Travel information for Ferries.
Ships and Ferries to Kos - Dodecanese Islands.

Kos and the Dodecanese in general are connected
to the port of Piraeus. From Kos you can also visit
the nearby Dodecanese islands, the Cycladic islands
and Crete through other ports.

Your trip to Kos can be with a conventional ferry
boat or Highspeed depending on the day, the time
and the ferry company you wish to travel with.

If you select to visit Kos with the conventional ferry
your trip will take about 7-10 hours while with a
Highspeed ferry 5.50-8.50 hours depending on
how many ports the ferry will call at on the way.

Ferries from Piraeus to Kos run all year round on
a daily basis. In summer of course there are more departures to choose from.

1. Piraeus - Naxos - Patmos - Leros - Kos
2. Piraeus - Patmos - Leros - Kalymnos - Kos
Rhodes
3. Piraeus - Syros - Patmos - Leros - Kalymnos
Kos - Rhodes
4. Piraeus - Syros - Mykonos - Patmos - Leros
Kalymnos - Kos - Rhodes
5. Piraeus - Syros - Mykonos - Patmos - Leros
Kos - Kalymnos - Rhodes
6. Kos - Kalymnos - Leros - Lipsi - Patmos - Arki
Agathonissi - Pythagorion (Samos)
7. Rhodes - Symi - Kos - Kalymnos - Leros
Patmos

Attention !
The above mentioned information is subject to alteration. To be sure about correct schedules, departure and arrival times of conventional and highspeed ferries check the ONLINE Booking System.

Kos Ferries Dodecanese Islands

Ships and Ferries to the island of Kos in the Dodecanese
Travel Information for ferries to Kos. Island of Kos Dodecanese.

ON LINE Booking System for seats and tickets in real time.

Starting your reservation through the online booking system you can select to have your tickets
sent to you or to collect them from the port office on the day of departure about 2 hours
before departure simply by giving your reservation code and showing your ID card.

We wish you a pleasant trip!

Travel Guide Kos Island Dodecanese Greece

Overview of Kos Island

Map of Kos Island

History of Kos Island

Archaeology in Kos Island

Mythology of Kos Island

Architecture of Kos Island

Areas of Kos Island

Museums in Kos Island

Beaches of Kos Island

Churches & Monasteries

Hotels in Kos Island

Useful Phone Numbers

Photo Gallery of Kos

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Kos Island - Dodecanese

KOS > OVERVIEW

Kos, the island of Hippocrates, the father of medicine, is the third largest of the Dodecanese island group and second in population with 30,100 residents. It is located north west of Rhodes.

The main characteristic of the island is its rich vegetation. The mountain tops with verdant slopes scattered with traditional settlements of white painted houses surrounded by flowers.

In the north east is Kos, the capital town and its harbour. Interesting sights here include the ruins of the ancient city with Hellenic and Roman buildings near in the harbour, the Archaeological Museum in Plateia Eleftherias, the Knights Castle in the harbour, the platano of Hippocrates and the Asklipeio that is 4 km from the town.

Kos’ beaches are large and sandy. Kardamaina with its beautiful landscape and aquamarine waters, Tigkaki, Marmari, Kefalos and Paradise are just a few of the many beaches on the island.

The island has well-developed tourist structure including a major conference centre, hotels, rooms of all categories and a lively nightly life.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

From today, August 13, 2020 a new decree by the Italian Minister of Health has come into force providing the following alternative measures which apply to people entering Italy after staying in, or transiting from Croatia, Malta, Greece or Spain in the last 14 days:

a. Obligation to present a certificate showing a negative result of a swab, done within the 72 hours prior to entry in Italy.

or

b. Obligation to undergo a molecular or antigen test carried out through a swab upon arrival at the Italian airport, port or border place, where possible; or carried out, within 48 hours from entering the Italian territory, at the competent Italian National Public Health clinic. In this latter case, while waiting for the examination test, people are due to wait in fiduciary isolation at their place of residence or dwelling.

All people, regardless of symptoms, entering Italy from the above mentioned countries are due to immediately inform the Prevention Department of the competent Italian National Health office about their arrival. In the event of outbreaks of symptoms of Covid 19, the obligation of immediate information to Italian Health Authority (through the relevant phone number) as well as of self-isolation remain into force.

Moreover, it is also recommended to verify the possible existence of regional decrees that could introduce additional specifications and requirements for entry into the regional territory. For direct access to the websites of the Regions, here.

To download the necessary Declaration Form for entry in Italy from abroad, please click here.