Ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia)

40m to 1h 20m · from €6.50 · 4 operators

By Dave Briggs

Nisyros to Tilos at a glance

Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled 11 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. The earliest departure in that window is 01:50 and the latest is 13:30. The crossing takes between 40m and 1h 20m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 4 operators: Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, 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. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 September 2027.

Sailings / 14 days11
How oftenAbout one a day
First departure01:50
Last departure13:30
Fastest40m
Slowest1h 20m
Conventional from€6.50
High-speed from€13.00
Operators4

Tickets from

Conventional ferry€6.50Book now
High-speed vessel€13.00Book now
ECO Deck€6.50Book now
CABIN AB4 inside€32.50Book now

Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.

Sailings in the next fortnight run on Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat
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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
MonthSailingsDays with a sailingHow often
October 20253123 of 31about one a day
November 20252521 of 30about one a day
December 20252723 of 31about one a day
January 20262820 of 31about one a day
February 20262721 of 28about one a day
March 20263126 of 31about one a day
April 20263025 of 30about one a day
May 20262822 of 31about one a day
June 20263526 of 30about one a day
July 20263627 of 31about one a day
August 20262923 of 31about one a day
September 20263024 of 30about one a day

October 2025 · this month, a year ago

Days with a sailing23 of 31
Sailings31 about one a day
Usual first departure13:10
Usual last departure04:30
OperatorsBlue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
A.N.E.Kalymnoy (Nhsos Kalymnos)
Star Gem (Panagia Evagelistria)

These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.

Nisyros to Tilos Route Map

Map of the Dodecanese showing the ferry route south-east from Nisyros to Tilos.

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.

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. 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 classFromOperatorVessel
Conventional ferry€6.50Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Delos
High-speed vessel€13.00Dodekanisos SeawaysDodekanisos Express

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 typeCategoryFare
CABIN AB4 insidecabin€32.50
AB4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) w/ Shower & WC - Pets Allowedcabin€32.50
CABIN A4 outsidecabin€41.00
A4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) - Pets Allowedcabin€41.00
ECO Deckpassenger€6.50
NUMBERED AIRCRAFT TYPE SEATSpassenger€8.50
Vehicles (cars, motorbikes)vehicleprice not published: check with the operator

Dodekanisos Seaways

Ticket typeCategoryFare
ATS Seatpassenger€13.00
Vehicles (cars, motorbikes)vehicleprice not published: check with the operator

SAOS Ferries

Ticket typeCategoryFare
DECK Economy Lounge / Deckpassenger€6.60
Vehicles (cars, motorbikes)vehicleprice not published: check with the operator

Weekly Nisyros to Tilos Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

OperatorVesselDaysDepartsArrivesDurationFromSeasonBook
Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Delos conventional
Mon		01:5002:501h€6.502026-10-19 to 2026-10-26Book the Blue Star Delos sailing
Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Delos conventional
Fri		04:3005:351h 05m€6.502026-10-23 to 2026-10-30Book the Blue Star Delos sailing
SAOS FerriesSaonisos conventional
Tue and Sat		09:1010:301h 20m€6.602026-10-20 to 2026-10-31Book the Saonisos sailing
Dodekanisos SeawaysDodekanisos Pride high-speed
Tue and Thu		13:0513:4540m€13.002026-11-10 to 2027-01-07Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing
Dodekanisos SeawaysDodekanisos Express high-speed
Tue and Thu		13:0513:4540m€13.002027-01-12 to 2027-02-25Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing
Dodekanisos SeawaysDodekanisos Pride high-speed
Tue and Thu		13:1013:5040m€13.002026-11-03 to 2026-11-05Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing
Dodekanisos SeawaysDodekanisos Pride high-speed
Tue		13:1013:5040m€13.002027-04-13 to 2027-05-04Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing
Dodekanisos SeawaysDodekanisos Express high-speed
Tue and Thu		13:1013:5040m€13.002026-10-22 to 2027-04-08Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing
Dodekanisos SeawaysDodekanisos Express high-speed
Thu		13:1013:5040m€13.002027-04-15 to 2027-05-06Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing
Star Gem MaritimePanagia Evagelistria conventional
Sat		13:2014:401h 20m2026-10-31 to 2026-10-31Book the Panagia Evagelistria sailing
Star Gem MaritimePanagia Evagelistria conventional
Sat		13:3014:401h 10m2026-10-17 to 2026-10-24Book the Panagia Evagelistria sailing
Dodekanisos SeawaysDodekanisos Pride high-speed
Wed		14:3015:1040m€13.002027-05-12 to 2027-09-29Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing
Dodekanisos SeawaysDodekanisos Express high-speed
Thu		15:3516:1540m€13.002027-05-13 to 2027-09-30Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing
Dodekanisos SeawaysDodekanisos Express high-speed
Thu		15:5516:3540m€13.002027-07-08 to 2027-08-26Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing

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Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Nisyros to Tilos between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Sat 2026-10-2409:1010:301h 20mSaonisosSAOS Ferries
Sat 2026-10-2413:3014:401h 10mPanagia EvagelistriaStar Gem Maritime
Mon 2026-10-2601:5002:501hBlue Star DelosBlue Star Ferries
Tue 2026-10-2709:1010:301h 20mSaonisosSAOS Ferries
Tue 2026-10-2713:1013:5040mDodekanisos ExpressDodekanisos Seaways
Thu 2026-10-2913:1013:5040mDodekanisos ExpressDodekanisos Seaways
Fri 2026-10-3004:3005:351h 05mBlue Star DelosBlue Star Ferries
Sat 2026-10-3109:1010:301h 20mSaonisosSAOS Ferries
Sat 2026-10-3113:2014:401h 20mPanagia EvagelistriaStar Gem Maritime
Tue 2026-11-0313:1013:5040mDodekanisos PrideDodekanisos Seaways
Thu 2026-11-0513:1013:5040mDodekanisos PrideDodekanisos Seaways

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Nisyros to Tilos?

Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled 11 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sailings are published in every month of the year.

Are there ferries from Nisyros to Tilos today?

Yes, there are 2 sailings from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) today. Departure times: 09:10 and 13:30.

How many ferries run from Nisyros to Tilos this week?

7 sailings from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Saturdays.

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 09:10. 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 40m and the slowest 1h 20m. On this route conventional ferries take 1h to 1h 20m and high-speed vessels take 40m.

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. 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, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries and Star Gem Maritime. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.

Tips for the Nisyros to Tilos ferry

  • Greek Easter is the most important travel event of the year; ferry tickets from Athens to the islands are sold out months ahead – plan accordingly.
  • Greek coffee on ferries is reliably good – a frappe or freddo espresso on the outside deck is one of the pleasures of Aegean travel.
  • Some operators offer promotional fares in spring and autumn to fill sailings – worth checking their websites directly if you are travelling outside peak season.
  • A wide-brimmed hat provides better sun protection than a baseball cap on the open deck of a moving ferry, where the sun comes from multiple angles.
  • If you are leaving luggage unattended on a ferry, remove all valuable items and do not leave your bag in an isolated or unsupervised area.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 24 October 2026.