Ferry from Lipsi to Nisyros (Mandraki)
4h 05m to 4h 25m · from €17.00 · 1 operator
Lipsi to Nisyros at a glance
Ferries from Lipsi to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. The earliest departure in that window is 22:50 and the latest is 23:25. The crossing takes between 4h 05m and 4h 25m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €17.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Thursday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 29 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €17.00 | Book now |
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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 29 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Lipsi to Nisyros Route Map
Lipsi to Nisyros is a long run down the Dodecanese on the Blue Star Patmos, taking around four and a half hours with calls at the intervening islands. Nisyros sits between Kos and Tilos, and direct services from as far north as Lipsi are uncommon, so this is a leg to plan rather than improvise.
Ferries dock at Mandraki, the island's main village and port, a whitewashed settlement built along the coast beneath a monastery set into the cliff. Nisyros is volcanic, and the caldera inland, which you can walk down into, is what most people come for. Away from the volcano the island is quiet and thinly visited outside the day-trip hours from Kos.
Direct sailings run only a couple of times a fortnight, so this route depends entirely on the schedule for your dates. The current timetable and fares are shown below, from around €17. Most travellers reach Nisyros via Kos instead, which has frequent short crossings including the day-trip boats.
Lipsi to Nisyros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €17.00 on a conventional ferry. 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 | €17.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
Weekly Lipsi to Nisyros Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 22:50 | 03:15 | 4h 25m | €17.00 | 2026-08-20 to 2026-08-27 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 23:25 | 03:30 | 4h 05m | €17.00 | 2026-09-03 to 2026-09-24 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 23:45 | 04:15 | 4h 30m | €17.00 | 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-29 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Lipsi to Nisyros between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 22:50 | 03:15 | 4h 25m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 23:25 | 03:30 | 4h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Lipsi to Nisyros?
Ferries from Lipsi to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Thursday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 29 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Lipsi to Nisyros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Lipsi to Nisyros (Mandraki) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 27 August 2026, at 22:50. Departures fall on Thursday.
How many ferries run from Lipsi to Nisyros this week?
1 sailing from Lipsi to Nisyros (Mandraki) is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Lipsi to Nisyros?
Scheduled departures from Lipsi to Nisyros (Mandraki) leave at 22:50 and 23:25.
How long is the ferry from Lipsi to Nisyros?
The fastest crossing from Lipsi to Nisyros (Mandraki) takes 4h 05m and the slowest 4h 25m.
How much does the Lipsi to Nisyros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Lipsi to Nisyros (Mandraki) ferry start from €17.00 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Lipsi to Nisyros route?
The Lipsi to Nisyros (Mandraki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Lipsi to Nisyros ferry
- Luggage can be stored in the overhead racks inside the seating areas or along the corridors; there is no formal left-luggage system.
- When boarding is announced, move promptly – gangways can be crowded and ferries do occasionally depart a minute or two early once all vehicles are loaded.
- Port areas in Greek islands are compact but busy on arrival; have your onward transport or accommodation address noted so you can move quickly.
- The Cyclades are more exposed to the meltemi than the Dodecanese, which are sheltered by the Turkish coast – a relevant factor when comparing summer sea conditions.
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