Nisyros
Kos
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Ferry from Nisyros to Kos

The Nisyros to Kos ferry route is provided by 4 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Nisyros to Kos is approximately 50 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Nisyros to Kos cost around $18 and $78, 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 Nisyros to Kos.

Ferry times from Nisyros to Kos

Nisyros Kos ferry sailings typycally depart from Nisyros at around 07:30. The last ferry leaves at 22:45.

How long is the ferry from Nisyros to Kos?

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

Nisyros Kos Ferry Operator Schedules

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

Ferry prices from Nisyros to Kos

Nisyros Kos ferry prices typically range between $18* and $78*. The average price is typically $35*. The cheapest ferries from Nisyros to Kos start from $18*. The average price for a foot passenger is $35*. The average price for a car is $81*.

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 Nisyros to Kos?

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

Can I travel by car on the Nisyros Kos ferry?

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

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

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

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

Pets can travel on ferries from Nisyros to Kos 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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Nisyros - Kos Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryDodecanese Islands
Destination CountryDodecanese Islands
No. of Operators4
OperatorsBlue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries & Anem Ferries
Average Price$35
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings3
Average Sailing Duration50 m
Fastest Sailing Duration45 m
First Ferry07:30
Last Ferry22:45
Distance18 Nautical Miles

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

Nisyros to Kos Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Nisyros to Kos?

    The ferry crossing time from Nisyros to Kos 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 Nisyros to Kos?

    Nisyros to Kos ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Nisyros to Kos is $35. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Nisyros to Kos?

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

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

    Book ferries from Nisyros to Kos 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 Nisyros to Kos?

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

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

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

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

    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 Nisyros to Kos?

    The distance from Nisyros to Kos is 18 nautical miles.

Nisyros Guide

Located in the Dodecanese group of islands in the Aegean Sea, the island of Nisyros lies between the neighbouring islands of Kos and Tilos. The island's coast has a few sandy beaches, which are generally located in the north east part of the island, but generally the Nisyros coastline is characterised by rocky or pebbled beaches. The island's volcano is active but luckily for tourists it is not erupting and Fumaroles can be found at the craters. According to Greek mythology, the island was formed when Poseidon cut off a part of Kos and threw it onto the giant Polybotes to stop him from escaping. Fifth century ancient walls, which were originally part of the acropolis on the island, can be found near Mandraki and the island's ancient name was Porphyris.

From the island's port there are conventional and high speed ferry services that generally depart to the other islands of the Dodecanese. There are also services to the Cycladic islands and also to Crete, but usually via another island.


Kos Guide

Kos is a Greek island that lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is situated to the south of the island of Kalymnos and to the north of the island of Nisyros. The island, which is only around 3 miles off the Turkish coast and sits in the Keramiko Gulf, or the Kos Gulf, is the third largest of the Dodecanese islands. Kos is a well known and popular holiday destination where visitors go to enjoy the island's beaches. Kos was also one of the first Greek islands to recognise the benefits of tourism to its economy and as a result many hotels were built along the island's long and sandy coastline in the east and south. Cycling is a popular activity on Kos as the island's terrain is quite flat and because there are many bicycle hire outlets throughout the island along with some dedicated cycle paths between some of the larger hotels.

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 to Kos Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/17/2025 and 3/23/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 06:50 08:00 1 hour 10 minutes Sun
Dodekanisos Seaways 11:25 12:10 45 minutes Wed, Fri
SAOS Ferries 12:20 14:00 1 hour 40 minutes Thu
SAOS Ferries 17:10 18:50 1 hour 40 minutes Fri

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