The distance between Santorini and Kos is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Santorini to Kos by ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kos → Santorini if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Kos (KGS).
Take a ferry to Kos.
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There are several options for getting from Santorini to Kos by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Santorini and Kos is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (94 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Santorini and Kos by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Santorini to Kos is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Santorini and Kos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Santorini and Kos. We recommend that you fly from Santorini (JTR) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Santorini and Kos. We recommend that you fly from Santorini (JTR) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Santorini and Kos. The ferry typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once a week.
Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Santorini and Kos. Ferries run once a week and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Santorini and Kos. Flights depart from Santorini (JTR) and arrive at Kos (KGS) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Santorini to Kos. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Santorini to Kos typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Santorini (JTR) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Santorini to Kos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kos. instead which will take 5h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santorini to Kos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 40m | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 551km (342 miles) |
Ferry | 5h 45m | €120($120) | once a week | 203km (126 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.