How to travel from Kos to Kalamata, Greece
The distance between Kos and Kalamata is around 598km (371 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kos to Kalamata by ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kalamata → Kos if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Kos (KGS) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Kalamata.
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Patmos then Syros and then to Piraeus then take the bus to Kalamata.
- Duration12hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€215($215)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Bodrum then drive to Kalamata.
- Duration21h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€345($345)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kos and Kalamata
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kos to Kalamata by ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €87 ($87) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Kos and Kalamata is around 598km (371 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 443km (275 miles)
It takes around 12hrs to get from Kos and Kalamata by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kos to Kalamata is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Kos and Kalamata is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €87 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kos and Kalamata. We recommend that you fly from Kos (KGS) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Kalamata. instead which will take 6h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kos and Kalamata. We recommend that you fly from Kos (KGS) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Kalamata. instead which will take 6h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kos to Kalamata. We recommend that you fly from Kos (KGS) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Kalamata. instead which will take 6h 15m.
The closest major airport to Kalamata is Kalamata International Airport (KLX) (KLX) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Kalamata. Kithira Airport (KIT) (KIT) and Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) (ZTH) 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 Kos to Kalamata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Patmos then Syros and then to Piraeus then take the bus to Kalamata. instead which will take 12hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kos to Kalamata is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around €215 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kos and Kalamata
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 6h 15m | €135($135) | every 4 hours | 607km (377 miles) |
| Fly to Thessaloniki (SKG), Bus | 8h 20m | €180($180) | 3 times a week | 1,323km (822 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 9h 5m | €150($150) | 3 times a week | 793km (493 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 12hrs | €215($215) | 3 times a week | 630km (391 miles) |
| Ferry to Piraeus, bus | 17hrs | €87($87) | twice a week | 598km (371 miles) |
| Ferry to Bodrum, bus | 23h 30m | €120($120) | 3 times a week | 1,845km (1,146 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 21h 10m | €345($345) | twice daily | 2,038km (1,266 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kos and Kalamata
Ferry operators
Dodekanisos Seaways
Hellenic Seaways
Yeşil Marmaris Lines
Bus companies
KTEL Messinias
Union Ivkoni
KTEL Korinthias
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Airports near Kalamata
The following major airports near Kalamata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kalamata International Airport (KLX)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Kalamata
Kithira Airport (KIT)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Kalamata
Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)
- Distance
- 134km (84 miles) from Kalamata