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.
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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Take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens International Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Kos (KGS).
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Take a ferry to Piraeus, Syros then Patmos and then to Kos.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry, Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 15m | €150($150) | every 20 mins | 434km (269 miles) |
Ferry to Piraeus, train and plane | 4h 35m | €200($200) | 6 times a week | 427km (265 miles) |
Ferry to Piraeus, train and plane | 7hrs | €170($170) | 3 times a week | 619km (385 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 25m | €230($230) | 3 times a week | 433km (269 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 8h | €61($61) | once daily | 2,019km (1,255 miles) |
Hellenic Seaways
Dodekanisos Seaways
Yeşil Marmaris Lines
Greek Railways (Suburban)
KTEL Argolidas
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
The following major airports near Kos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.