How to travel from Poros to Kos, Greece

The distance between Poros and Kos is around 427km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Poros to Kos by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry, Train and Plane

Take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kos (KGS).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Piraeus, Syros then Patmos and then to Kos.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poros and Kos

There are several options for getting from Poros to Kos by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Poros and Kos is around 427km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 330km (205 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Poros and Kos by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Poros to Kos is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Poros and Kos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Poros and Kos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Poros and Kos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Poros and Kos. The ferry typically takes around 9h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

Hellenic Seaways, Seajets, Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways run the ferry services between Poros and Kos. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poros to Kos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Poros to Kos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus, Syros then Patmos and then to Kos. instead which will take 9h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poros to Kos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

How do I get from Poros to Kos

Compare travel optionsbetween Poros and Kos

Transport options from Poros to Kos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
€150($150)
every 20 mins434km (269 miles)
Ferry to Piraeus, train and plane4h 35m
€200($200)
6 times a week427km (265 miles)
Ferry to Piraeus, train and plane7hrs
€170($170)
3 times a week619km (385 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
9h 25m
€230($230)
3 times a week433km (269 miles)
Bus and Ferry1 day 8h
€61($61)
once daily2,019km (1,255 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