Getting from Agios Efstratios to Kos

If you are heading to Kos from Agios Efstratios you are making your way from a small island in the northern Aegean to one of the most popular islands in the Dodecanese group, the birthplace of Hippocrates with good beaches, a lively town and ancient ruins that are among the finest in the eastern Aegean.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Agios Efstratios to Kos. Getting there means taking the ferry from Agios Efstratios to Lemnos, which runs 4 times a week in summer and takes around 1 hour 30 minutes, flying to Athens and then flying to Kos or taking the overnight Piraeus to Kos ferry, which takes around 12 to 15 hours.

Getting there by air

Kos has an international airport with daily connections from Athens. Taking the ferry from Agios Efstratios to Lemnos, flying to Athens and then Athens to Kos takes around 1 hour in the air. Total travel time is around 5 to 6 hours and is the most practical approach for most travelers.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Agios Efstratios to Lemnos and fly to Kos via Athens. It is the fastest and most practical approach. If you are traveling with a car, fly to Athens and take the overnight Piraeus to Kos ferry, which takes your vehicle and arrives in the morning.