Ferry from Patmos (Skala) to Nisyros (Mandraki)
2h 25m to 5h 10m · from €12.00 · 2 operators
Patmos to Nisyros at a glance
Ferries from Patmos (Skala) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 13:05 and the latest is 22:45. The crossing takes between 2h 25m and 5h 10m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Published fares start from €12.50 on a conventional ferry and from €38.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Thursday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 22 July 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €12.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €38.00 | 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.
Patmos to Nisyros Route Map
Patmos to Nisyros takes about two and a half hours on the Dodekanisos Seaways catamaran Dodekanisos Express and up to five hours on the Blue Star Patmos, which calls at Leros, Kalymnos and Kos along the way. It is a run down the middle of the Dodecanese chain rather than a direct crossing. The catamaran is the quicker option but runs to a tighter seasonal schedule.
Nisyros is a small volcanic island, and its caldera with its steaming craters is the reason most people come. Ferries dock at Mandraki, the main village, a compact place of white houses beneath a monastery built into the cliff. Buses and taxis run up to the volcano, and the hill village of Nikia looks straight down into the crater.
The service runs only a couple of times a fortnight, so it needs planning around. Current departures and fares are shown in the table below, starting around twelve euros. Kos is the usual staging point for Nisyros, with frequent short crossings from Kardamena and Kos Town.
Patmos to Nisyros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €12.50 on a conventional ferry and from €38.00 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 | €12.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel | €38.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express |
Weekly Patmos to Nisyros 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:05 | 15:30 | 2h 25m | €38.00 | 2026-09-03 to 2027-07-01 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:05 | 15:30 | 2h 25m | €38.00 | 2026-10-27 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:15 | 15:50 | 2h 35m | €38.00 | 2027-07-08 to 2027-07-22 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 22:05 | 03:15 | 5h 10m | €12.50 | 2026-08-20 to 2026-08-27 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 22:45 | 03:30 | 4h 45m | €12.50 | 2026-09-03 to 2026-09-24 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Hiring a car
Do you need a car in Patmos?
Not essential, but useful if you want to reach quieter beaches beyond Chora and Grikos at your own pace. Rental desks sit right at Skala port, and buses from the same stop run to Chora, Grikos and Kambos around six times a day, with taxis filling the gaps. Roads are well maintained and quiet, so driving is easy. Compare suppliers at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Patmos to Nisyros between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 13:15 | 15:50 | 2h 35m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 22:05 | 03:15 | 5h 10m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 13:05 | 15:30 | 2h 25m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 22:45 | 03:30 | 4h 45m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Patmos to Nisyros?
Ferries from Patmos (Skala) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Thursday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 22 July 2027, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Patmos to Nisyros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Patmos (Skala) to Nisyros (Mandraki) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 27 August 2026, at 13:15. Departures fall on Thursday.
How many ferries run from Patmos to Nisyros this week?
2 sailings from Patmos (Skala) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 2 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Patmos to Nisyros?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Patmos (Skala) to Nisyros (Mandraki) usually leaves at 13:15. Across the published schedule departure times range from 13:05 to 22:45.
How long is the ferry from Patmos to Nisyros?
The fastest crossing from Patmos (Skala) to Nisyros (Mandraki) takes 2h 25m and the slowest 5h 10m. On this route conventional ferries take 4h 45m to 5h 10m and high-speed vessels take 2h 25m to 2h 35m.
How much does the Patmos to Nisyros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Patmos (Skala) to Nisyros (Mandraki) ferry start from €12.50 on a conventional ferry and from €38.00 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 Patmos to Nisyros route?
The Patmos (Skala) to Nisyros (Mandraki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Patmos to Nisyros ferry
- Weather cancellations are more common in the shoulder months (October, November, March, April) than in the height of summer, despite summer's meltemi wind.
- Pets must be kept in the designated pet area and may not enter passenger saloons; bring a lead and any food or water your pet needs for the crossing.
- If you are comparing ferry versus flying between islands, factor in port transfer times at each end – ferries are often more time-efficient for short hops.
- Some routes in the Dodecanese chain only operate in full summer mode from June; May sailings may be less frequent than the website implies.
- On multi-day island-hopping trips, the ferry becomes a mobile base – use the time on board to research your next stop, review maps, and plan the next day.
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