Ferry from Athens (port of Piraeus) to Kos

Traveling from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos by ferry is easy, comfortable and you can take advantage of lower-cost ferry tickets thanks to the available discounts. The ferry companies offer discounts of up to 50% to the following passenger categories:

• Children from 5 to 10 years old
• Permanent residents of islands (holders of Unique Islander Number)
• Students of Greek Public Universities
• People with disabilities and their accompanying persons

Note: infants and children up to 4 years travel for free.

Cabins & accommodation

All ferries that serve the Piraeus - Kos route have cabins as well as numbered seats. If you are traveling at night, we recommend booking a cabin for a more comfortable trip to Kos.

Luggage

Blue Star Ferries is quite flexible when it comes to luggage size and weight. You can keep your luggage next to you or store your bags and suitcases in the designated luggage area on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos.

Good to know: bear in mind that there is no check-in procedure for luggage items.

Tip: each ferry company has its own baggage allowance policy. We recommend that you don’t carry more than 50 kg of luggage to avoid delays due to restricted space in the luggage area.

Pets on board

You can travel with your pet on the ferry to Kos from Athens (Piraeus). Make sure to carry along the necessary certificates, tickets and any pet supplies you may need for your trip.

For more details, take a look at our guide on ferry travel with a pet in Greece.

Here are some travel tips for your trip from Athens to Kos:

• As the port of Athens (Piraeus) gets quite busy in summer, it is highly recommended that you arrive at least 1 hour before boarding to avoid delays.
• Kos has 3 ports: the main port of the island's capital - also called Kos - and two smaller ports in Mastichari and Kardamena. Ferries from Athens arrive at the port of the town of Kos.
• Kos is a great starting point for island hopping in the Dodecanese island group. Check out our Map of ferries to see all available ferry connections from Kos to nearby islands such as Kalymnos, Rhodes, Patmos, and Karpathos.

Where to take the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Kos

You can take the ferry to Kos from the port of Piraeus in Athens. The port of Piraeus is located approximately 15 km south of the city center of Athens and 45 km from Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos.

You can get to Piraeus by car, taxi as well as public transport (bus, metro, suburban railway).

Ferries from Piraeus to Kos usually depart from gate E1. Departure gates may change, so we recommend checking your ticket and the electronic display boards located at the port for more information.