How to travel from Thessaloniki to Kos, Greece

The distance between Thessaloniki and Kos is around 592km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Thessaloniki to Kos by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Kos (KGS).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated byOlympic Air+ 1 others

2 similiar routes

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Fourni and then to Kos.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Athens then take a ferry to Syros then Patmos and then to Kos.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Bodrum then take a ferry to Kos.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thessaloniki and Kos

There are several options for getting from Thessaloniki to Kos by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Thessaloniki and Kos is around 592km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (347 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Thessaloniki and Kos by plane.

The quickest way to get from Thessaloniki to Kos is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Thessaloniki and Kos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Thessaloniki and Kos. We recommend that you fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thessaloniki and Kos. We recommend that you fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Thessaloniki and Kos. The ferry typically takes around 21h 55m and departs once a week.

Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways run the ferry services between Thessaloniki and Kos. Ferries run once a week and take around 21h 55m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Thessaloniki and Kos. Flights depart from Thessaloniki (SKG) and arrive at Kos (KGS). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Thessaloniki and Kos with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

Olympic Air and Sky Express fly between Thessaloniki and Kos. Flights depart from Thessaloniki (SKG) and and arrive into Kos (KGS). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Thessaloniki to Kos typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Thessaloniki (SKG) 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.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Thessaloniki to Kos. We recommend that you fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 2h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thessaloniki to Kos is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Thessaloniki to Kos

Compare travel optionsbetween Thessaloniki and Kos

Transport options from Thessaloniki to Kos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 55m
€145($145)
every 4 hours592km (368 miles)
Plane and Ferry5h 40m
€145($145)
3 times a week770km (479 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 45m
€190($190)
once daily852km (529 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
21h 55m
€130($130)
once a week779km (484 miles)
Bus and Ferry18h 25m
€43($43)
once daily1,115km (693 miles)
Train and Ferry
12h 35m
€200($200)
3 times a week928km (577 miles)
Car and Ferry
14h 15m
€235($235)
twice daily1,307km (812 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