Access

By boat: The island is connected to the port of Piraeus as well as several islands in the Aegean as the port of Heraklio (Crete), Rhodes (duration about 3 hours), Thessaloniki, Syros (lasting 7-8 hours) etc. The journey from the port of Piraeus takes about ten to fifteen hours.
Ferry Schedules: 1440
The island also has a marina, which is open daily 7:00 to 22:00
Tel: (+30) 22420 57500
www.kosmarina.gr

By plane: Kos has the national Hippocrates airport and is connected with Athens, Thessaloniki and other domestic and international airports. To get from the airport to Kos town or other villages you can either go on public transportation or by taxi or private vehicle.
Airport Tel: (+30) 22420 56000

Useful telephone numbers

Health Services
Emergency call: 166
Hospital of Kos: (+30) 22420 28050
Health Center: (+30) 22420 23423
First Aid Station Messochori: (+30) 22420 71209
Municipalities
Municipality of Kos: (+30) 22420 28724, 28223, 22326
Police Authorities
Emergency call: 100
Police station: (+30) 22420 28211
Tourist police: (+30) 22420 22444
Port Authorities
Port authority: (+30) 22420 26594
Fire Services, Forestry
Emergency call: 199
Fire service: (+30) 22420 22199, 22191
Transportations
Taxi:
Kos: (+30) 22420 22777, 23333-4, 21666
Kefalos: (+30) 22420 71222
Mandraki: (+30) 22420 31202
Pyli: (+30) 22420 41222
Bus stations: (+30) 22420 22292