Ferries from Rhodes to Kos (and return)[Updated 2026]

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.

Getting from Athens to Kos (and return)

Kos is the second popular island after Rhodes in the Dodecanese group, close to the Turkish coast. It is very well organized in terms of travel facilities. It is the birthplace of Hipocrates, the father of medicine. The ruins of the asclepeion, an ancient sanctuary where Hipocrates trained can still be visited. Neratzia Castle, the…

Kos

Part of the Dodecanese group , Kos is the second popular island after Rhodes. It is also the third largest in the group. Kos is the birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of medicine. You can still see here the ruins of the ancient city and the castle. The view for the highest point in the…