Ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kos
1h 14m to 1h 30m · from €7.50 · 3 operators
Nisyros to Kos at a glance
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kos are scheduled 13 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. The earliest departure in that window is 07:30 and the latest is 22:45. The crossing takes between 1h 14m and 1h 30m, depending on the vessel. 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 |
| ECO Seat | €7.50 | Book now |
| AB22 Cabin | €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.
Nisyros to Kos 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 | 37 | 19 of 30 | about one a day |
| December 2025 | 41 | 23 of 31 | about one a day |
| January 2026 | 34 | 17 of 31 | about one a day |
| February 2026 | 26 | 16 of 28 | about one a day |
| March 2026 | 40 | 19 of 31 | about one a day |
| April 2026 | 42 | 21 of 30 | about one a day |
| May 2026 | 41 | 20 of 31 | about one a day |
| June 2026 | 45 | 23 of 30 | 1 or 2 a day |
| July 2026 | 45 | 22 of 31 | about one a day |
| August 2026 | 44 | 22 of 31 | about one a day |
| September 2026 | 47 | 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
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
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)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisos)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
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.
Nisyros to Kos Route Map
Nisyros to Kos is the island's main lifeline, taking anywhere from about three quarters of an hour on the fast catamarans to an hour and forty minutes on the conventional ferries. Anem Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries all work it, with vessels including Dodekanisos Express, Dodekanisos Pride, Blue Star Patmos and Olympios Ermis. The catamarans are quicker and smoother, the conventional ships carry vehicles and cost less.
Kos is a large, lively Dodecanese island with the Turkish coast near Bodrum just across the water. The main harbour at Kos Town sits directly beneath the medieval Castle of the Knights, which is visible as you come in. Beyond the town there are beach resorts, flat cycling country and archaeological sites including the Asklepieion, the ancient healing sanctuary associated with Hippocrates.
This is a busy pairing, with sailings most days and often more than one a day in high season. Current times and fares are shown in the timetable below, with fares starting around €7.50. Some services use Kos Town and others the smaller ports of Mastichari or Kardamena, so check which harbour your ticket names.
Weekly Nisyros to Kos Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Nisyros.
Anem Ferries
Book Anem Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 10:30 | |
| 07:30 |
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 20:35 | |
| 22:45 |
Dodekanisos Seaways
Book Dodekanisos Seaways tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 11:20 |
First sailing in this period: Tue 1 December.
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Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 30 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 13 of the 18 days from 13 November, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 07:30, latest 22:45. Fastest crossing 1h 14m. Conventional ferries: Anem Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 21 of 31 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 07:30, latest 22:45. Fastest crossing 45m. 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 11:20, latest 22:45. Fastest crossing 45m. 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 11:20. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- March 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 11:25. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- April 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 11:25. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- May 2027: sails on 8 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 10:40, latest 12:40. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- June 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 10:40, latest 12:40. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- July 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 10:40, latest 12:40. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- August 2027: sails on 8 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 10:40, latest 12:40. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- September 2027: sails on 10 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 10:40, latest 12:40. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
Nisyros to Kos 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB22 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| AB21 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4BRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €46.00 |
| A4BRTH3 Cabin | cabin | €48.50 |
| A4BRTH4 Cabin | cabin | €48.50 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| L2DBRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| A4BRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €59.00 |
| L2DBRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €69.00 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €7.50 |
| ATS1 Seat | passenger | €9.50 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €9.50 |
| ATS3 Seat | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ATS Seat | 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 Nisyros to Kos between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 November | 22:45 | 23:59 | 1h 14m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 14 November | 20:40 | 22:10 | 1h 30m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 16 November | 10:30 | 12:00 | 1h 30m | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
| Mon 16 November | 20:35 | 21:50 | 1h 15m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 17 November | 07:30 | 09:00 | 1h 30m | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
| Wed 18 November | 07:30 | 09:00 | 1h 30m | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
| Thu 19 November | 07:30 | 09:00 | 1h 30m | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
| Fri 20 November | 22:45 | 23:59 | 1h 14m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 23 November | 10:30 | 12:00 | 1h 30m | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
| Mon 23 November | 20:35 | 21:50 | 1h 15m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 24 November | 07:30 | 09:00 | 1h 30m | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
| Wed 25 November | 07:30 | 09:00 | 1h 30m | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
| Thu 26 November | 07:30 | 09:00 | 1h 30m | Olympios Ermis | Anem Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Nisyros to Kos?
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kos are scheduled 13 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 Nisyros to Kos today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kos today. Departure time: 22:45.
How many ferries run from Nisyros to Kos this week?
7 sailings from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kos are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Monday.
What time is the first ferry from Nisyros to Kos?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kos usually leaves at 07:30. Across the published schedule departure times range from 07:30 to 22:45.
How long is the ferry from Nisyros to Kos?
The fastest crossing from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kos takes 1h 14m and the slowest 1h 30m. Typical crossing times by operator: Blue Star Ferries 1h 14m to 1h 15m, SAOS Ferries 1h 30m and Anem Ferries 1h 30m.
How much does the Nisyros to Kos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kos 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 Nisyros to Kos route?
The Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kos 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 Nisyros to Kos ferry
- Cancellation policies vary by operator – most offer a full refund if cancelled more than 24 hours before departure, but read the small print before you book.
- Winter sailings are less frequent but rarely sell out for foot passengers; vehicles may be more restricted due to reduced sailing frequency.
- The autumn equinox (around 22–23 September) traditionally marks the end of settled Aegean weather; plan overnight crossings before this point if possible.
- If you booked through a third-party agent, you may still need to collect a physical ticket at the port – check your booking confirmation carefully.
- In Kos, ancient history and beach life sit side by side – the Tree of Hippocrates in Kos Town is said to be the very spot where the father of medicine taught, while the nearby Asklepion was one of antiquity's most important healing sanctuaries. The island's long sandy beaches and flat terrain, ideal for cycling, make it one of the most accessible of the Dodecanese.
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