Ferry from Leros (Lakki) to Kos
1h 45m to 2h 10m · from €8.50 · 2 operators
Leros to Kos at a glance
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Kos are scheduled 7 times over the next 14 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 00:30 and the latest is 04:05. The crossing takes between 1h 45m and 2h 10m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Anek-Superfast Joint Venture and Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €8.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 22 December 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €8.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Deck | €8.50 | Book now |
| AB4 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) w/ Shower & WC | €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 22 December 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Leros to Kos through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in July (about 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 62 | 31 of 31 | about 2 a day |
| November 2025 | 34 | 21 of 30 | about one a day |
| December 2025 | 28 | 19 of 31 | about one a day |
| January 2026 | 39 | 26 of 31 | about one a day |
| February 2026 | 31 | 25 of 28 | about one a day |
| March 2026 | 59 | 30 of 31 | about 2 a day |
| April 2026 | 58 | 27 of 30 | about 2 a day |
| May 2026 | 77 | 30 of 31 | 2 or 3 a day |
| June 2026 | 82 | 30 of 30 | about 3 a day |
| July 2026 | 92 | 31 of 31 | about 3 a day |
| August 2026 | 84 | 31 of 31 | about 3 a day |
| September 2026 | 70 | 30 of 30 | about 2 a day |
October 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)
Anem (Olympios Ermis)
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)
Anem (Olympios Ermis)
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)
Anem (Olympios Ermis)
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
Anem (Olympios Ermis)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Superfast Xi, Blue Star 2)
Anem (Olympios Ermis)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Superfast Xi, Blue Star Patmos)
Anem (Olympios Ermis)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)
Anem (Olympios Ermis)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)
Anem (Olympios Ermis)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)
Anem (Olympios Ermis)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
Anem (Olympios Ermis)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
Anem (Olympios Ermis)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 1, Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)
These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Leros to Kos Route Map
Leros to Kos takes between an hour and a half and a little over two hours, run by Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries on vessels including the Blue Star 2, the Blue Star Patmos and the Lefka Ori. Departures are from Lakki, Leros's main ferry port, and it is a comfortable conventional crossing rather than a fast-craft hop.
Kos Town is the capital and the main harbour, with the medieval Castle of the Knights standing right beside the quay as you come in. The island is lively and resort-focused, with long beaches, a busy nightlife scene and flat terrain that makes cycling a practical way to get about. The Asklepieion, the ancient sanctuary of healing associated with Hippocrates, is a short trip inland from town.
Sailings run most days across a fortnight, so this is a dependable link rather than one to plan a trip around. Current departures, vessels and fares are shown in the table below, from around €8.50. Kos has the region's main airport plus frequent ferries to Rhodes, Kalymnos and Bodrum, which makes it the usual place to start or finish a Dodecanese run.
Leros to Kos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €8.50 on a conventional ferry. 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 Delos |
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.
Anek-Superfast Joint Venture
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| AB4 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) w/ Shower & WC | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) w/ Shower & WC - Pets Allowed | cabin | €32.50 |
| A2 2 Bed Cabin w/ Shower & WC | cabin | €41.00 |
| A4 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) w/ Shower & WC | cabin | €41.00 |
| A4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) - Pets Allowed | cabin | €41.00 |
| LUX 2 Bed Cabin w/ Shower & WC | cabin | €49.00 |
| ECO Deck | passenger | €14.50 |
| ATS Aircraft Type Seat | passenger | €16.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| CABIN AB2 inside | cabin | €32.50 |
| CABIN AB4 inside | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) w/ Shower & WC - Pets Allowed | cabin | €32.50 |
| CABIN A2 outside | cabin | €41.00 |
| CABIN A4 outside | cabin | €41.00 |
| A4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) - Pets Allowed | cabin | €41.00 |
| L2DB2 Double Bed Cabin | cabin | €49.00 |
| LUX 2 Bed Cabin w/ Shower & WC | cabin | €49.00 |
| L2DB1 1 Bed Cabin | cabin | €64.00 |
| ECO Deck | passenger | €8.50 |
| NUMBERED AIRCRAFT TYPE SEATS | passenger | €10.50 |
| 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.
ANEM S.A.
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 0000000001 Seat | passenger | €10.00 |
Dodekanisos Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| ATS Seat | passenger | €17.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Weekly Leros to Kos 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 Delos conventional | 00:30 | 02:40 | 2h 10m | €8.50 | 2026-10-21 to 2026-10-28 | Book the Blue Star Delos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 04:05 | 05:50 | 1h 45m | €14.50 | 2026-11-03 to 2026-12-22 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 04:05 | 06:10 | 2h 05m | €14.50 | 2026-11-05 to 2026-12-19 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | Superfast Xi | 04:05 | 06:10 | 2h 05m | €14.50 | 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Superfast Xi sailing | |
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | Superfast Xi | 04:05 | 05:50 | 1h 45m | €14.50 | 2026-10-20 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Superfast Xi 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 Leros to Kos between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 2026-10-24 | 04:05 | 06:10 | 2h 05m | Superfast Xi | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Tue 2026-10-27 | 04:05 | 05:50 | 1h 45m | Superfast Xi | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Wed 2026-10-28 | 00:30 | 02:40 | 2h 10m | Blue Star Delos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-10-29 | 04:05 | 06:10 | 2h 05m | Superfast Xi | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Sat 2026-10-31 | 04:05 | 06:10 | 2h 05m | Superfast Xi | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Tue 2026-11-03 | 04:05 | 05:50 | 1h 45m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-11-05 | 04:05 | 06:10 | 2h 05m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Leros to Kos?
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Kos are scheduled 7 times over the next 14 days, every other day. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 22 December 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Leros to Kos today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Leros (Lakki) to Kos today. Departure time: 04:05.
How many ferries run from Leros to Kos this week?
4 sailings from Leros (Lakki) to Kos are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
What time is the first ferry from Leros to Kos?
Scheduled departures from Leros (Lakki) to Kos leave at 00:30 and 04:05.
How long is the ferry from Leros to Kos?
The fastest crossing from Leros (Lakki) to Kos takes 1h 45m and the slowest 2h 10m.
How much does the Leros to Kos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Leros (Lakki) to Kos ferry start from €8.50 on a conventional ferry. 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 Leros to Kos route?
The Leros (Lakki) to Kos route is served by Anek-Superfast Joint Venture and Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Leros to Kos ferry
- The smell of diesel and engine exhaust is stronger at the stern in summer heat; if you are sensitive to it, choose a bow-facing seat or the upper deck.
- If you are leaving luggage unattended on a ferry, remove all valuable items and do not leave your bag in an isolated or unsupervised area.
- The safest route from a weather perspective in summer is one that runs in the lee of large islands – the north coast of Crete, or between closely spaced island chains.
- In Kos, ancient history and beach life sit side by side – the Tree of Hippocrates in Kos Town is said to be the very spot where the father of medicine taught, while the nearby Asklepion was one of antiquity's most important healing sanctuaries. The island's long sandy beaches and flat terrain, ideal for cycling, make it one of the most accessible of the Dodecanese.
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