How to travel from Lemnos to Kos, Greece

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Fly

Fly from Limnos (LXS) to Kos (KGS).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Sky Express

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2 similiar routes

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Vathy Samou and then to Kos.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lemnos and Kos

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Ferry/Boat travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Lemnos to Kos

Compare travel optionsbetween Lemnos and Kos

Transport options from Lemnos to Kos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 20m
€175($175)
every 4 hours600km (373 miles)
Plane and Ferry4h 60m
€235($235)
twice a week434km (270 miles)
Fly to Rhodes (RHO), Ferry6hrs
€215($215)
5 times a week785km (488 miles)
Ferry + 2 similar
14h 25m
€115($115)
twice a week545km (339 miles)
Ferry via Fourni16h 5m
€110($110)
once a week580km (361 miles)
Ferry and Bus12h 40m
€95($95)
3 times a week632km (393 miles)

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Airports near Kos

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

KGS
Kos Island International Airport (KGS)
International Airport
Distance
1km (1 miles) from Kos
JKL
Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Kos
JTY
Astypalaia Airport (JTY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Kos