Kos Airport to Kos Town: Bus Times, Fare and Transfers (2026)
Kos Airport is not in Kos Town, so getting there takes some planning, especially on a Sunday or after a late arrival. This guide uses the bus company's own timetable and explains when a pre-booked transfer is the safer bet.
Quick answer
KTEL Kos runs buses between Kos Airport (KGS) and Kos Town for EUR 4.00 each way. On its timetable valid from 28 September 2026, buses leave the airport at 08:00, 10:00, 11:40, 14:20, 15:30, 17:40, 18:30 and 22:30 Monday to Saturday, and at 09:00, 11:40 and 16:00 on Sunday. Buy your ticket on the bus.
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What are the bus times from Kos Airport to Kos Town?
KTEL Kos, the island's bus company, publishes an airport timetable valid from 28 September 2026. It lists eight departures a day from the airport to Kos Town from Monday to Saturday, and three on Sunday. KTEL asks passengers to check the airport schedule often because it may change.
| Direction | Monday to Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Airport to Kos Town | 08:00, 10:00, 11:40, 14:20, 15:30, 17:40, 18:30, 22:30 | 09:00, 11:40, 16:00 |
| Kos Town to Airport | 08:20, 09:00, 10:00, 10:45, 13:00, 14:30, 16:30, 18:45, 21:00 | 10:00, 13:00, 17:00 |
How much is the bus and where do you buy a ticket?
The timetable gives the fare as EUR 4.00. KTEL's own notice says to always buy the ticket on the bus. For questions, KTEL lists its office at Kleopatras 7 in Kos Town and the phone number 22420 22292.
What if you land outside the bus times?
With the last weekday bus from the airport at 22:30 and only three buses on Sunday, an evening or Sunday arrival can leave a long wait. In that case, a private transfer booked before you fly gives you an agreed price and a driver waiting at arrivals, which also suits families and groups heading to resorts outside Kos Town.
Is hiring a car at Kos Airport worth it?
If you want to explore beaches and villages across the island rather than stay in one resort, collecting a hire car at the airport avoids planning around bus times. Compare prices and the fuel and insurance terms on the partner site before you book.
Sources
- KTEL Kos: airport timetable PDF, valid from 28 September 2026, checked 25 October 2026
- KTEL Kos: airport routes page, checked 25 October 2026
- KTEL Kos: general itineraries (buy tickets on the bus), checked 25 October 2026