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.
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.
👋 Also check out Thassos → Kos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kos (KGS) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos.
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Take a ferry to Fournoi, Karlovasi then Kavala and then to Thasos.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Ferry | 4h 10m | €200($200) | every 4 hours | 694km (431 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 18h 20m | €235($235) | once a week | 706km (439 miles) |
Ferry via Vathy Samou | 21hrs | €130($130) | twice a week | 769km (478 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 23h 10m | €52($52) | once daily | 1,239km (770 miles) |
Dodekanisos Seaways
Aneth Lines
Thassos Ferries
Hellenic Seaways
Aegean Airlines
Condor Flugdienst
Sky Express
TUIfly
MetroTurizm
Alpar Turizm
The following major airports near Thassos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.