Ferry from Kos to Leros (Lakki)
1h 45m to 2h 35m · from €8.00 · 1 operator
Kos to Leros at a glance
Ferries from Kos to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled 8 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 20:30 and the latest is 21:35. The crossing takes between 1h 45m and 2h 35m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €8.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 28 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €8.50 | Book now |
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Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 28 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kos to Leros Route Map
Kos to Leros is a short northbound hop within the Dodecanese, handled by Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries with the Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos and Lefka Ori. Crossings take between about an hour and a half and two and a half hours depending on whether the ship calls at Kalymnos on the way. These are big conventional ferries taking cars and lorries, so the sailing is steady and there is plenty of room aboard.
Ferries on this route dock at Lakki, the main port of Leros and one of the more unusual harbours in the Aegean. The buildings around the waterfront are 1930s Italian Rationalist and Art Deco, a legacy of the Italian administration, and they give the town a look nothing like the whitewashed Cycladic template. The island itself is quiet and understated, with the hilltop Castle of Pandeli above the old town of Platanos and the beach village of Agia Marina on the other side.
The route runs most days in season, roughly ten sailings a fortnight, with fares starting around eight euros for a foot passenger. Exact departures, durations and current prices are in the table below. Leros also connects onward to Patmos, Lipsi and Piraeus, and the smaller Agia Marina harbour handles the catamaran traffic.
Kos to Leros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €8.50 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €8.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
Weekly Kos to Leros Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 1 conventional | 20:30 | 22:15 | 1h 45m | €14.50 | now to 2026-10-27 | Book the Blue Star 1 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 1 conventional | 20:30 | 22:30 | 2h | €14.50 | 2026-09-17 to 2026-10-22 | Book the Blue Star 1 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 1 conventional | 20:30 | 22:30 | 2h | €14.50 | 2026-09-20 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Blue Star 1 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 21:35 | 00:10 | 2h 35m | €8.50 | now to 2026-10-28 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Kos?
Yes. The ferry port sits right in Kos Town, about 2km from the centre, a 20-25 minute walk or five-minute drive, with rental desks nearby. Buses run regularly between the main towns but thin out fast once you leave them, so a car is worth it if you want to reach the Asclepion, Mount Dikeos villages or the quieter beaches. Compare prices at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kos to Leros between 2 October 2026 and 15 October 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2026-10-04 | 20:30 | 22:30 | 2h | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-06 | 20:30 | 22:15 | 1h 45m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-10-07 | 21:35 | 00:10 | 2h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-10-08 | 20:30 | 22:30 | 2h | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-10-11 | 20:30 | 22:30 | 2h | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-13 | 20:30 | 22:15 | 1h 45m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-10-14 | 21:35 | 00:10 | 2h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-10-15 | 20:30 | 22:30 | 2h | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kos to Leros?
Ferries from Kos to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled 8 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 28 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Kos to Leros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Kos to Leros (Lakki) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 4 October 2026, at 20:30. Departures fall on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Kos to Leros this week?
4 sailings from Kos to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kos to Leros?
Scheduled departures from Kos to Leros (Lakki) leave at 20:30 and 21:35.
How long is the ferry from Kos to Leros?
The fastest crossing from Kos to Leros (Lakki) takes 1h 45m and the slowest 2h 35m.
How much does the Kos to Leros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kos to Leros (Lakki) ferry start from €8.50 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Kos to Leros route?
The Kos to Leros (Lakki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Kos to Leros ferry
- The harbour sits right beside the medieval Castle of the Knights, with ticket agencies lining the waterfront. For domestic sailings on Dodekanisos Seaways and Blue Star ferries, arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes before departure to buy tickets and locate your berth.
- If you are travelling on to Kalymnos, check which port is printed on your ticket – many sailings, including the frequent local car ferries, depart from Mastichari on Kos's north-west coast, not from Kos Town harbour.
- Left-luggage lockers at Kos Town port are limited, so don't rely on finding one at short notice; pack light enough to carry your bags the short walk from the harbour into the old town yourself.
- Air conditioning inside Greek ferries can be set very cold, especially in summer – keep a light layer in your day bag even in hot weather.
- Weather cancellations are more common in the shoulder months (October, November, March, April) than in the height of summer, despite summer's meltemi wind.
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