Ferry from Kos to Tilos (Livadia)
2h 30m to 3h 10m · from €8.50 · 2 operators
Kos to Tilos at a glance
Ferries from Kos to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 00:20 and the latest is 07:20. The crossing takes between 2h 30m and 3h 10m, depending on the vessel. In the next fortnight the route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €8.50 on a conventional ferry and from €18.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. The sailing days are not the same from one week to the next during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 September 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €8.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 1 December 2026 | €18.00 | Book now |
| Seat (ECO) | €8.50 | Book now |
| Cabin (AB22) | €32.50 | 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 30 September 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kos to Tilos through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in September (about one a day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
Tap a month to see how it ran
Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 19 | 15 of 30 | every other day |
| December 2025 | 23 | 19 of 31 | most days |
| January 2026 | 23 | 16 of 31 | most days |
| February 2026 | 23 | 18 of 28 | about one a day |
| March 2026 | 27 | 22 of 31 | about one a day |
| April 2026 | 26 | 21 of 30 | about one a day |
| May 2026 | 25 | 19 of 31 | about one a day |
| June 2026 | 26 | 22 of 30 | about one a day |
| July 2026 | 28 | 23 of 31 | about one a day |
| August 2026 | 25 | 21 of 31 | about one a day |
| September 2026 | 30 | 24 of 30 | about one a day |
| October 2026 | 26 | 24 of 31 | about one a day |
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Paros)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisosd)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisosd)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos, Stavros)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos, Stavros)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos)
These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
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 €8.50.
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.
Weekly Kos to Tilos Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 14 November 2026 to 11 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Kos.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 00:20 (night of Sunday to Monday) | |
| 03:00 (night of Thursday to Friday) |
Dodekanisos Seaways
Book Dodekanisos Seaways tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 12:10 |
First sailing in this period: Tue 1 December.
SAOS Ferries
Book SAOS Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 07:20 |
Timetable published to 17 November 2026.
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Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 14 November 2026 to 30 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 7 of the 17 days from 14 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 00:20, latest 07:20. Fastest crossing 2h 30m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 18 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 00:20, latest 12:10. Fastest crossing 1h 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- January 2027: sails on 17 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 00:20, latest 12:10. Fastest crossing 1h 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- February 2027: sails on 8 of 28 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 12:10. Fastest crossing 1h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- March 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 12:15. Fastest crossing 1h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- April 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 12:15. Fastest crossing 1h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- May 2027: sails on 8 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 12:15, latest 14:40. Fastest crossing 1h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- June 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 13:35, latest 14:40. Fastest crossing 1h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- July 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 13:35, latest 15:00. Fastest crossing 1h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- August 2027: sails on 8 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 13:35, latest 15:00. Fastest crossing 1h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- September 2027: sails on 10 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 13:35, latest 14:40. Fastest crossing 1h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
Kos to Tilos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €8.50 on a conventional ferry and from €18.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. 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 | €8.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 1 December 2026 | €18.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin (AB22) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB42) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB43) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB44) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET2) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET3) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET4) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (A42) | cabin | €41.00 |
| Cabin (A4PET2) | cabin | €41.00 |
| Cabin (AB21) | cabin | €42.00 |
| Cabin (AB4PET1) | cabin | €42.00 |
| Cabin (A43) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A44) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET3) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET4) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH2) | cabin | €46.00 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH3) | cabin | €48.50 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH4) | cabin | €48.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET1) | cabin | €54.00 |
| Cabin (L2DBRTH2) | cabin | €54.00 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH1) | cabin | €59.00 |
| Cabin (L2DBRTH1) | cabin | €69.00 |
| Seat (ECO) | passenger | €8.50 |
| Seat (ATS1) | passenger | €10.50 |
| Seat (ATS2) | passenger | €10.50 |
| Seat (ATS3) | passenger | €10.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
SAOS Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lounge / Deck | passenger | €9.20 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Other companies quoting this crossing
These companies publish a tariff for the crossing but have no departure in the timetable below, which is why they are not among the operators counted for this route. Their figures are a guide to what they charge when they do sail it.
Dodekanisos Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Seat (ATS) | passenger | €18.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
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 14 November 2026 and 27 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 November Book for Sat 14 November | 07:20 | 10:30 | 3h 10m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 16 November Book for Mon 16 November | 00:20 (night of Sunday to Monday) | 02:50 | 2h 30m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 17 November Book for Tue 17 November | 07:20 | 10:30 | 3h 10m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Fri 20 November Book for Fri 20 November | 03:00 (night of Thursday to Friday) | 05:35 | 2h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 23 November Book for Mon 23 November | 00:20 (night of Sunday to Monday) | 02:50 | 2h 30m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 27 November Book for Fri 27 November | 03:00 (night of Thursday to Friday) | 05:35 | 2h 35m | 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 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. In that fortnight the sailing days are not the same from one week to the next. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Kos to Tilos today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Kos to Tilos (Livadia) today. Departure time: 07:20.
How many ferries run from Kos to Tilos this week?
4 sailings from Kos to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Monday and Friday.
What time is the first ferry from Kos to Tilos?
The first ferry from Kos to Tilos (Livadia) leaves at 00:20 and the last at 07:20.
How long is the ferry from Kos to Tilos?
The fastest crossing from Kos to Tilos (Livadia) takes 2h 30m and the slowest 3h 10m. Typical crossing times by operator: Blue Star Ferries 2h 30m to 2h 35m and SAOS Ferries 3h 10m.
How much does the Kos to Tilos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kos to Tilos (Livadia) ferry start from €8.50 on a conventional ferry and from €18.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. A cabin berth is published from €32.50. 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?
In the next fortnight the Kos to Tilos (Livadia) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. In the next 14 days crossings run on conventional ferries; high-speed sailings are published again from 1 December 2026.
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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