How to travel from Kos to Naxos, Greece

The distance between Kos and Naxos is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Kos to Naxos by ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Katapola and then to Naxos.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Ferry to Naxos

Take a ferry to Naxos.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kos and Naxos

There are several options for getting from Kos to Naxos by ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Kos and Naxos is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Kos and Naxos by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Kos to Naxos is to take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Kos and Naxos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kos and Naxos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Katapola and then to Naxos. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kos and Naxos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Katapola and then to Naxos. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kos and Naxos. The ferry typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once a week.

Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Kos and Naxos. Ferries run once a week and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kos to Naxos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Katapola and then to Naxos. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Naxos is Naxos Airport (JNX) (JNX) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Naxos. Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) and Kos Island International Airport (KGS) (KGS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kos to Naxos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Katapola and then to Naxos. instead which will take 4h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kos to Naxos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Kos to Naxos

Compare travel optionsbetween Kos and Naxos

Transport options from Kos to Naxos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry
4h 40m
€110($110)
once a week362km (225 miles)
Ferry to Naxos
7h 10m
€64($64)
once a week293km (182 miles)

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Airports near Naxos

The following major airports near Naxos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

JNX
Naxos Airport (JNX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Naxos
SMI
Samos International Airport (SMI)
International Airport
Distance
146km (90 miles) from Naxos
KGS
Kos Island International Airport (KGS)
International Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Naxos