Ferry from Kos to Piraeus

Ferry from Kos to Piraeus at a glance

The ferry from Kos to Piraeus in numbers, as operated by Blue Star Ferries: around 10 hours at sea, about 370 km, several sailings a week, more in summer, on large conventional car ferry with cabins and lounges. Departure from Kos Town harbour; arrival at Piraeus port. We offer foot-passenger tickets, vehicle tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.

• Route: Kos to Piraeus (about 370 km by sea)
• Operator: Blue Star Ferries
• Crossing time: about 10 hours
• Vessels: large conventional car ferry with cabins and lounges
• Frequency: several sailings a week, more in summer
• Departure port: Kos Town harbour
• Arrival port: Piraeus port
• Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation on WhatsApp, e-ticket by message

Large car ferries sail between Kos and Piraeus in about ten to eleven hours, calling at other Dodecanese islands such as Leros and Patmos on the way, with several sailings a week and more in summer. Many departures travel overnight, so a cabin makes the journey restful. For a faster trip, the flight to Athens takes under an hour, and we can book either option with transfers.

Ferry or flight from Kos to Piraeus?

Weighing a flight against the ferry from Kos to Piraeus? Add the airport time at both ends and the transfer from the arrival airport, and the ferry is frequently as fast door to door - about 10 hours at sea and normally cheaper, with no baggage fees. With a car there is no contest. We book whichever suits you.

Return ferry from Piraeus to Kos

Coming back? Say so on the form. A return ferry ticket from Piraeus to Kos booked with the outbound is frequently cheaper than two separate bookings, and it keeps the whole trip on one WhatsApp thread with one point of contact.

How much does the ferry from Kos to Piraeus cost?

The cost of the ferry from Kos to Piraeus depends on the ferry company, the type of vessel, the date, whether you travel as a foot passenger or with a car, and the seat or cabin you choose. A conventional ferry is cheaper than a high-speed one; a summer Saturday costs more than a weekday in May; a car adds a vehicle fare; a cabin on an overnight sailing adds more. That is why Haqqi Tours does not print a price: we check the live fares for your exact date and send the real cost in the WhatsApp chat, with the options side by side.

The figure we send is the total: passengers, vehicle, seats or cabin and port fees. If a slower sailing an hour later is cheaper, we say so; on this route the conventional ferry is frequently the best value for a family.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Kos to Piraeus: how to pay less

The cheapest ferry ticket from Kos to Piraeus is usually on the conventional ferry, booked early, on a weekday outside the peak weeks. These are the rules our booking desk applies:

• Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
• Price the crossing with and without the car - for two people a rental at the other end is sometimes cheaper
• Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators
• Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
• Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and frequently more scenic
• Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise

We answer "what is the cheapest way to get from Kos to Piraeus by ferry?" many times a day; the answer for the date you travel comes back through WhatsApp with the booking ready to confirm.

How to book ferry tickets from Kos to Piraeus with Haqqi Tours

Here is how to book Kos to Piraeus ferry tickets with Haqqi Tours: use the short form on this page - date, one-way or return, passengers - and send it. Within minutes we write to you by WhatsApp with the sailings, the vessel type and the price. Once you confirm and payment is arranged in the same conversation, we issue the ticket and send the e-ticket or boarding reference.

• Step 1 - send the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you on WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Piraeus

Haqqi Tours also provides what happens around the ferry: a private transfer from your accommodation to Kos Town harbour with the bags, a driver waiting at Piraeus port, and tours in Piraeus. Mention it in the WhatsApp chat and it goes on the same confirmation.

Timetable and season of the Kos to Piraeus ferry

Sailing times on the Kos to Piraeus route depend on the ferry company and the month - as a rule several sailings a week, more in summer. Morning departures are typically the calmest and the most reliable; the last sailing of the day is the one to avoid if you have an onward connection. We choose the sailing to fit your plan and tell you the check-in time at Kos Town harbour.

If a sailing is cancelled by the ferry company for weather, you are rebooked on the next available or refunded; our WhatsApp desk handles that for you on the day.

Departure: Kos Town harbour

Your crossing starts at Kos Town harbour. Large ports have several gates and the boarding gate is announced on the boards and on the ticket; we send the gate and the check-in time with your confirmation. Ferries from Piraeus take about ten to eleven hours, fast boats reach Rhodes in two to three hours and Bodrum in under an hour, and flights link Kos Airport with Athens and many European cities. Buses connect Kos Town with the main resorts, but a private car is easiest with luggage or for a late arrival.

• Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Kos Town harbour; some fast boats board only minutes before sailing
• Haqqi Tours offers a private transfer from your hotel in Kos to the port on request
• Just ask which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several
• Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure; vehicles 60-90 minutes

Arrival: Piraeus port

The ferry docks at Piraeus port - Piraeus is the port of Athens and the main gateway to the Aegean islands, linked to central Athens by metro in about half an hour. From the pier you are minutes from taxis, buses and the town itself. Haqqi Tours provides a private transfer from the port to your hotel in Piraeus with a driver waiting at the exit, which for a family with bags is the easiest way to finish the Kos to Piraeus crossing.

Many passengers continue from Piraeus to another island or city. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.

On board the Kos to Piraeus ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage

What is the Kos to Piraeus ferry like on board? Large conventional car ferry with cabins and lounges, with airline-style seats, lounges, a café or restaurant and open decks on the larger ships; overnight vessels add cabins with beds and showers. Cars, motorbikes and bicycles travel on the vehicle deck and you go up to the passenger decks for the crossing. Luggage is not weighed; you keep it with you or on the racks. Haqqi Tours explains the seat and cabin options for the exact ship you are booking so you pay for what you will use.

• Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
• Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries
• Vehicles on the car deck - give us the car's length and height when booking
• Children's fares by age; infants generally free

Things to do in Piraeus after the ferry

Piraeus is the port of Athens and the main gateway to the Aegean islands, linked to central Athens by metro in about half an hour. Arriving by sea puts you in the middle of it: the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, Lycabettus Hill, the Panathenaic Stadium, Delphi, a day away and the Athens Riviera beaches are all reachable from Piraeus port. For the first meal, try Greek salad with feta, grilled octopus in Piraeus and loukoumades.

We offer tours and transfers in Piraeus as well as the ferry ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.

Best time to take the ferry from Kos to Piraeus

April to June and September to October are ideal; July and August are very hot; winter is mild and quiet; the Attiki Odos motorway from the airport is quick outside rush hour. On the water, the season shows in sea conditions and availability more than in comfort: book early for summer, Easter and holiday weekends between Kos and Piraeus, and choose morning sailings when the wind is forecast.

Why book your Kos to Piraeus ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books ferry tickets from Kos to Piraeus every week. We provide the ticket for every passenger and vehicle, the seats or cabin you want, the cheapest fare for your travel date, and a human through WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the crossing. Around the ferry, we offer transfers to the port, tours and hotels at both ends. Complete the form; we message you with sailings and the price; you decide.