UPDATE March 2019:

Upon checking the updated schedule for 2019, this direct route was not found on booking sites or schedule sites.

Two ways to get from Thessaloniki to Kos are :

• bus from Thessaloniki to Bodrum then ferry to Kos
• flight from Thessaloniki to Rhodes then ferry to Kos

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The Kos to Thessaloniki ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the post.

Thessaloniki is currently connected by ferry with a variety of destinations, including the Dodecanese Islands.

Kos is the third largest island of the Dodecanese but is more laid-back than Rhodes. It ranks high among local travelers (4th position) and is one of the most loved Greek islands. The mild climate which blesses the island year round and the incredible beaches have made Kos an important travel destination, especially for Europeans.

How long does it take to get from Thessaloniki to Kos?

It takes about 21 hours to get from Thessaloniki to Kos on a regular ferry.

Is there a high speed ferry between Thessaloniki and Kos?

No.

How much does it cost to get from Thessaloniki to Kos by ferry?

An economy class seat costs €47 per person, one way, while an airplane type of seat costs €51 per person, one way. A bed in a 2 berth cabin outside costs €100 per person, one way.

Special offers are available on the company’s website, including the price of €20 for an economy seat to all Dodecanese Islands (with several restrictions). Children up to 4 years old travel for free and children between 4 and 10 years old get a 50% discount.

How many ferries per day depart from Thessaloniki to Kos during the low season?

The ferry stop running by the end of September but they resume the normal schedule in spring. The low season schedule is not yet available.

How many ferries per day depart from Thessaloniki to Kos during the high season?

There’s a single ferry connecting Thessaloniki to Kos during the 2010 high season. It departs on Friday at 8 p.m. and runs between June 4 and September 24.

Are there any overnight journeys between Thessaloniki and Kos?

Yes, the only ferry is an overnight ferry.

Where can I buy tickets from?

Tickets can be bought online right here, from the travel agents, from the ferry company’s website, as well as from the port.

If you want to benefit from the special offers, the only way to do that is by booking the tickets on the company’s website (note: the booking process works only on Internet Explorer browser).

Does everyone charge the same prices?

The prices should be the same regardless of where you purchase the ticket from (except for the special offers available only on the company’s website).

How about the ferries from Kos to Thessaloniki?

There’s only one ferry connecting Kos to Thessaloniki during the 2010 high season. It departs on Thursday at 8:45 p.m. and runs between June 3 and September 23.

Important note:

The ferry companies submit their schedule weekly to the Ministry of Mercantile Marine so make sure to double check the schedule especially if you are using the online booking engines.

Read more about:

>> Ferries in Greece
>> Ferries from Athens: How to deal with the Port of Piraeus
>> Ferries from Athens to Aegina
>> Ferries from Athens to Crete
>> Ferries from Athens to Karpathos
>> Ferries from Athens to Hydra
>> Ferries from Athens to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Rafina to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Athens to Patmos
>> Ferries from Athens to Santorini
>> Ferries from Santorini to Crete
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Syros
>> Ferries from Santorini to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Naxos
>> Ferries from Alonissos to Skopelos
>> Ferries from Corfu to Patras
>> Ferries from Rhodes to Kos
>> Ferries to and from Santorini
>> Ferries from Athens to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Crete
>> Ferries from Santorini to Karpathos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Lesvos
>> Ferries to and from Mykonos
>> Ferries from Crete to Gavdos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Santorini to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Ios
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Tinos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Athens to Naxos
>> Ferries from Athens to Thessaloniki
>> Ferries from Santorini to Syros
>> Ferries from Kavala to Thassos
>> Ferries from Alonissos to Skiathos
>> Ferries from Athens to Lesvos (Lesbos)
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Chios

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