Ferry from Kos to Tilos (Livadia)
1h 35m to 2h 30m · from €8.00 · 2 operators
Kos to Tilos at a glance
Ferries from Kos to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled 8 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 00:20 and the latest is 14:40. The crossing takes between 1h 35m and 2h 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Published fares start from €9.20 on a conventional ferry and from €22.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 26 August 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €9.20 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €22.00 | 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 August 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kos to Tilos Route Map
Kos to Tilos runs south through the Dodecanese, taking around an hour and a half on the Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans and up to a little over three hours on the conventional ferries. Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries all serve the route, with vessels including the Blue Star Patmos, the Dodekanisos Express and Pride, and the Saonisos. Fares start around eight euros.
Ferries dock at Livadia, the main village of Tilos, on a bay with the harbour at one end. Tilos is one of the least developed islands in the Dodecanese and has built a reputation as a walking and birdwatching island, with marked trails across the interior and the Charkadio cave where fossilised dwarf elephants were found. The older settlement of Megalo Chorio sits inland, but Livadia is where the boats come in and where most of the beds are.
Around a dozen sailings a fortnight means most days have something in season, though not always at a convenient hour for a day trip. Current departures and fares are listed in the table below. Tilos sits on the chain between Nisyros and Rhodes, so it slots easily into a wider island-hopping run.
Kos to Tilos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €9.20 on a conventional ferry and from €22.00 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 | €9.20 | SAOS Ferries | Stavros |
| High-speed vessel | €22.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Weekly Kos to Tilos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 00:20 | 02:50 | 2h 30m | €11.00 | 2026-09-07 to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 02:25 | 04:35 | 2h 10m | €11.00 | 2026-09-18 to 2026-09-25 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 03:00 | 05:35 | 2h 35m | €11.00 | 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 12:10 | 13:45 | 1h 35m | €22.00 | 2026-11-10 to 2027-03-30 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 12:15 | 13:50 | 1h 35m | €22.00 | 2026-10-13 to 2027-05-04 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 12:15 | 13:50 | 1h 35m | €22.00 | 2026-10-15 to 2027-05-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 12:15 | 13:50 | 1h 35m | €22.00 | 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-05 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 12:15 | 13:50 | 1h 35m | €22.00 | 2027-04-06 to 2027-04-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 13:35 | 15:10 | 1h 35m | €22.00 | 2027-05-12 to 2027-08-25 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 14:40 | 16:15 | 1h 35m | €22.00 | 2026-09-03 to 2027-07-01 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 14:40 | 16:15 | 1h 35m | €22.00 | 2026-10-27 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 15:00 | 16:35 | 1h 35m | €22.00 | 2027-07-08 to 2027-08-26 | Book the Dodekanisos Express 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 Tilos between 13 September 2026 and 26 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-09-14 | 00:20 | 02:50 | 2h 30m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-16 | 13:35 | 15:10 | 1h 35m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-09-17 | 14:40 | 16:15 | 1h 35m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-18 | 02:25 | 04:35 | 2h 10m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-09-21 | 00:20 | 02:50 | 2h 30m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-23 | 13:35 | 15:10 | 1h 35m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-09-24 | 14:40 | 16:15 | 1h 35m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-25 | 02:25 | 04:35 | 2h 10m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kos to Tilos?
Ferries from Kos to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled 8 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Kos to Tilos today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Kos to Tilos (Livadia) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 14 September 2026, at 00:20. Departures fall on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
How many ferries run from Kos to Tilos this week?
4 sailings from Kos to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kos to Tilos?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Kos to Tilos (Livadia) usually leaves at 13:35. Across the published schedule departure times range from 00:20 to 14:40.
How long is the ferry from Kos to Tilos?
The fastest crossing from Kos to Tilos (Livadia) takes 1h 35m and the slowest 2h 30m. On this route conventional ferries take 2h 10m to 2h 30m and high-speed vessels take 1h 35m.
How much does the Kos to Tilos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kos to Tilos (Livadia) ferry start from €9.20 on a conventional ferry and from €22.00 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 Tilos route?
The Kos to Tilos (Livadia) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Kos to Tilos 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.
- Third-party booking agents are useful for comparing multiple operators on the same route, but check their cancellation and change policies before paying.
- Booking directly with the ferry operator's own website often gives you the same price as third-party sites and makes changes or cancellations simpler.
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