Ferry from Tilos (Livadia) to Kos
1h 30m to 3h · from €8.50 · 3 operators
Tilos to Kos at a glance
Ferries from Tilos (Livadia) to Kos are scheduled 9 times over the next 14 days, most days. The earliest departure in that window is 10:40 and the latest is 22:40. The crossing takes between 1h 30m and 3h, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 3 operators: Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €8.50 on a conventional ferry and from €18.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 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 | €18.00 | Book now |
| ECO Deck | €8.50 | Book now |
| CABIN AB4 inside | €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.
Tilos to Kos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 22 | 15 of 31 | most days |
| November 2025 | 22 | 15 of 30 | most days |
| December 2025 | 21 | 17 of 31 | most days |
| January 2026 | 24 | 16 of 31 | about one a day |
| February 2026 | 21 | 16 of 28 | about one a day |
| March 2026 | 28 | 18 of 31 | about one a day |
| April 2026 | 25 | 17 of 30 | about one a day |
| May 2026 | 25 | 18 of 31 | about one a day |
| June 2026 | 26 | 19 of 30 | about one a day |
| July 2026 | 28 | 19 of 31 | about one a day |
| August 2026 | 25 | 17 of 31 | about one a day |
| September 2026 | 29 | 19 of 30 | about one a day |
October 2025 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
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
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisos)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
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.
Tilos to Kos Route Map
Tilos to Kos takes anywhere from an hour and a half on the Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans to a little over three hours on the conventional ships. Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries all work the route with the Blue Star Patmos, the Dodekanisos Express, the Dodekanisos Pride and the Saonisos. The boat leaves Livadia and runs north, usually calling at Nisyros on the way.
Kos is a large, busy island close to the Turkish coast near Bodrum, with beach resorts, nightlife and family tourism alongside a serious archaeological record. Ferries dock in Kos Town right beside the medieval Castle of the Knights, which is the first thing you see from the water. The island is flat enough to cycle, and the Asklepieion, the ancient healing sanctuary, is a short ride inland.
This is one of the busier routes out of Tilos, running most days in high season across the operators. Current departures and fares are listed in the timetable below, with fares starting around €8.50. Kos has an international airport and is a main Dodecanese hub, so it is the usual jumping-off point for onward travel.
Tilos to Kos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €8.50 on a conventional ferry and from €18.00 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 | €8.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Delos |
| High-speed vessel | €18.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express |
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 AB4 inside | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) w/ Shower & WC - Pets Allowed | cabin | €32.50 |
| CABIN A4 outside | cabin | €41.00 |
| A4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) - Pets Allowed | cabin | €41.00 |
| L2DB2 Double Bed Cabin | 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 |
Dodekanisos Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| ATS Seat | passenger | €18.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
SAOS Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| DECK Economy Lounge / Deck | passenger | €9.20 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Weekly Tilos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 09:55 | 11:25 | 1h 30m | €18.00 | 2027-05-13 to 2027-09-30 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 10:35 | 12:05 | 1h 30m | €18.00 | 2026-11-10 to 2027-01-07 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 10:35 | 12:05 | 1h 30m | €18.00 | 2027-01-12 to 2027-02-25 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 10:40 | 12:10 | 1h 30m | €18.00 | 2026-11-03 to 2026-11-05 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 10:40 | 12:10 | 1h 30m | €18.00 | 2027-04-13 to 2027-05-04 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 10:40 | 12:10 | 1h 30m | €18.00 | 2026-10-22 to 2027-04-08 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 10:40 | 12:10 | 1h 30m | €18.00 | 2027-04-15 to 2027-05-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 11:55 | 13:30 | 1h 35m | €18.00 | 2027-05-12 to 2027-09-29 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| SAOS Ferries | Saonisos conventional | 19:10 | 22:10 | 3h | €9.20 | 2026-10-24 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Saonisos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Delos conventional | 19:20 | 21:50 | 2h 30m | €8.50 | 2026-10-19 to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Delos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Delos conventional | 21:30 | 23:59 | 2h 29m | €8.50 | 2026-10-23 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Delos sailing | |
| SAOS Ferries | Saonisos conventional | 22:40 | 01:40 | 3h | €9.20 | 2026-10-22 to 2026-10-29 | Book the Saonisos 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 Tilos to Kos between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 2026-10-24 | 19:10 | 22:10 | 3h | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 2026-10-26 | 19:20 | 21:50 | 2h 30m | Blue Star Delos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-27 | 10:40 | 12:10 | 1h 30m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-10-29 | 10:40 | 12:10 | 1h 30m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-10-29 | 22:40 | 01:40 | 3h | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Fri 2026-10-30 | 21:30 | 23:59 | 2h 29m | Blue Star Delos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-10-31 | 19:10 | 22:10 | 3h | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Tue 2026-11-03 | 10:40 | 12:10 | 1h 30m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-11-05 | 10:40 | 12:10 | 1h 30m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Tilos to Kos?
Ferries from Tilos (Livadia) to Kos are scheduled 9 times over the next 14 days, most days. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Tilos to Kos today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Tilos (Livadia) to Kos today. Departure time: 19:10.
How many ferries run from Tilos to Kos this week?
6 sailings from Tilos (Livadia) to Kos are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Thursdays.
What time is the first ferry from Tilos to Kos?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Tilos (Livadia) to Kos usually leaves at 19:10. Across the published schedule departure times range from 10:40 to 22:40.
How long is the ferry from Tilos to Kos?
The fastest crossing from Tilos (Livadia) to Kos takes 1h 30m and the slowest 3h. On this route conventional ferries take 2h 29m to 3h and high-speed vessels take 1h 30m.
How much does the Tilos to Kos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Tilos (Livadia) to Kos ferry start from €8.50 on a conventional ferry and from €18.00 on a high-speed vessel. 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 Tilos to Kos route?
The Tilos (Livadia) to Kos route is served by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Tilos to Kos ferry
- The upper open deck in summer is exposed to full sun; apply sunscreen before boarding and reapply if you spend more than an hour on deck.
- On routes where two or more operators compete, compare prices and journey times – the price difference for vehicles can be particularly significant.
- 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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