How to travel from Chania to Kos, Greece
The distance between Chania and Kos is around 461km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Chania to Kos by taxi, 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 → Chania if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Chania (CHQ) to Kos (KGS).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€145($145)
2 similiar routes
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Taxi and Ferry
Take a taxi to Heraklion then take a ferry to Santorini and then to Kos.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chania and Kos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chania to Kos by taxi, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Chania and Kos is around 461km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 310km (193 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Chania and Kos by taxi and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Chania to Kos is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Chania and Kos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chania and Kos. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chania and Kos. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Chania and Kos. Flights depart from Chania (CHQ) and arrive at Kos (KGS) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Chania to Kos. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Chania to Kos typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Chania (CHQ) and and arrive into Kos (KGS).
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 Chania to Kos. We recommend that you take a taxi to Heraklion then take a ferry to Santorini and then to Kos. instead which will take 9h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chania to Kos is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chania and Kos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 15m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 614km (381 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 5h 25m | €200($200) | 3 times a week | 496km (308 miles) |
| Fly to Samos (SMI), Ferry | 7h 25m | €230($230) | 4 times a week | 766km (476 miles) |
Taxi and Ferry + 2 similar | 9h 35m | €220($220) | once a week | 461km (286 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 10h 35m | €67($67) | once a week | 486km (302 miles) |
| Bus to Heraklion, ferry | 17h 30m | €100($100) | once a week | 563km (350 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chania and Kos
Airlines
Sky Express
TUI Airlines Netherlands
Aegean Airlines
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Dodekanisos Seaways
Bus companies
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
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