Ferry from Kos to Astypalea
1h 50m to 3h 40m · from €13.00 · 2 operators
Kos to Astypalea at a glance
Ferries from Kos to Astypalea are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 10:10 and the latest is 22:20. The crossing takes between 1h 50m and 3h 40m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Published fares start from €13.00 on a conventional ferry and from €34.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Monday and Thursday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 26 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €13.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €34.00 | Book now |
Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 26 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kos to Astypalea Route Map
Kos to Astypalea heads west, away from the main Dodecanese chain and towards the Cyclades. Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways work the route with the Blue Star Patmos and the Dodekanisos Pride, and the crossing takes from just under two hours direct up to around three and a half hours when there are calls in between. Fares start around thirteen euros.
Astypalea is butterfly-shaped and feels more Cycladic than Dodecanesian, whitewashed and low-key, and it is popular with Greek travellers looking for somewhere unhurried. The port is Skala, also called Pera Gialos, sitting directly below the Chora with its Venetian kastro on the ridge above. Beaches are quiet and the island has an airport for domestic flights if the ferry timings do not work.
Sailings run only a few times a fortnight, so this needs checking against your dates rather than assumed. Current departures, durations and fares are shown below. Astypalea also connects west towards Naxos and Piraeus, which makes it a useful stepping stone between the two island groups.
Kos to Astypalea Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €13.00 on a conventional ferry and from €34.00 on a high-speed vessel. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €13.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel | €34.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Weekly Kos to Astypalea Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 10:10 | 12:00 | 1h 50m | €34.00 | now to 2026-09-24 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 12:15 | 14:05 | 1h 50m | €34.00 | now to 2026-09-21 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 22:20 | 02:00 | 3h 40m | €13.00 | now to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Kos?
Yes. The ferry port sits right in Kos Town, about 2km from the centre, a 20-25 minute walk or five-minute drive, with rental desks nearby. Buses run regularly between the main towns but thin out fast once you leave them, so a car is worth it if you want to reach the Asclepion, Mount Dikeos villages or the quieter beaches. Compare prices at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kos to Astypalea between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 12:15 | 14:05 | 1h 50m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 22:20 | 02:00 | 3h 40m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 10:10 | 12:00 | 1h 50m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 12:15 | 14:05 | 1h 50m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 22:20 | 02:00 | 3h 40m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 10:10 | 12:00 | 1h 50m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kos to Astypalea?
Ferries from Kos to Astypalea are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday and Thursday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 26 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Kos to Astypalea today?
Yes, there are 2 sailings from Kos to Astypalea today. Departure times: 12:15 and 22:20.
How many ferries run from Kos to Astypalea this week?
3 sailings from Kos to Astypalea are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 2 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Mondays.
What time is the first ferry from Kos to Astypalea?
Scheduled departures from Kos to Astypalea leave at 10:10, 12:15 and 22:20.
How long is the ferry from Kos to Astypalea?
The fastest crossing from Kos to Astypalea takes 1h 50m and the slowest 3h 40m. On this route conventional ferries take 3h 40m and high-speed vessels take 1h 50m.
How much does the Kos to Astypalea ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kos to Astypalea ferry start from €13.00 on a conventional ferry and from €34.00 on a high-speed vessel. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Kos to Astypalea route?
The Kos to Astypalea route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Kos to Astypalea ferry
- The harbour sits right beside the medieval Castle of the Knights, with ticket agencies lining the waterfront. For domestic sailings on Dodekanisos Seaways and Blue Star ferries, arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes before departure to buy tickets and locate your berth.
- If you are travelling on to Kalymnos, check which port is printed on your ticket – many sailings, including the frequent local car ferries, depart from Mastichari on Kos's north-west coast, not from Kos Town harbour.
- Left-luggage lockers at Kos Town port are limited, so don't rely on finding one at short notice; pack light enough to carry your bags the short walk from the harbour into the old town yourself.
- Two-berth cabins with a porthole cost more but are worth the premium for overnight crossings – a few hours of genuine sleep transforms how you arrive.
- Once you arrive in Astypalea, the main town's labyrinth of whitewashed houses, traditional windmills, and blue-domed churches beneath a hilltop Venetian castle make for one of the most photogenic settings in the Aegean. The island also offers miles of unspoiled beaches, with Vatses, Kaminakia, and Livadi among the finest.
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