Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Nisyros (Mandraki)
12h 10m to 14h 15m · from €65.00 · 1 operator
Piraeus to Nisyros at a glance
Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 12:00 and the latest is 15:00. The crossing takes between 12h 10m and 14h 15m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €78.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Thursday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 29 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €78.50 | Book now |
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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 29 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Piraeus to Nisyros Route Map
Nisyros is one of the further calls on the Blue Star Dodecanese route, and the crossing from Piraeus aboard the Blue Star Patmos takes between about twelve and fourteen hours. It is an overnight passage working down through the island chain, so a cabin makes a real difference. The ship carries cars, though the island is small and easily covered without one.
Ferries tie up at Mandraki, the main village and port, a compact whitewashed settlement below a Byzantine castle and monastery. The island is a live volcano, and the caldera at Stefanos, with its steaming vents and sulphur, is the reason most people come. It stays quiet outside the day-trip hours, when the boats from Kos have gone.
Direct sailings from Piraeus are infrequent, a couple over a fortnight, with fares starting around sixty-five euros. Current departures and prices are shown below. Most travellers reach Nisyros on the short and far more frequent boats from Kos, which is worth considering if the direct timings do not work.
Piraeus to Nisyros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €78.50 on a conventional ferry. 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 | €78.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
Weekly Piraeus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 12:00 | 01:35 | 13h 35m | €78.50 | 2026-09-06 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 13:00 | 03:15 | 14h 15m | €78.50 | 2026-08-20 to 2026-08-27 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 14:00 | 03:30 | 13h 30m | €78.50 | 2026-09-03 to 2026-09-24 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 15:00 | 03:10 | 12h 10m | €78.50 | now to 2026-08-30 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 15:00 | 04:15 | 13h 15m | €78.50 | 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-29 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Piraeus?
Yes, several agencies meet passengers directly at the ferry gates (E1 to E12), so there is no need to arrange transport into central Athens first. It suits travellers continuing on to the mainland rather than islanders, since central Athens is only 20 minutes away and has good metro and bus links. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Piraeus to Nisyros between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 13:00 | 03:15 | 14h 15m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 15:00 | 03:10 | 12h 10m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 14:00 | 03:30 | 13h 30m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 12:00 | 01:35 | 13h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Piraeus to Nisyros?
Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Thursday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 29 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Piraeus to Nisyros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Athens (Piraeus) to Nisyros (Mandraki) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 27 August 2026, at 13:00. Departures fall on Thursday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Piraeus to Nisyros this week?
2 sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Piraeus to Nisyros?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Nisyros (Mandraki) usually leaves at 14:00. Across the published schedule departure times range from 12:00 to 15:00.
How long is the ferry from Piraeus to Nisyros?
The fastest crossing from Athens (Piraeus) to Nisyros (Mandraki) takes 12h 10m and the slowest 14h 15m.
How much does the Piraeus to Nisyros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Athens (Piraeus) to Nisyros (Mandraki) ferry start from €78.50 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Piraeus to Nisyros route?
The Athens (Piraeus) to Nisyros (Mandraki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Piraeus to Nisyros ferry
- Piraeus port is large, with departure gates E1 to E10 spread along the waterfront – allow extra time to find yours, as it can be a 15–20 minute walk from the metro station, and check the gate number printed on your ticket.
- Ferries to the Saronic islands – Aegina, Hydra and the nearby islands – depart from Gate E8, while Cyclades sailings (Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Naxos) leave from gates in the E6–E10 range, so double-check your specific gate on arrival.
- Take Metro Line 1 or Line 3 to Piraeus station, then use the free shuttle bus that circulates around the port roughly every 10–15 minutes, linking the metro to all gates – useful if your ferry departs from a distant terminal such as E2 or E3.
- There is no parking inside the port itself, so if you are driving, use one of the private car parks nearby rather than looking for a space at the gate; ticket booths at each gate can print e-tickets if you have not already.
- Many island businesses (restaurants, hotels, excursion boats) close entirely from October to April; factor this in before planning an off-season island stay.
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