How to travel from Samos to Kos, Greece

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.

2 routes found

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 KosSamos if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Kos.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Hellenic Seaways

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Kuşadası then take the bus to Bodrum then take a ferry to Kos.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samos and Kos

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Ferry/Boat travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Samos to Kos

Compare travel optionsbetween Samos and Kos

Transport options from Samos to Kos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry
4h 25m
€50($50)
twice a week181km (113 miles)
Ferry and Bus
4h 30m
€56($56)
once daily202km (125 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Samos and Kos

Ferry operators

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