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Ferry from Kos to Nisyros

The harbourfront of Kos with palm trees and fishing boats

Route map

  • Dodekanisos Seaways
  • Blue Star Ferries
  • Anem Ferries
  • SAOS Ferries

Ferry connections Kos - Nisyros

Operators compared

Operator Duration (hrs:min) Sailings per operating day Operating days Vessels
Dodekanisos Seaways 0:50 1 94 Dodekanisos Express, Dodekanisos Pride
Blue Star Ferries 1:05–1:15 1 16 Blue Star Patmos
Anem Ferries 1:30 1 16 Olympios Ermis
SAOS Ferries 1:40 1 8 Saonisos, Stavros

Fares by vehicle

Foot passenger
€6
Car
€40

Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.

Season and frequency

Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1

Sailings per operating day

Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season

Timetable

Date

Timetable

Ports and terminals

Kos

Island port

Location
Ampavris, Kos, Regionalbezirk Kos, Region Südliche Ägäis

Nisyros

Island port

Location
Pali, Regionalbezirk Kos, Region Südliche Ägäis

Frequently asked questions about the Kos - Nisyros ferry

Crossing time

How long does the ferry from Kos to Nisyros take? +
The crossing from Kos to Nisyros takes 50 minutes on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 50 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes. The difference comes down to the ship: DODEKANISOS EXPRESS takes 50 minutes and Blue Star Patmos takes 1 hour 15 minutes.

Timetable

How often does the ferry from Kos to Nisyros run? +
The ferry from Kos to Nisyros runs on 2 days a week. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.

Operator

Which ferry companies sail from Kos to Nisyros? +
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Anem Ferries and SAOS Ferries serve the Kos - Nisyros route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.

Vehicles

Can I take a vehicle on the Kos - Nisyros ferry? +
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.

Season

Does the Kos - Nisyros ferry run all year round? +
Yes, departures are scheduled for all twelve months. How frequent they are differs between high and low season.