Ferry from Rhodes to Kos

Ferry from Rhodes to Kos at a glance

Here is what the Rhodes to Kos ferry looks like: high-speed catamaran (about 2h 30m) or Blue Star conventional ferry (about 3h 30m) run by Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, about 2 hours 30 minutes from port to port, 1-3 a day. You board at Rhodes port (Kolona / Akandia) and step off at Kos town harbour. Haqqi Tours checks the sailings for your dates and tells you the cost before anything is booked.

• Route: Rhodes to Kos (about 95 km by sea)
• Operator: Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries
• Crossing time: about 2 hours 30 minutes
• Vessels: high-speed catamaran (about 2h 30m) or Blue Star conventional ferry (about 3h 30m)
• Frequency: 1-3 a day
• Departure port: Rhodes port (Kolona / Akandia)
• Arrival port: Kos town harbour
• Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation on WhatsApp, electronic ticket by message

The Dodekanisos catamaran calls at Symi or Tilos on some days; Kos is also the hop to Bodrum for passengers heading back to Turkey.

Things to do in Kos after the ferry

Kos is the Greek island opposite Bodrum, with a castle harbour, the Asklepion of Hippocrates and long beaches. Arriving by sea puts you in the middle of it: Casa Romana, Zia village at sunset, Antimachia castle, Paradise Beach and Agios Stefanos and its islet chapel are all reachable from Kos town harbour. For the first meal, try honey from the mountain villages, loukoumades, honey-soaked doughnuts and halal-certified restaurants are limited, but fish, seafood and vegetarian dishes are easy to find.

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

Best time to take the ferry from Rhodes to Kos

May to June and September to October are the best months; July and August are hot, very busy and windy in the afternoons, and many resort hotels close from November to April. For the ferry itself, late spring and early autumn bring calm seas, full timetables and reasonable fares; July and August are the busiest and the most expensive, and the windiest weeks can cancel the fast boats. Winter schedules are thinner on many crossings, so we look up before you plan.

Ferry or flight from Rhodes to Kos?

Ferry versus plane between Rhodes and Kos comes down to time, luggage and the view: the ferry has the deck, the luggage and the town-centre arrival; the plane has speed. On this route the ferry is the option Haqqi Tours recommends first for families and anyone with a car.

Return ferry from Kos to Rhodes

Coming back? Say so on the form. A return ferry ticket from Kos to Rhodes booked with the outbound is often 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 Rhodes to Kos cost?

Ferry prices from Rhodes to Kos move with the season and the vessel: the same crossing can cost a fraction on the conventional ferry in April of what the high-speed boat costs on an August weekend. Rather than quote a figure that will be wrong next week, we look up the fare for the day you want to sail and send it in the WhatsApp chat before you decide.

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 Rhodes to Kos: how to pay less

Getting the lowest fare on the ferry from Rhodes to Kos is a matter of vessel, timing and flexibility. Here is how Haqqi Tours finds you a cheap ferry ticket:

• Tell us if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
• 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

We answer "what is the cheapest way to get from Rhodes to Kos 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 Rhodes to Kos with Haqqi Tours

Here is how to book Rhodes to Kos ferry tickets with Haqqi Tours: use the form above - date, one-way or return, passengers - and send it. Shortly afterwards 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 - complete 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 Kos

If plans change, the same WhatsApp thread handles it. We spell out the operator's change and cancellation rules for the fare you chose before any payment, so there are no surprises later.

Timetable and season of the Rhodes to Kos ferry

Sailing times on the Rhodes to Kos route depend on the operator and the month - as a rule 1-3 a day. Morning departures are usually 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 Rhodes port (Kolona / Akandia).

Sea conditions matter on this route: strong winds can delay or cancel high-speed boats while the conventional ferries keep sailing. When the forecast is poor we tell you and, if you prefer, book the steadier vessel.

Departure: Rhodes port (Kolona / Akandia)

The ferry from Rhodes to Kos leaves from Rhodes port (Kolona / Akandia), in Rhodes - Rhodes has the largest inhabited medieval town in Europe, the Lindos acropolis and beaches on both coasts. Foot passengers should be at the port 45 to 60 minutes before departure; vehicles typically 60 to 90 minutes, earlier on international crossings where passports are checked. Getting there: Public buses run from the airport to Rhodes Town, and from there along both coasts, which suits a hotel in the capital; for Lindos, the south-east resorts, families with luggage or late arrivals a private car from the terminal is simpler and far quicker.

• Let us know 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
• Keep the e-ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
• Luggage is carried free within the operator's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck

Arrival: Kos town harbour

Arrival is at Kos town harbour. Kos is the Greek island opposite Bodrum, with a castle harbour, the Asklepion of Hippocrates and long beaches. We can have a Haqqi Tours driver at the pier with your name, or tell you the best way to your accommodation by bus or taxi. If you brought the car, the road out of the port is signposted for the main routes.

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

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

The ship makes the difference on this route: the conventional ferry has more space, open decks and a steadier ride; the high-speed boat has airline seating and gets you there faster. Both types on this route carry vehicles on some sailings; we tell you which. Children have their own fares, luggage travels free within limits, and pets are accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels.

• Children's fares by age; infants generally free
• Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - let us know if one is travelling
• Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
• Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths

Why book your Rhodes to Kos ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books ferry tickets from Rhodes to Kos all year round. 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 in the WhatsApp chat 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. Fill in the form; we message you with sailings and the price; you decide.