Ferry from Tilos (Livadia) to Kos
2h 29m to 3h · from €8.50 · 2 operators
Tilos to Kos at a glance
Ferries from Tilos (Livadia) to Kos are scheduled 5 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 19:10 and the latest is 21:30. The crossing takes between 2h 29m and 3h, depending on the vessel. 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 |
| ECO Seat | €8.50 | Book now |
| AB22 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2026 | 26 | 23 of 30 | 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
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)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos, Blue Star Paros)
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.
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.
Weekly Tilos 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 Tilos.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 19:20 | |
| 21:30 |
Dodekanisos Seaways
Book Dodekanisos Seaways tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 10:35 |
First sailing in this period: Tue 1 December.
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Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 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 18 days from 13 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 19:10, latest 21:30. Fastest crossing 2h 29m. 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 10:35, latest 21:30. Fastest crossing 1h 30m. 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 10:35, latest 21:30. Fastest crossing 1h 30m. 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 10:35. Fastest crossing 1h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- March 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 10:40. Fastest crossing 1h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- April 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 10:40. Fastest crossing 1h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- May 2027: sails on 8 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 09:55, latest 11:55. Fastest crossing 1h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- June 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 09:55, latest 11:55. Fastest crossing 1h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- July 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 09:55, latest 11:55. Fastest crossing 1h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- August 2027: sails on 8 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 09:55, latest 11:55. Fastest crossing 1h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- September 2027: sails on 10 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 09:55, latest 11:55. Fastest crossing 1h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ATS Seat | 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 Tilos to Kos between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 November | 21:30 | 23:59 | 2h 29m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 14 November | 19:10 | 22:10 | 3h | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 16 November | 19:20 | 21:50 | 2h 30m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 20 November | 21:30 | 23:59 | 2h 29m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 23 November | 19:20 | 21:50 | 2h 30m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Tilos to Kos?
Ferries from Tilos (Livadia) to Kos are scheduled 5 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. 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 Tilos to Kos today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Tilos (Livadia) to Kos today. Departure time: 21:30.
How many ferries run from Tilos to Kos this week?
3 sailings from Tilos (Livadia) to Kos 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 Tilos to Kos?
The first ferry from Tilos (Livadia) to Kos leaves at 19:10 and the last at 21:30.
How long is the ferry from Tilos to Kos?
The fastest crossing from Tilos (Livadia) to Kos takes 2h 29m and the slowest 3h. Typical crossing times by operator: Blue Star Ferries 2h 29m to 2h 30m and SAOS Ferries 3h.
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 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 Tilos to Kos route?
The Tilos (Livadia) to Kos 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 Tilos to Kos ferry
- Very calm sea conditions – glassy water and no swell – are common in early June and late September. These are the most comfortable times to cross the open Aegean.
- Evening arrivals into a lit island harbour are particularly beautiful; consider timing a crossing to arrive at dusk if the schedule allows.
- 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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