The cheapest and fastest ferries from Kos to Mandraki
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Kos to Mandraki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kos to Mandraki will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £9.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Kos for Mandraki every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu 11 Dec the direct ferries cover the 34 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest ferries will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Kos to Mandraki Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 03:00 | Arrival Time 04:15 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator ANEM Ferries | Departure Time 14:30 | Arrival Time 16:00 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Live departures
Kos to Mandraki ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Kos to Mandraki ferries for today, Wednesday 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OLYMPIOS ERMIS | 12:30 Port of Kos | 1h30 | 14:00 Nisyros Port | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Kos to Mandraki
Ferries from Kos to Mandraki run on average 1 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 02:05, the last at 22:45. The fastest ferry covers the 18 nautical miles (34 km) distance in 45m. There are 3 sailings per week. Ferries from Kos to Mandraki are available to foot passengers.


Distance 18 nautical miles (34 km) |
Average sailing duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 45m |
First ferry 02:05 |
Last ferry 22:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries from Kos to MandrakiYou can travel by ferry between Kos to Mandraki with Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Dodekanisos Seaways
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Kos to Mandraki ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kos to Mandraki by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mandraki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Kos, which is located around 0.6 miles (925 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Nisyros Port, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
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