How to travel from Andros to Kos, Greece
The distance between Andros and Kos is around 340km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Andros to Kos by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kos → Andros if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Syros, Fly
Take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Kos (KGS).
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Syros then Patmos and then to Kos.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€215($215)
Multiple ferry operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Andros and Kos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Andros to Kos by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 5h 35m.
The distance between Andros and Kos is around 340km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Andros and Kos by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Andros to Kos is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Andros and Kos is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Andros and Kos. We recommend that you take the bus to Gavrio then take a ferry to Rafina then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Andros and Kos. We recommend that you take the bus to Gavrio then take a ferry to Rafina then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Andros and Kos. The ferry typically takes around 8h 30m and departs twice a week.
Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Andros and Kos. Ferries run twice a week and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Andros to Kos. We recommend that you take the bus to Gavrio then take a ferry to Rafina then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Kos is Kos Island International Airport (KGS) (KGS) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Kos. Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL) (JKL) and Astypalaia Airport (JTY) (JTY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Andros to Kos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros then Patmos and then to Kos. instead which will take 8h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Andros to Kos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Andros and Kos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Syros, Fly + 3 similar | 6hrs | €200($200) | twice a week | 552km (343 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 6h 15m | €135($135) | once daily | 619km (385 miles) |
| Ferry to Mykonos, plane | 6h 40m | €275($275) | once daily | 682km (424 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Plane | 5h 35m | €100($100) | once daily | 463km (288 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 30m | €215($215) | twice a week | 340km (211 miles) |
| Ferry via Syros | 11h 45m | €105($105) | once a week | 343km (213 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Andros and Kos
Ferry operators
Dodekanisos Seaways
Hellenic Seaways
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Condor Flugdienst
Airports near Kos
The following major airports near Kos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kos Island International Airport (KGS)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Kos
Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Kos
Astypalaia Airport (JTY)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Kos