The distance between Lemnos and Kos is around 434km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lemnos to Kos 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 Kos → Lemnos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Limnos (LXS) to Kos (KGS).
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Take a ferry to Vathy Samou and then to Kos.
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There are several options for getting from Lemnos to Kos by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).
The distance between Lemnos and Kos is around 434km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 385km (239 miles)
It takes around 14h 25m to get from Lemnos and Kos by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lemnos to Kos is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Lemnos and Kos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lemnos and Kos. We recommend that you fly from Limnos (LXS) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lemnos and Kos. We recommend that you fly from Limnos (LXS) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lemnos and Kos. The ferry typically takes around 14h 25m and departs twice a week.
Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and Dodekanisos Seaways run the ferry services between Lemnos and Kos. Ferries run twice a week and take around 14h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Lemnos and Kos. Flights depart from Limnos (LXS) and arrive at Kos (KGS) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Lemnos to Kos. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lemnos to Kos typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Limnos (LXS) and and arrive into Kos (KGS).
The closest major airport to Kos is Kos Island International Airport (KGS) (KGS) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Kos. Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL) (JKL) and Astypalaia Airport (JTY) (JTY) 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 Lemnos to Kos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Vathy Samou and then to Kos. instead which will take 14h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lemnos to Kos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 14h 25m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 3h 20m | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 600km (373 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 4h 60m | €235($235) | twice a week | 434km (270 miles) |
Fly to Rhodes (RHO), Ferry | 6hrs | €215($215) | 5 times a week | 785km (488 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 14h 25m | €115($115) | twice a week | 545km (339 miles) |
Ferry via Fourni | 16h 5m | €110($110) | once a week | 580km (361 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 12h 40m | €95($95) | 3 times a week | 632km (393 miles) |
Hellenic Seaways
Jalem Tur
Skymarine
Yeşil Marmaris Lines
MetroTurizm
Kamil Koc
Pamukkale
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
The following major airports near Kos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.