Ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Rhodes (Rodos)
4h 20m to 5h 20m · from €12.00 · 2 operators
Nisyros to Rhodes at a glance
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Rhodes (Rodos) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 01:50 and the latest is 09:10. The crossing takes between 4h 20m and 5h 20m, depending on the vessel. In the next fortnight the route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €12.00 on a conventional ferry and from €24.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. The sailing days are not the same from one week to the next during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 September 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €12.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 1 December 2026 | €24.00 | Book now |
| Seat (ECO) | €12.00 | Book now |
| Cabin (AB22) | €32.50 | 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 30 September 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Nisyros to Rhodes through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in September (about one a day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
Tap a month to see how it ran
Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 20 | 16 of 30 | most days |
| December 2025 | 23 | 19 of 31 | most days |
| January 2026 | 23 | 16 of 31 | most days |
| February 2026 | 23 | 18 of 28 | about one a day |
| March 2026 | 27 | 22 of 31 | about one a day |
| April 2026 | 27 | 21 of 30 | about one a day |
| May 2026 | 25 | 19 of 31 | about one a day |
| June 2026 | 27 | 23 of 30 | about one a day |
| July 2026 | 28 | 23 of 31 | about one a day |
| August 2026 | 25 | 21 of 31 | about one a day |
| September 2026 | 30 | 24 of 30 | about one a day |
| October 2026 | 27 | 23 of 31 | about one a day |
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Paros)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisosd)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisosd)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos, Stavros)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos, Stavros)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos, Blue Star Paros)
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.
Nisyros to Rhodes Route Map
Nisyros to Rhodes takes about two and a half hours on the fast catamarans and up to five and a half on the conventional ferries, which call at more islands along the way. Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries all run the route, with Dodekanisos Express, Dodekanisos Pride, Blue Star Patmos and Saonisos among the vessels used. Choosing between them is mostly a trade between speed and price.
Rhodes is the largest island of the Dodecanese and the group's main hub. The walled medieval Old Town, built by the Knights of St John, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and lies close to the harbour, while Mandraki harbour carries the association with the legendary Colossus. Beyond Rhodes Town the island stretches into beach resorts, hill villages and a long coastline in both directions.
Sailings run most days in season across the various operators. Current departure times and fares are shown in the timetable below, with fares starting around €12. Rhodes is where you pick up onward ferries to Crete, Piraeus, Kastellorizo and the Turkish coast.
Weekly Nisyros to Rhodes Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 14 November 2026 to 11 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Nisyros.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 01:50 (night of Sunday to Monday) | |
| 04:30 |
Dodekanisos Seaways
Book Dodekanisos Seaways tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 13:05 |
First sailing in this period: Tue 1 December.
SAOS Ferries
Book SAOS Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 09:10 |
Timetable published to 17 November 2026.
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Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 14 November 2026 to 30 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 7 of the 17 days from 14 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:50, latest 09:10. Fastest crossing 4h 20m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 18 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:50, latest 13:05. Fastest crossing 3h 20m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- January 2027: sails on 17 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:50, latest 13:05. Fastest crossing 3h 20m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- February 2027: sails on 8 of 28 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:05. Fastest crossing 3h 20m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- March 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:10. Fastest crossing 3h 20m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- April 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:10. Fastest crossing 3h 20m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- May 2027: sails on 8 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 13:10, latest 15:35. Fastest crossing 2h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- June 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 14:30, latest 15:35. Fastest crossing 2h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- July 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 14:30, latest 15:55. Fastest crossing 2h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- August 2027: sails on 8 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 14:30, latest 15:55. Fastest crossing 2h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- September 2027: sails on 10 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 14:30, latest 15:35. Fastest crossing 2h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
Nisyros to Rhodes Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €12.00 on a conventional ferry and from €24.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. 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 | €12.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 1 December 2026 | €24.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin (AB22) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB42) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB43) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB44) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET2) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET3) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET4) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (A42) | cabin | €41.00 |
| Cabin (A4PET2) | cabin | €41.00 |
| Cabin (AB21) | cabin | €42.00 |
| Cabin (AB4PET1) | cabin | €42.00 |
| Cabin (A43) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A44) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET3) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET4) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH2) | cabin | €46.00 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH3) | cabin | €48.50 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH4) | cabin | €48.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET1) | cabin | €54.00 |
| Cabin (L2DBRTH2) | cabin | €54.00 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH1) | cabin | €59.00 |
| Cabin (L2DBRTH1) | cabin | €69.00 |
| Seat (ECO) | passenger | €12.00 |
| Seat (ATS1) | passenger | €14.00 |
| Seat (ATS2) | passenger | €14.00 |
| Seat (ATS3) | passenger | €14.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
SAOS Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lounge / Deck | passenger | €12.20 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Other companies quoting this crossing
These companies publish a tariff for the crossing but have no departure in the timetable below, which is why they are not among the operators counted for this route. Their figures are a guide to what they charge when they do sail it.
