Ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Rhodes (Rodos)
2h 35m to 5h 30m · from €12.00 · 3 operators
Nisyros to Rhodes at a glance
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Rhodes (Rodos) are scheduled 12 times over the next 14 days, roughly 6 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 03:25 and the latest is 15:55. The crossing takes between 2h 35m and 5h 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 3 operators: Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €12.00 on a conventional ferry and from €34.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 22 July 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €12.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €34.00 | 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 22 July 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
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.
Nisyros to Rhodes Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €12.00 on a conventional ferry and from €34.00 on a high-speed vessel. 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 | €34.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Weekly Nisyros to Rhodes 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 | 01:50 | 06:10 | 4h 20m | €12.00 | 2026-09-07 to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 03:25 | 07:30 | 4h 05m | €12.00 | now to 2026-08-31 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 03:30 | 07:35 | 4h 05m | €12.00 | 2026-08-21 to 2026-08-28 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 03:45 | 07:35 | 3h 50m | €12.00 | 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-25 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 04:30 | 08:55 | 4h 25m | €12.00 | 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| SAOS Ferries | Stavros conventional | 09:10 | 14:30 | 5h 20m | now to 2026-09-08 | Book the Stavros sailing | ||
| SAOS Ferries | Saonisos conventional | 09:10 | 14:40 | 5h 30m | now to 2026-09-09 | Book the Saonisos sailing | ||
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:05 | 16:25 | 3h 20m | €34.00 | 2026-11-10 to 2027-03-30 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 13:10 | 16:30 | 3h 20m | €34.00 | 2026-10-13 to 2026-11-03 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:10 | 16:30 | 3h 20m | €34.00 | 2026-10-15 to 2027-05-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 13:10 | 16:30 | 3h 20m | €34.00 | 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-05 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:10 | 16:30 | 3h 20m | €34.00 | 2027-04-06 to 2027-05-04 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | €34.00 | now to 2026-10-07 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 15:35 | 18:15 | 2h 40m | €34.00 | 2026-09-03 to 2027-07-01 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 15:35 | 18:15 | 2h 40m | €34.00 | 2026-10-27 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 15:55 | 18:30 | 2h 35m | €34.00 | 2027-07-08 to 2027-07-22 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing |
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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 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 03:25 | 07:30 | 4h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 09:10 | 14:30 | 5h 20m | Stavros | SAOS Ferries |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 09:10 | 14:40 | 5h 30m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 15:55 | 18:30 | 2h 35m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 03:30 | 07:35 | 4h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 03:25 | 07:30 | 4h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 09:10 | 14:30 | 5h 20m | Stavros | SAOS Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 09:10 | 14:40 | 5h 30m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 15:35 | 18:15 | 2h 40m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 03:45 | 07:35 | 3h 50m | 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 12 times over the next 14 days, roughly 6 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 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: 03:25.
How many ferries run from Nisyros to Rhodes this week?
6 sailings from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Rhodes (Rodos) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Wednesdays.
What time is the first ferry from Nisyros to Rhodes?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Rhodes (Rodos) usually leaves at 09:10. Across the published schedule departure times range from 03:25 to 15:55.
How long is the ferry from Nisyros to Rhodes?
The fastest crossing from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Rhodes (Rodos) takes 2h 35m and the slowest 5h 30m. On this route conventional ferries take 3h 50m to 5h 30m and high-speed vessels take 2h 35m to 2h 40m.
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 €34.00 on a high-speed vessel. 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?
The Nisyros (Mandraki) to Rhodes (Rodos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Nisyros to Rhodes ferry
- Catamarans offer a faster crossing but have a lower wind-speed tolerance; in July and August, a booking on a conventional ferry is more likely to run on schedule.
- The autumn equinox (around 22–23 September) traditionally marks the end of settled Aegean weather; plan overnight crossings before this point if possible.
- Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas at the stern; the rules are enforced more strictly on newer vessels.
- 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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