Kos Getting there & around

Getting around

Boat

Excursion boat

From Kos Town there are many boat excursions around the island and to other islands. Examples of return fares: Kalymnos €10; Pserimos, Kalymnos and Platy €20; and Nisyros €20. There is also a daily excursion boat from Kardamena to Nisyros (€14 return) and from Mastihari to Pserimos and Kalymnos. In Kos Town these boats line the southern arm of Akti Koundourioti.

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Car & motorcycle

Car, motorcycle & bicycle

There are numerous car, motorcycle and moped-rental outlets. You’ll be tripping over bicycles to rent; prices range from €5 for a bone shaker to €10 for a half-decent mountain bike. Cycling is very popular in Kos, so make the best of the opportunity.

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Bus & tram

Bus

The bus station (22420 22292; Kleopatras 7) is just west of the Olympic Airlines office. Buses regularly serve all parts of the island, as well as the all-important beaches on the south side of Kos. A bus to the beaches will cost around €3.60.

Urban buses have two ticket prices: zone A (€0.80) and zone B (€1). An automatic ticket vending machine is in front of the Blue Star Ferries office on the harbour.

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