How to travel from Kos to Meteora, Greece
The distance between Kos and Meteora is around 710km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kos to Meteora by ferry, train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Meteora → Kos if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Kos (KGS) to Kozani (KZI) then take a taxi to Meteora (Station).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€245($245)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Patmos then Syros and then to Piraeus then take the train to Kalambaka.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Piraeus then take the bus to Kalabaka.
- Duration18hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Bodrum then drive to Meteora (Station).
- Duration16h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€270($270)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kos and Meteora
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kos to Meteora by ferry, train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €89 ($89) and will take around 22h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).
The distance between Kos and Meteora is around 710km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 577km (358 miles)
It takes around 12h 45m to get from Kos and Meteora by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Kos to Meteora is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Kos and Meteora is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €89 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kos and Meteora. We recommend that you fly from Kos (KGS) to Kozani (KZI) then take a taxi to Meteora (Station). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kos and Meteora. We recommend that you fly from Kos (KGS) to Kozani (KZI) then take a taxi to Meteora (Station). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kos to Meteora. We recommend that you fly from Kos (KGS) to Kozani (KZI) then take a taxi to Meteora (Station). instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Meteora is Kozani National Airport (KZI) (KZI) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Meteora. Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) (SKG) and Corfu International Airport (CFU) (CFU) 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 Meteora. We recommend that you take a ferry to Patmos then Syros and then to Piraeus then take the train to Kalambaka. instead which will take 12h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kos to Meteora is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 12h 45m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kos and Meteora
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 4h 40m | €245($245) | every 4 hours | 768km (477 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6hrs | €150($150) | 3 times a week | 819km (509 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 50m | €125($125) | once daily | 710km (441 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 12h 45m | €220($220) | 3 times a week | 728km (452 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 18hrs | €115($115) | 6 times a week | 730km (454 miles) |
| Ferry to Bodrum, bus | 22h 35m | €89($89) | 3 times a week | 1,372km (853 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 16h 35m | €270($270) | twice daily | 1,534km (953 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kos and Meteora
Ferry operators
Dodekanisos Seaways
Hellenic Seaways
Yeşil Marmaris Lines
Bus companies
KTEL Grevenon
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Ammon Express
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Airports near Meteora
The following major airports near Meteora offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kozani National Airport (KZI)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Meteora
Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
- Distance
- 144km (90 miles) from Meteora
Corfu International Airport (CFU)
- Distance
- 148km (92 miles) from Meteora