Nisyros - Kos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Nisyros - Kos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
The Nisyros to Kos ferry route is provided by 3 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Nisyros to Kos is approximately 45 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Nisyros to Kos cost around $20 and $79, 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.
The Nisyros to Kos ferry route is provided by 3 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Nisyros to Kos takes approximately 45 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The ferry duration for the Nisyros to Kos ferry can range between 45 minutes and 1 hour 40 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 3 weekly sailings from Nisyros to Kos.
Dodekanisos Seaways provide 1 sailing daily, 2 sailings weekly. Anem Ferries provide 1 sailing daily, 4 sailings weekly. SAOS Ferries provide 1 sailing daily, 2 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Nisyros Port at approximately 06:30 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 22:45. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Nisyros to Kos is with Dodekanisos Seaways in 45 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Nisyros to Kos usually cost around $20.60.
There are currently no overnight ferries from Nisyros to Kos.
There are cabins available on ferries from Nisyros to Kos with Dodekanisos Seaways.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Nisyros to Kos with Dodekanisos Seaways.
Yes, you can bring your car on the Nisyros to Kos ferry with Dodekanisos Seaways, Anem Ferries & SAOS Ferries.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Nisyros Kos ferry with Dodekanisos Seaways, Anem Ferries & SAOS Ferries.
Passengers travelling with Dodekanisos Seaways can bring up to 50kg of luggage per person at no extra cost. Please do not exceed this allowance otherwise you may incur additional fees.
The price of a ferry from Nisyros to Kos can vary between $19.57 and $79.03 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $20.60, with prices ranging from $11 and $42. The average price of a car passenger is $0.00, with prices ranging from $41 and $91. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees. 1 December 2025
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Kos ferry.
First class is available on ferries from Nisyros to Kos with Dodekanisos Seaways.
Yes, you can take a day trip from Nisyros to Kos by ferry, with several crossings available, especially during the summer months. The journey takes about 50 minutes to 1 hour each way, making it easy to explore Kos’s historic sites before returning to Nisyros the same day. Check ferry schedules, ticket prices, and operator options to plan a smooth Dodecanese island-hopping experience.
The best way to travel from Nisyros to Kos is by ferry. With 1 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Nisyros - Kos Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| Destination Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Dodekanisos Seaways, Anem Ferries & SAOS Ferries | |
| Average Price | $21 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 45 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 06:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:45 | |
| Distance | 18 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 December 2025.
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 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.
