Friday	8:35 AM	from Spet-13 to Oct-27
Tuesday	9:00 AM	till Sept-26
Friday	9:00 AM	till Oct-27
Monday	10:10 AM	till Sept-11
Monday	11:00 AM	on Oct-23
Wednesday	11:45 AM	from Oct-4 to Oct-18
Sunday	11:55 AM	till Sept-3
Monday	12:00 PM	till Oct-16
Tuesday	1:00 PM	from Oct-17 to Oct-31
Wednesday	1:00 PM	on Oct-25
Wednesday	3:30 PM	till Sept-27
Monday	3:45 PM	till Sept-25
Wednesday	3:45 PM	till Oct-25
Saturday	3:45 PM	till Oct-28
Sunday	3:45 PM	till Oct-29
Thursday	4:00 PM	from Oct-5 to Oct-26
Friday	4:00 PM	from Oct-6 to Oct-27
Tuesday	4:10 PM	till Oct-10
Thursday, Friday	4:15 PM	till Sept-29

Where can I buy tickets from?

You can buy ferry tickets online but the choices are limited. Some of the connections don’t show up on websites. You can also buy tickets from travel agents. However, probably the best choice is to buy from the port as there are no limitations and you can choose the ferry which suits you best. If you want to take a high speed ferry it’s worth it to book couple of days in advance, especially during the weekends in July and August.

Does everyone charge the same prices?

The prices are the same, no matter if you purchase them online, from travel agent or directly in the port.

Important note:

The schedules might change from week to week as the companies submit their schedule every Friday to the Ministry of Mercantile Marine. So make sure to double check the connections prior to departure.

Read more about:

>> Ferries in Greece
>> Ferries from Athens: How to deal with the Port of Piraeus
>> Ferries from Athens to Aegina
>> Ferries from Athens to Crete
>> Ferries from Athens to Karpathos
>> Ferries from Athens to Hydra
>> Ferries from Athens to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Rafina to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Athens to Patmos
>> Ferries from Athens to Santorini
>> Ferries from Santorini to Crete
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Syros
>> Ferries from Santorini to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Naxos
>> Ferries from Alonissos to Skopelos
>> Ferries from Corfu to Patras
>> Ferries to and from Santorini
>> Ferries from Athens to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Crete
>> Ferries from Santorini to Karpathos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Lesvos
>> Ferries to and from Mykonos
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Paros (and return)
>> Ferries from Crete to Gavdos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Santorini to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Ios
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Tinos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Athens to Naxos
>> Ferries from Athens to Thessaloniki
>> Ferries from Santorini to Syros
>> Ferries from Kavala to Thassos
>> Ferries from Alonissos to Skiathos
>> Ferries from Athens to Lesvos (Lesbos)
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Kos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Chios

Note: The article was first published in 2009; latest schedule and price update was made as of March 2013.