How to travel from Kos to Lindos, Greece
The distance between Kos and Lindos is around 147km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 45m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Kos to Lindos by ferry, taxi and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lindos → Kos if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Taxi
Take a ferry to Rhodos then take a taxi to Líndos.
- Duration3h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Rhodos then take the bus to Lindos.
- Duration4h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€36($36)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Rhodes, Bus
Take a ferry to Rhodes then take the bus to Lindos.
- Duration5hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€62($62)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kos and Lindos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kos to Lindos by ferry, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Kos and Lindos is around 147km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 119km (74 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Kos and Lindos by ferry and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Kos to Lindos is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Kos and Lindos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kos and Lindos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rhodos then take a taxi to Líndos. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kos and Lindos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rhodos then take a taxi to Líndos. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kos to Lindos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rhodos then take a taxi to Líndos. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Lindos is Rhodes International Airport (RHO) (RHO) which is approximately 35km (21 miles) from Lindos. Karpathos Airport (AOK) (AOK) and Kos Island International Airport (KGS) (KGS) 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 Lindos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rhodos then take a taxi to Líndos. instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kos to Lindos is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kos and Lindos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Taxi | 3h 45m | €125($125) | 3 times a week | 147km (91 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 4h 50m | €36($36) | 3 times a week | 149km (92 miles) |
Ferry to Rhodes, Bus | 5hrs | €62($62) | once daily | 149km (93 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kos and Lindos
Ferry operators
Dodekanisos Seaways
Hellenic Seaways
Bus companies
KTEL Rodou
Airports near Lindos
The following major airports near Lindos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Rhodes International Airport (RHO)
- Distance
- 35km (21 miles) from Lindos
Karpathos Airport (AOK)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Lindos
Kos Island International Airport (KGS)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Lindos