The distance between Samos and Kos is around 181km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Samos to Kos by ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kos → Samos if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Kos.
Hellenic Seaways
Take a ferry to Kuşadası then take the bus to Bodrum then take a ferry to Kos.
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There are several options for getting from Samos to Kos by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 4h 25m.
The distance between Samos and Kos is around 181km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 106km (66 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Samos and Kos by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Samos to Kos is to take a ferry which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Samos and Kos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Samos and Kos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kos. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samos and Kos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kos. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Samos and Kos. The ferry typically takes around 4h 25m and departs twice a week.
Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Samos and Kos. Ferries run twice a week and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samos to Kos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kos. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Samos to Kos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kos. instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samos to Kos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry | 4h 25m | €50($50) | twice a week | 181km (113 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 4h 30m | €56($56) | once daily | 202km (125 miles) |
Hellenic Seaways
Barel Travel
Meander Travel
Skymarine
Yeşil Marmaris Lines
The following major airports near Kos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.