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Ferry from Kos to Nisyros

Depending on the season their are about 3 weekly sailings between Kos and Nisyros. 4 ferry operators provide the ferries from Kos to Nisyros, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries & Anem Ferries.Kos Nisyros ferries take around 50 minutes. The ferry costs between $28 and $143, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Kos to Nisyros.

What's the ferry schedule from Kos to Nisyros?

The earliest Kos Nisyros ferry typically departs Kos at about 00:20 and the last ferry usually leaves at 17:00.

How long is the ferry from Kos to Nisyros?

Ferries from Kos to Nisyros sail in around 50 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Kos Nisyros Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 3 weekly sailings from Kos to Nisyros provided by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries & Anem Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Blue Star Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly. Dodekanisos Seaways provide 2 sailings weekly. SAOS Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly. Anem Ferries provide 4 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost from Kos to Nisyros?

The price of a ferry from Kos to Nisyros typically range between $28* and $143*. On average the Kos Nisyros ferry is $56*. The cheapest Kos Nisyros ferry prices start from $28*. The average price for a foot passenger is $56*. The average price for a car is $128*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.

What is the distance from Kos to Nisyros?

The distance between Kos to Nisyros is approximately 20 miles (33km) or 18 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Kos to Nisyros with a car?

Yes, Kos Nisyros ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries & Anem Ferries between Kos and Nisyros. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Kos and Nisyros use our Deal Finder.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Kos to Nisyros?

Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries & Anem Ferries allow foot passengers on Kos Nisyros ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Kos to Nisyros?

Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways allow pets on ferries from Kos to Nisyros. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.

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Kos - Nisyros Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryDodecanese Islands
Destination CountryDodecanese Islands
No. of Operators4
OperatorsBlue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries & Anem Ferries
Average Price$56
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings3
Average Sailing Duration50 m
Fastest Sailing Duration45 m
First Ferry00:20
Last Ferry17:00
Distance18 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Kos to Nisyros Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Kos to Nisyros?

    The ferry crossing time from Kos to Nisyros is approximately 50 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Kos to Nisyros?

    Kos to Nisyros ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Kos to Nisyros is $56. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Kos to Nisyros?

    There are 4 popular ferry operators for Kos to Nisyros. These are

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Kos to Nisyros?

    Book ferries from Kos to Nisyros through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Kos to Nisyros?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Kos to Nisyros with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Kos to Nisyros?

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Kos to Nisyros with

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Kos to Nisyros?

    Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with:

  • How far is Kos to Nisyros?

    The distance from Kos to Nisyros is 18 nautical miles.

Kos Guide

Located in the Dodecanese group of islands, the Greek island of Kos is around 4km from the coast of Bodrum in Turkey. The island is around 40 km long and 8 km wide and has a number of towns and villages. The main town and port is also called Kos, but the island's other villages include Kefalos, Tingaki, Kardamena, Mastihari, Antimachia, Marmari and Pyli. Kos Town is usually quite and there is lots to do there. There are plenty of restaurants, bars and clubs in the town which have led to the island as a whole becoming very popular with tourists. For those visitors looking for a bargain, practically everything is available in the island's shops from ceramics to fur, shoes to books and clothes and jewellery to leather products. The most popular tourist centres on the island often also have many small shops offering handmade goods such as ceramics and embroideries along with more traditional local products such as honey, herbs, wine, sweets and spices.

There are daily services between Kos and Piraeus along with services between Kos and the rest of the Dodecanese, the islands of the north eastern Aegean and Turkey. The trip by conventional ferry can take up to 13 hours, depending on the intermediate stopovers, and the trip with a high speed boat can take between 5 and 8 hours.


Nisyros Guide

The Greek island of Nisyros is one of the Dodecanese group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea, between the island of Kos and the island of Tilos. Nisyros is regarded as one of the most beautiful islands in the region and is largely untouched by tourism. The island, which has a coastline of around 28 km, was created, according to mythology, during the war between Gods and Giants where Poseidon chased the Giant Polyvotis down to Kos, cut a part of it and threw it to his enemy, sinking him forever in to the bottom of the Aegean Sea. This rock is Nisyros and the volcano's eruptions are said to be the angry breathing of the defeated Giant.

The island's capital, and home to the island's port, is Mandraki and is one of the largest villages on Nisyros. Mandraki is characterised by charming cobblestoned streets and squares and typical Greek whitewashed two storeyed houses complete with wooden balconies. The nightlife is not very intense but you will surely have a good time in the village where there are little tavernas and some bars to enjoy.

It can be reached by ferry from Piraeus, Kos and Rhodes.

Kos to Nisyros Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 24/3/2025 and 30/3/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 00:20 01:35 1 hour 15 minutes Tue
Blue Star Ferries 03:00 04:15 1 hour 15 minutes Sat
SAOS Ferries 07:20 09:00 1 hour 40 minutes Wed
Anem Ferries 08:30 10:00 1 hour 30 minutes Tue
Dodekanisos Seaways 12:15 13:05 50 minutes Wed, Fri
SAOS Ferries 14:10 15:45 1 hour 35 minutes Thu
Anem Ferries 15:00 16:30 1 hour 30 minutes Tue, Wed
Anem Ferries 17:00 18:30 1 hour 30 minutes Thu

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