Ferry from Kos to Nisyros (Mandraki)
1h 15m to 1h 40m · from €7.50 · 3 operators
Kos to Nisyros at a glance
Ferries from Kos to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 14 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. The earliest departure in that window is 00:20 and the latest is 15:00. The crossing takes between 1h 15m and 1h 40m, depending on the vessel. In the next fortnight the route is served by 3 operators: Anem Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €7.50 on a conventional ferry and from €15.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. The sailing days are not the same from one week to the next during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 September 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €7.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 1 December 2026 | €15.00 | Book now |
| Seat (ECO) | €7.50 | Book now |
| Cabin (AB22) | €32.50 | Book now |
Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 30 September 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kos to Nisyros through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in September (1 or 2 a day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
Tap a month to see how it ran
Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 33 | 19 of 30 | about one a day |
| December 2025 | 43 | 21 of 31 | about one a day |
| January 2026 | 33 | 17 of 31 | about one a day |
| February 2026 | 28 | 18 of 28 | about one a day |
| March 2026 | 40 | 22 of 31 | about one a day |
| April 2026 | 44 | 21 of 30 | about one a day |
| May 2026 | 41 | 20 of 31 | about one a day |
| June 2026 | 46 | 23 of 30 | 1 or 2 a day |
| July 2026 | 45 | 23 of 31 | about one a day |
| August 2026 | 43 | 21 of 31 | about one a day |
| September 2026 | 48 | 24 of 30 | 1 or 2 a day |
| October 2026 | 44 | 27 of 31 | about one a day |
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
Anem Ferries (Olympios Ermis)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos)
Anem Ferries (Olympios Ermis)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Paros)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisosd)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisosd)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos, Stavros)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos, Stavros)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos)
These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Kos to Nisyros Route Map
Kos to Nisyros is one of the shortest and best served crossings in the Dodecanese, taking anywhere from under an hour on the Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans to about an hour and forty minutes on the conventional ferries. Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries and ANEM all work the route with a mix of vessels including the Blue Star Patmos, the Dodekanisos Express and Pride, and the Olympios Ermis. Fares start around €7.50, which makes it one of the cheaper island hops in the region.
Nisyros is a volcanic island and that is the whole point of going. The main port is Mandraki, a small harbour town on the northwest coast, and the island's centrepiece is the caldera inland, where a road runs down to a crater floor you can walk across. It is a small island with limited accommodation, and many people come over from Kos for the day and go back the same evening.
With around twenty sailings a fortnight this runs several times a day in season, which is what makes the day trip workable. Current departure times, operators and fares are listed below. Onward links from Nisyros continue to Tilos, Symi and Rhodes on the Dodecanese chain.
Weekly Kos to Nisyros Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 14 November 2026 to 11 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Kos.
Anem Ferries
Book Anem Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 08:30, 15:00 | |
| 15:00 |
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 00:20 (night of Sunday to Monday) | |
| 03:00 (night of Thursday to Friday) |
Dodekanisos Seaways
Book Dodekanisos Seaways tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 12:10 |
First sailing in this period: Tue 1 December.
SAOS Ferries
Book SAOS Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 07:20 |
Timetable published to 17 November 2026.
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Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 14 November 2026 to 30 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 10 of the 17 days from 14 November, 1 to 3 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 00:20, latest 15:00. Fastest crossing 1h 15m. Conventional ferries: Anem Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 21 of 31 days, 1 to 3 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 00:20, latest 15:00. Fastest crossing 50m. Conventional ferries: Anem Ferries and Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- January 2027: sails on 17 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 00:20, latest 12:10. Fastest crossing 50m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- February 2027: sails on 8 of 28 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 12:10. Fastest crossing 50m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- March 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 12:15. Fastest crossing 50m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- April 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 12:15. Fastest crossing 50m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- May 2027: sails on 8 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 12:15, latest 14:40. Fastest crossing 50m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- June 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 13:35, latest 14:40. Fastest crossing 50m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- July 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 13:35, latest 15:00. Fastest crossing 50m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- August 2027: sails on 8 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 13:35, latest 15:00. Fastest crossing 50m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- September 2027: sails on 10 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 13:35, latest 14:40. Fastest crossing 50m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
Kos to Nisyros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €7.50 on a conventional ferry and from €15.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €7.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 1 December 2026 | €15.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Anem Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Seat | passenger | €9.00 |
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin (AB22) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB42) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB43) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB44) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET2) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET3) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET4) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (A42) | cabin | €41.00 |
| Cabin (A4PET2) | cabin | €41.00 |
| Cabin (AB21) | cabin | €42.00 |
| Cabin (AB4PET1) | cabin | €42.00 |
| Cabin (A43) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A44) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET3) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET4) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH2) | cabin | €46.00 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH3) | cabin | €48.50 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH4) | cabin | €48.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET1) | cabin | €54.00 |
| Cabin (L2DBRTH2) | cabin | €54.00 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH1) | cabin | €59.00 |
| Cabin (L2DBRTH1) | cabin | €69.00 |
| Seat (ECO) | passenger | €7.50 |
| Seat (ATS1) | passenger | €9.50 |
| Seat (ATS2) | passenger | €9.50 |
| Seat (ATS3) | passenger | €9.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
SAOS Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lounge / Deck | passenger | €7.60 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Other companies quoting this crossing
These companies publish a tariff for the crossing but have no departure in the timetable below, which is why they are not among the operators counted for this route. Their figures are a guide to what they charge when they do sail it.
