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Kos – Nisyros

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Kos – Nisyros

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Ferry from Kos to Nisyros

The Kos to Nisyros ferry route is provided by 4 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Kos to Nisyros is approximately 50 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Kos to Nisyros cost around $26 and $131, 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.

Ferry times from Kos to Nisyros

Kos Nisyros ferry sailings typycally depart from Kos at around 00:20. The last ferry leaves at 17:00.

How long is the ferry from Kos to Nisyros?

The Kos Nisyros ferry trip can take around 50 minutes. The fastest Kos to Nisyros ferry is around 45 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Kos Nisyros Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 3 weekly sailings from Kos to Nisyros serviced by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries & Anem Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Kos to Nisyros

Kos Nisyros ferry prices typically range between $26* and $131*. The average price is typically $52*. The cheapest ferries from Kos to Nisyros start from $26*. The average price for a foot passenger is $52*. The average price for a car is $118*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.

How far is it from Kos to Nisyros?

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

Can I travel by car on the Kos Nisyros ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries & Anem Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Kos and Nisyros. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Kos and Nisyros.

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

Foot passengers can travel on the Kos to Nisyros ferry with Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries & Anem Ferries.

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

Pets can travel on ferries from Kos to Nisyros with Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
 

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Kos to Nisyros Ferry Most Popular Questions

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 2025-03-24 and 2025-03-30

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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