The distance between Kos and Samos is around 181km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Kos to Samos by ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Samos → Kos if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Vathy Samou.
Hellenic Seaways
Take a ferry to Bodrum then take the bus to Soke then take a ferry to Vathy.
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There are several options for getting from Kos to Samos by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 4h 25m.
The distance between Kos and Samos is around 181km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 106km (66 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Kos and Samos by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kos to Samos is to take a ferry which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Kos and Samos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kos and Samos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Vathy Samou. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kos and Samos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Vathy Samou. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kos and Samos. The ferry typically takes around 4h 25m and departs twice a week.
Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Kos and Samos. Ferries run twice a week and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kos to Samos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Vathy Samou. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Samos is Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Samos. Leros Airport (LRS) (LRS) and Ikaria Airport (JIK) (JIK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kos to Samos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Vathy Samou. instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kos to Samos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry | 4h 25m | €50($50) | twice a week | 181km (113 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 4h 30m | €56($56) | once daily | 202km (126 miles) |
Hellenic Seaways
Skymarine
Yeşil Marmaris Lines
Barel Travel
Meander Travel
MetroTurizm
The following major airports near Samos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.