Dodekanisos Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Seat (ATS) | passenger | €15.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Kos?
Yes. The ferry port sits right in Kos Town, about 2km from the centre, a 20-25 minute walk or five-minute drive, with rental desks nearby. Buses run regularly between the main towns but thin out fast once you leave them, so a car is worth it if you want to reach the Asclepion, Mount Dikeos villages or the quieter beaches. Compare prices at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kos to Nisyros between 14 November 2026 and 27 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 November Book for Sat 14 November | 07:20 | 09:00 | 1h 40m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 16 November Book for Mon 16 November | 00:20 (night of Sunday to Monday) | 01:35 | 1h 15m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 16 November | 08:30 | 10:00 | 1h 30m | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
| Mon 16 November | 15:00 | 16:30 | 1h 30m | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
| Tue 17 November Book for Tue 17 November | 07:20 | 09:00 | 1h 40m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Tue 17 November | 15:00 | 16:30 | 1h 30m | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
| Wed 18 November Book for Wed 18 November | 15:00 | 16:30 | 1h 30m | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
| Fri 20 November Book for Fri 20 November | 03:00 (night of Thursday to Friday) | 04:15 | 1h 15m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 23 November Book for Mon 23 November | 00:20 (night of Sunday to Monday) | 01:35 | 1h 15m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 23 November | 08:30 | 10:00 | 1h 30m | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
| Mon 23 November | 15:00 | 16:30 | 1h 30m | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
| Tue 24 November Book for Tue 24 November | 15:00 | 16:30 | 1h 30m | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
| Wed 25 November Book for Wed 25 November | 15:00 | 16:30 | 1h 30m | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
| Fri 27 November Book for Fri 27 November | 03:00 (night of Thursday to Friday) | 04:15 | 1h 15m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kos to Nisyros?
Ferries from Kos to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 14 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. In that fortnight the sailing days are not the same from one week to the next. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Kos to Nisyros today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Kos to Nisyros (Mandraki) today. Departure time: 07:20.
How many ferries run from Kos to Nisyros this week?
8 sailings from Kos to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled over the next seven days, 1 or 2 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Monday.
What time is the first ferry from Kos to Nisyros?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Kos to Nisyros (Mandraki) usually leaves at 07:20. Across the published schedule departure times range from 00:20 to 15:00.
How long is the ferry from Kos to Nisyros?
The fastest crossing from Kos to Nisyros (Mandraki) takes 1h 15m and the slowest 1h 40m. Typical crossing times by operator: Blue Star Ferries 1h 15m, Anem Ferries 1h 30m and SAOS Ferries 1h 40m.
How much does the Kos to Nisyros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kos to Nisyros (Mandraki) ferry start from €7.50 on a conventional ferry and from €15.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. A cabin berth is published from €32.50. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Kos to Nisyros route?
In the next fortnight the Kos to Nisyros (Mandraki) route is served by Anem Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. In the next 14 days crossings run on conventional ferries; high-speed sailings are published again from 1 December 2026.
Tips for the Kos to Nisyros ferry
- The harbour sits right beside the medieval Castle of the Knights, with ticket agencies lining the waterfront. For domestic sailings on Dodekanisos Seaways and Blue Star ferries, arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes before departure to buy tickets and locate your berth.
- If you are travelling on to Kalymnos, check which port is printed on your ticket – many sailings, including the frequent local car ferries, depart from Mastichari on Kos's north-west coast, not from Kos Town harbour.
- Left-luggage lockers at Kos Town port are limited, so don't rely on finding one at short notice; pack light enough to carry your bags the short walk from the harbour into the old town yourself.
- On a sunny day, the sheltered lee side of the vessel (the side facing away from the wind) is the most comfortable spot on the outer deck.
- On very short crossings of under 30 minutes, there may be no cafeteria service – buy drinks and snacks before boarding if you need them.
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