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 8 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: Blue Star Ferries and Superfast 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 27 January 2027; the rest of the winter timetable is not out yet, and sailings are published again from 17 June 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €8.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Seat | €8.50 | Book now |
| AB42 Cabin | €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 27 January 2027. The rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet, so nothing is listed from 28 January 2027 to 16 June 2027. Sailings are published again from 17 June 2027, as far as 5 September 2027.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2026 | 64 | 31 of 31 | about 2 a day |
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)
Anem Ferries (Olympios Ermis)
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)
Anem Ferries (Olympios Ermis)
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
Anem Ferries (Olympios Ermis)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
Superfast Ferries (Superfast XI)
Anem Ferries (Olympios Ermis)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Superfast Ferries (Superfast XI)
Anem Ferries (Olympios Ermis)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)
Anem Ferries (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 Ferries (Olympios Ermis)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)
Anem Ferries (Olympios Ermis)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
Anem Ferries (Olympios Ermis)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
Anem Ferries (Olympios Ermis)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 1, Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
Anem Ferries (Olympios Ermis)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 1)
Superfast Ferries (Superfast XI)
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.
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 dock 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.
Weekly Leros to Kos Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Leros.
Superfast Ferries
Book Superfast Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 04:05 |
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 00:30 |
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Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 14 November 2026 to 5 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 9 of the 17 days from 14 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 00:30, latest 04:05. Fastest crossing 1h 45m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 18 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 00:30, latest 04:05. Fastest crossing 1h 45m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 00:30. Fastest crossing 2h 10m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- June 2027: sails on 6 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 04:05, latest 10:00. Fastest crossing 1h 25m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- July 2027: sails on 13 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 04:05, latest 10:00. Fastest crossing 1h 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- August 2027: sails on 14 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 04:05, latest 10:00. Fastest crossing 1h 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- September 2027: sails on 2 of the 5 days to 5 September, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 04:05, latest 10:00. Fastest crossing 1h 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
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 Patmos |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB22 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| AB21 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4BRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €46.00 |
| A4BRTH3 Cabin | cabin | €48.50 |
| A4BRTH4 Cabin | cabin | €48.50 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| L2DBRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| A4BRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €59.00 |
| L2DBRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €69.00 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €8.50 |
| ATS1 Seat | passenger | €10.50 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €10.50 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €10.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Superfast Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4BRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €37.50 |
| AB4BRTH3 Cabin | cabin | €37.50 |
| AB4BRTH4 Cabin | cabin | €37.50 |
| A22 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A2BRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €46.00 |
| AB4BRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €47.00 |
| LUX2 Cabin | cabin | €49.00 |
| A21 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| LUXBRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| A2BRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €59.00 |
| LUX1 Cabin | cabin | €64.00 |
| LUXBRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €69.00 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €14.50 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €16.50 |
| 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 Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 November | 04:05 | 06:10 | 2h 05m | Superfast XI | Superfast Ferries |
| Tue 17 November | 04:05 | 05:50 | 1h 45m | Superfast XI | Superfast Ferries |
| Wed 18 November | 00:30 | 02:40 | 2h 10m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 19 November | 04:05 | 06:10 | 2h 05m | Superfast XI | Superfast Ferries |
| Sat 21 November | 04:05 | 06:10 | 2h 05m | Superfast XI | Superfast Ferries |
| Tue 24 November | 04:05 | 05:50 | 1h 45m | Superfast XI | Superfast Ferries |
| Wed 25 November | 00:30 | 02:40 | 2h 10m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 26 November | 04:05 | 06:10 | 2h 05m | Superfast XI | Superfast Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Leros to Kos?
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Kos are scheduled 8 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 27 January 2027, and the rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet. Sailings are published again from 17 June 2027, as far as 5 September 2027.
Are there ferries from Leros to Kos today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Leros (Lakki) to Kos today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 14 November 2026, at 04:05. Departures fall on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
How many ferries run from Leros to Kos this week?
4 sailings from Leros (Lakki) to Kos are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Leros to Kos?
The first ferry from Leros (Lakki) to Kos leaves at 00:30 and the last at 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. Typical crossing times by operator: Superfast Ferries 1h 45m to 2h 05m and Blue Star Ferries 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 Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Leros to Kos ferry
- Booking a summer return to Athens a week or two before departure gives you flexibility while still securing a ticket before the final-week rush.
- A lightweight drybag or small tote is handy for beach days on islands – it doubles as your day bag on short crossings when you leave your main bag at the hotel.
- If you are prone to seasickness and see a Force 5–6 forecast, take preventive medication the night before as well as on the morning of travel.
- 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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