Ferry from Lipsi to Nisyros (Mandraki)
4h 30m · from €17.50 · 1 operator
Lipsi to Nisyros at a glance
Ferries from Lipsi to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, about once a week. Departures in that window are at 23:45. The crossing takes 4h 30m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €17.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Thursday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 28 January 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €17.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Seat | €17.50 | Book now |
| AB43 Cabin | €45.50 | 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 28 January 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Lipsi to Nisyros through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in April (about once a week).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| December 2025 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| January 2026 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| February 2026 | 3 | 3 of 28 | about once a week |
| March 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| April 2026 | 6 | 6 of 30 | about once a week |
| May 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| June 2026 | 5 | 5 of 30 | about once a week |
| July 2026 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| August 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| September 2026 | 5 | 5 of 30 | about once a week |
| October 2026 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
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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.
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 €17.50. Most travellers reach Nisyros via Kos instead, which has frequent short crossings including the day-trip boats.
Weekly Lipsi to Nisyros 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 Lipsi.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 23:45 |
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 19 November 2026 to 28 January 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 2 of the 12 days from 19 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 23:45. Fastest crossing 4h 30m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 5 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 23:45. Fastest crossing 4h 30m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 4 of the 28 days to 28 January, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 23:45. Fastest crossing 4h 30m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
Lipsi to Nisyros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €17.50 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 | €17.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
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.
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €45.50 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €45.50 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €45.50 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €45.50 |
| AB22 Cabin | cabin | €56.50 |
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €56.50 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €56.50 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €64.50 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €64.50 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €64.50 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €64.50 |
| A4BRTH3 Cabin | cabin | €69.50 |
| A4BRTH4 Cabin | cabin | €69.50 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €71.00 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €71.00 |
| AB21 Cabin | cabin | €73.50 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €73.50 |
| A4BRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €76.00 |
| L2DBRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €89.50 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €92.50 |
| A4BRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €97.50 |
| L2DBRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €115.00 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €17.50 |
| ATS1 Seat | passenger | €19.50 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €19.50 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €19.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Lipsi to Nisyros between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 19 November | 23:45 | 04:15 next day | 4h 30m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 26 November | 23:45 | 04:15 next day | 4h 30m | 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, about once a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Thursday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 28 January 2027, 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 19 November 2026, at 23:45. 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, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Lipsi to Nisyros?
Ferries from Lipsi to Nisyros (Mandraki) leave at 23:45.
How long is the ferry from Lipsi to Nisyros?
The crossing from Lipsi to Nisyros (Mandraki) takes 4h 30m.
How much does the Lipsi to Nisyros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Lipsi to Nisyros (Mandraki) ferry start from €17.50 on a conventional ferry. A cabin berth is published from €45.50. 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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