How to travel from Corfu to Kos, Greece
The distance between Corfu and Kos is around 731km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Corfu to Kos by plane, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kos → Corfu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Corfu (CFU) to Kos (KGS).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€145($145)
Sky Express
+ 6 others2 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Athens and then to Kos.
- Duration18h 40m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple ferry operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Larissa then take the train to Athens then take a ferry to Kos.
- Duration19h 20m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Corfu and Kos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Corfu to Kos by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 21h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Corfu and Kos is around 731km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 704km (437 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Corfu and Kos by plane.
The quickest way to get from Corfu to Kos is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Corfu and Kos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Corfu and Kos. We recommend that you fly from Corfu (CFU) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Corfu and Kos. We recommend that you fly from Corfu (CFU) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Corfu and Kos. The ferry typically takes around 18h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
KTEL Kerkyras, Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Corfu and Kos. Ferries run 5 times a week and take around 18h 40m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Corfu and Kos. Flights depart from Corfu (CFU) and arrive at Kos (KGS) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Corfu to Kos. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Corfu to Kos typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Corfu (CFU) 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 Corfu to Kos. We recommend that you fly from Corfu (CFU) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Corfu to Kos is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Corfu and Kos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 40m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 731km (454 miles) |
| Fly to Leros (LRS), Ferry | 4h 25m | €200($200) | 6 times a week | 799km (496 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 6h 10m | €110($110) | 3 times a week | 916km (569 miles) |
Ferry + 3 similar | 18h 40m | €120($120) | 5 times a week | 877km (545 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 18h 40m | €130($130) | once daily | 893km (555 miles) |
| Ferry to Agrinio, bus | 21h 25m | €105($105) | once daily | 889km (552 miles) |
| Ferry to Thessaloniki, bus | 1 day 4h | €120($120) | once daily | 1,716km (1,066 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 19h 20m | €110($110) | twice a week | 1,031km (640 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Corfu and Kos
Airlines
Sky Express
Transavia Holland
TUIfly
Train operators
Ferry operators
Dodekanisos Seaways
KTEL Kerkyras
Hellenic Seaways
KTEL Aitoloakarnanias
Bus companies
KTEL Achaias
Alpar Turizm
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
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