Dodekanisos Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Seat (ATS) | passenger | €24.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Hiring a car
Is it worth hiring a car in Rhodes?
Worth it if you're staying more than a couple of days, since the island is large and its two bus companies (Roda in the west, KTEL in the east) don't make it easy to combine both coasts in a day. The port is a 10-minute walk from Rhodes Old Town, with paid parking nearby. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Nisyros to Rhodes between 14 November 2026 and 27 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 November Book for Sat 14 November | 09:10 | 14:30 | 5h 20m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 16 November Book for Mon 16 November | 01:50 (night of Sunday to Monday) | 06:10 | 4h 20m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 17 November Book for Tue 17 November | 09:10 | 14:30 | 5h 20m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Fri 20 November Book for Fri 20 November | 04:30 | 08:55 | 4h 25m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 23 November Book for Mon 23 November | 01:50 (night of Sunday to Monday) | 06:10 | 4h 20m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 27 November Book for Fri 27 November | 04:30 | 08:55 | 4h 25m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Nisyros to Rhodes?
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Rhodes (Rodos) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. In that fortnight the sailing days are not the same from one week to the next. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Nisyros to Rhodes today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Rhodes (Rodos) today. Departure time: 09:10.
How many ferries run from Nisyros to Rhodes this week?
4 sailings from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Rhodes (Rodos) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Monday and Friday.
What time is the first ferry from Nisyros to Rhodes?
The first ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Rhodes (Rodos) leaves at 01:50 and the last at 09:10.
How long is the ferry from Nisyros to Rhodes?
The fastest crossing from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Rhodes (Rodos) takes 4h 20m and the slowest 5h 20m. Typical crossing times by operator: Blue Star Ferries 4h 20m to 4h 25m and SAOS Ferries 5h 20m.
How much does the Nisyros to Rhodes ferry cost?
Published fares for the Nisyros (Mandraki) to Rhodes (Rodos) ferry start from €12.00 on a conventional ferry and from €24.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. A cabin berth is published from €32.50. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Nisyros to Rhodes route?
In the next fortnight the Nisyros (Mandraki) to Rhodes (Rodos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. In the next 14 days crossings run on conventional ferries; high-speed sailings are published again from 1 December 2026.
Tips for the Nisyros to Rhodes ferry
- The safest route from a weather perspective in summer is one that runs in the lee of large islands – the north coast of Crete, or between closely spaced island chains.
- Air conditioning inside Greek ferries can be set very cold, especially in summer – keep a light layer in your day bag even in hot weather.
- The rear vehicle ramp opens while the vessel is still manoeuvring; do not go down to the vehicle deck until the ferry is fully docked and the ramp is secure.
- Once you arrive in Rhodes, the medieval walled Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, with the Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master as its centrepieces. Tsambika Beach on the east coast and the ancient hilltop site of Lindos are the island's other headline attractions.
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