Ferry from Rhodes (Rodos) to Kos

The Rhodes to Kos ferry links the two biggest islands in the Dodecanese, and it runs every single day of the year. Whether you’re island-hopping in high summer or travelling between the two on a quieter winter morning, you’ll find a crossing to suit your plans.

Throughout the year there are 2 ferries per day on average. In summer (June–August), this increases to 2 per day, while winter sees around 1 per day.

Rhodes to Kos Ferry Fares

Weekly Rhodes to Kos Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

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.

Is it worth hiring a car in Rhodes?

Worth it if you're staying more than a couple of days, since the island is large and its two bus companies (Roda in the west, KTEL in the east) don't make it easy to combine both coasts in a day. The port is a 10-minute walk from Rhodes Old Town, with paid parking nearby. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Rhodes to Kos between 4 September 2026 and 17 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Rhodes to Kos ferry

• Dodekanisos Seaways operates fast catamarans on this route.
• The ferry stops at several smaller islands between Rhodes and Kos.
• Rhodes has two separate ferry ports: large car ferries such as Blue Star Ferries use Akandia, while Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans and small boats to Symi depart from Kolona, just outside the Old Town walls – check your ticket for the correct one.
• Akandia port is roughly a 20-minute walk from the Old Town and has no shelter, seating or toilets while you wait, so it is more comfortable to wait in town and take a taxi straight to your ferry.
• 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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