Ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia)
1h to 1h 25m · from €6.50 · 3 operators
Nisyros to Tilos at a glance
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled 8 times over the next 14 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 01:50 and the latest is 13:30. The crossing takes between 1h and 1h 25m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 3 operators: Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries and Star Gem Maritime. Published fares start from €6.50 on a conventional ferry and from €13.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 September 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €6.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 1 December 2026 | €13.00 | Book now |
| ECO Seat | €6.50 | Book now |
| AB22 Cabin | €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 Tilos through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in June (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 | 25 | 21 of 30 | about one a day |
| December 2025 | 27 | 23 of 31 | about one a day |
| January 2026 | 28 | 20 of 31 | about one a day |
| February 2026 | 27 | 21 of 28 | about one a day |
| March 2026 | 31 | 26 of 31 | about one a day |
| April 2026 | 30 | 25 of 30 | about one a day |
| May 2026 | 28 | 22 of 31 | about one a day |
| June 2026 | 35 | 26 of 30 | about one a day |
| July 2026 | 36 | 27 of 31 | about one a day |
| August 2026 | 29 | 23 of 31 | about one a day |
| September 2026 | 30 | 24 of 30 | about one a day |
| October 2026 | 30 | 23 of 31 | about one a day |
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
Star Gem Maritime (Panagia Evagelistria)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
Star Gem Maritime (Panagia Evagelistria)
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
Star Gem Maritime (Panagia Evagelistria)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
Star Gem Maritime (Panagia Evagelistria)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Paros)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisosd)
Star Gem Maritime (Panagia Evagelistria)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
Star Gem Maritime (Panagia Evagelistria)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
Star Gem Maritime (Panagia Evagelistria)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Star Gem Maritime (Panagia Evagelistria)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos, Stavros)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
Star Gem Maritime (Panagia Evagelistria)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos, Stavros)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
Star Gem Maritime (Panagia Evagelistria)
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 Tilos Route Map
Nisyros to Tilos is a short neighbourly hop of forty minutes to about an hour and a half depending on the vessel. Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries and Star Gem Maritime all cover it, with ships ranging from the fast Dodekanisos Express and Dodekanisos Pride to conventional ferries such as Blue Star Patmos and the local Panagia Evagelistria. The variety means there is usually something running.
Ferries dock at Livadia, the main village and port of Tilos, set on a bay on the island's east side. Tilos is one of the least developed islands in the Dodecanese and has built a reputation as an eco-conscious, walking-friendly place, with marked trails and good birdwatching. The Charkadio cave, where fossilised dwarf elephants were found, is the island's most unusual attraction.
This is one of the better-served short routes in the area, with sailings most days in season and sometimes more than once. Current times and fares are shown in the timetable below, with fares starting around €6.50. Tilos also links regularly to Rhodes and Kos, so it slots easily into a hopping itinerary.
Weekly Nisyros to Tilos 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 Nisyros.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 01:50 | |
| 04:30 |
Dodekanisos Seaways
Book Dodekanisos Seaways tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 13:05 |
First sailing in this period: Tue 1 December.
Star Gem Maritime
Book Star Gem Maritime tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 13:30 |
Timetable published to 28 November 2026.
SAOS Ferries
Book SAOS Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 09:10 |
Timetable published to 17 November 2026.
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 30 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 10 of the 18 days from 13 November, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:50, latest 13:30. Fastest crossing 1h. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries and Star Gem Maritime.
- December 2026: sails on 18 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:50, latest 13:05. Fastest crossing 40m. 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 40m. 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 40m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- March 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:10. Fastest crossing 40m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- April 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:10. Fastest crossing 40m. 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 40m. 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 40m. 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 40m. 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 40m. 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 40m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
Nisyros to Tilos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €6.50 on a conventional ferry and from €13.00 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 | €6.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 1 December 2026 | €13.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB22 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| AB21 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4BRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €46.00 |
| A4BRTH3 Cabin | cabin | €48.50 |
| A4BRTH4 Cabin | cabin | €48.50 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| L2DBRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| A4BRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €59.00 |
| L2DBRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €69.00 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €6.50 |
| ATS1 Seat | passenger | €8.50 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €8.50 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €8.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
SAOS Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lounge / Deck | passenger | €6.60 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ATS Seat | passenger | €13.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Nisyros to Tilos between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 November | 04:30 | 05:35 | 1h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 14 November | 09:10 | 10:30 | 1h 20m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Sat 14 November | 13:30 | 14:55 | 1h 25m | Panagia Evagelistria | Star Gem Maritime |
| Mon 16 November | 01:50 | 02:50 | 1h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 17 November | 09:10 | 10:30 | 1h 20m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Fri 20 November | 04:30 | 05:35 | 1h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 21 November | 13:30 | 14:55 | 1h 25m | Panagia Evagelistria | Star Gem Maritime |
| Mon 23 November | 01:50 | 02:50 | 1h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Nisyros to Tilos?
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled 8 times over the next 14 days, every other day. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Nisyros to Tilos today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) today. Departure time: 04:30.
How many ferries run from Nisyros to Tilos this week?
5 sailings from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Saturday.
What time is the first ferry from Nisyros to Tilos?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) usually leaves at 04:30. Across the published schedule departure times range from 01:50 to 13:30.
How long is the ferry from Nisyros to Tilos?
The fastest crossing from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) takes 1h and the slowest 1h 25m. Typical crossing times by operator: Blue Star Ferries 1h to 1h 05m, SAOS Ferries 1h 20m and Star Gem Maritime 1h 25m.
How much does the Nisyros to Tilos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) ferry start from €6.50 on a conventional ferry and from €13.00 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 Tilos route?
The Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) route is served by Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries and Star Gem Maritime. 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 Tilos ferry
- The period immediately after the 15th August peak sees a rapid fall in demand; last-minute seats become available again from around the 20th.
- The pet area on most ferries is outside, on the lower vehicle deck, which can be hot in summer – check the weather before booking a pet on a summer sailing.
- Some operators offer promotional fares in spring and autumn to fill sailings – worth checking their websites directly if you are travelling outside peak season.
- On rough crossings, secure your belongings before leaving your seat – bags and bottles slide off tables easily, and wet floors make a spill a hazard.
- Fragile items should be wrapped and packed in the centre of your bag, surrounded by soft clothing – baggage handling at ports is not gentle.
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