How to travel from Kos to Thassos, Greece

The distance between Kos and Thassos is around 694km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kos to Thassos by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Kos (KGS) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Fournoi, Karlovasi then Kavala and then to Thasos.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kos and Thassos

There are several options for getting from Kos to Thassos by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 23h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Kos and Thassos is around 694km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 489km (304 miles)

It takes around 18h 20m to get from Kos and Thassos by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Kos to Thassos is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Kos and Thassos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kos and Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Kos (KGS) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kos and Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Kos (KGS) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kos and Thassos. The ferry typically takes around 18h 20m and departs once a week.

Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, Aneth Lines, Thassos Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Kos and Thassos. Ferries run once a week and take around 18h 20m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kos to Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Kos (KGS) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Thassos is Kavala International Airport (KVA) (KVA) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Thassos. Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD) (AXD) and Lemnos International Airport (LXS) (LXS) 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 Thassos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Fournoi, Karlovasi then Kavala and then to Thasos. instead which will take 18h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kos to Thassos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 18h 20m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

How do I get from Kos to Thassos

Compare travel optionsbetween Kos and Thassos

Transport options from Kos to Thassos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry
4h 10m
€200($200)
every 4 hours694km (431 miles)
Ferry + 2 similar
18h 20m
€235($235)
once a week706km (439 miles)
Ferry via Vathy Samou21hrs
€130($130)
twice a week769km (478 miles)
Ferry and Bus23h 10m
€52($52)
once daily1,239km (770 miles)

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Airports near Thassos

The following major airports near Thassos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

KVA
Kavala International Airport (KVA)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Thassos
AXD
Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Thassos
LXS
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Thassos