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.
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.
👋 Also check out Naxos → Kos if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Katapola and then to Naxos.
Take a ferry to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry | 4h 40m | €110($110) | once a week | 362km (225 miles) |
Ferry to Naxos | 7h 10m | €64($64) | once a week | 293km (182 miles) |
Hellenic Seaways
The following major airports near Naxos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.