Ferry from Rhodes (Rodos) to Nisyros (Mandraki)
4h 15m to 5h 30m · from €12.00 · 2 operators
Rhodes to Nisyros at a glance
Ferries from Rhodes (Rodos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 5 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 15:00 and the latest is 18:15. The crossing takes between 4h 15m and 5h 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €12.00 on a conventional ferry and from €24.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. The sailing days are not the same from one week to the next during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 September 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €12.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 1 December 2026 | €24.00 | Book now |
| ECO Seat | €12.00 | 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.
Rhodes to Nisyros through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in September (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 | 24 | 16 of 30 | about one a day |
| December 2025 | 21 | 17 of 31 | most days |
| January 2026 | 24 | 16 of 31 | about one a day |
| February 2026 | 21 | 16 of 28 | about one a day |
| March 2026 | 28 | 18 of 31 | about one a day |
| April 2026 | 25 | 17 of 30 | about one a day |
| May 2026 | 25 | 18 of 31 | about one a day |
| June 2026 | 27 | 18 of 30 | about one a day |
| July 2026 | 28 | 19 of 31 | about one a day |
| August 2026 | 26 | 17 of 31 | about one a day |
| September 2026 | 29 | 19 of 30 | about one a day |
| October 2026 | 29 | 23 of 31 | about one a day |
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Paros)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisosd)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisosd)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos, Stavros)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisos)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride, Dodekanisos Express)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
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.
Rhodes to Nisyros Route Map
Rhodes to Nisyros takes from around two and a half hours on the Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans to five and a half hours on the conventional ferries, which stop at Symi and Tilos along the way. Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries all serve the route, with vessels including the Blue Star Patmos, the Dodekanisos Express and Pride, and the Saonisos. Fares start around €12.
Nisyros is a volcanic island and the caldera inland is the reason most people make the trip. Ferries dock at Mandraki, the small port town on the northwest coast, with whitewashed houses stacked up under a monastery built into the cliff. Buses run from the dock up to the crater, where a track leads down onto the floor of the volcano itself.
Around a dozen sailings a fortnight means several a week in season, though a day trip from Rhodes works best on the faster services. Current departures, journey times and fares are listed below. Nisyros also has very frequent short crossings to Kos, which is the usual jumping-off point.
Weekly Rhodes to Nisyros 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 Rhodes.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 16:00 | |
| 18:15 |
Dodekanisos Seaways
Book Dodekanisos Seaways tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 08:00 |
First sailing in this period: Tue 1 December.
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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 7 of the 18 days from 13 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 15:00, latest 18:15. Fastest crossing 4h 15m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 18 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 08:00, latest 18:15. Fastest crossing 3h 15m. 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 08:00, latest 18:15. Fastest crossing 3h 15m. 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 08:00. Fastest crossing 3h 15m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- March 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 08:00. Fastest crossing 3h 20m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- April 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 08:00. Fastest crossing 3h 20m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- May 2027: sails on 8 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 08:00, latest 10:00. Fastest crossing 2h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- June 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 08:00, latest 10:00. Fastest crossing 2h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- July 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 08:00, latest 10:00. Fastest crossing 2h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- August 2027: sails on 8 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 08:00, latest 10:00. Fastest crossing 2h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- September 2027: sails on 10 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 08:00, latest 10:00. Fastest crossing 2h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
Rhodes to Nisyros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €12.00 on a conventional ferry and from €24.00 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 | €12.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 1 December 2026 | €24.00 | 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 | €12.00 |
| ATS1 Seat | passenger | €14.00 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €14.00 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €14.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
SAOS Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lounge / Deck | passenger | €12.20 |
| 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 | €24.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
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 Rhodes to Nisyros between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 November | 18:15 | 22:30 | 4h 15m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 14 November | 15:00 | 20:30 | 5h 30m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 16 November | 16:00 | 20:20 | 4h 20m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 20 November | 18:15 | 22:30 | 4h 15m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 23 November | 16:00 | 20:20 | 4h 20m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Rhodes to Nisyros?
Ferries from Rhodes (Rodos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 5 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight the sailing days are not the same from one week to the next. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Rhodes to Nisyros today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Rhodes (Rodos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) today. Departure time: 18:15.
How many ferries run from Rhodes to Nisyros this week?
3 sailings from Rhodes (Rodos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Monday and Friday.
What time is the first ferry from Rhodes to Nisyros?
The first ferry from Rhodes (Rodos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) leaves at 15:00 and the last at 18:15.
How long is the ferry from Rhodes to Nisyros?
The fastest crossing from Rhodes (Rodos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) takes 4h 15m and the slowest 5h 30m. Typical crossing times by operator: Blue Star Ferries 4h 15m to 4h 20m and SAOS Ferries 5h 30m.
How much does the Rhodes to Nisyros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Rhodes (Rodos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) ferry start from €12.00 on a conventional ferry and from €24.00 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 Rhodes to Nisyros route?
The Rhodes (Rodos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. In the next 14 days crossings run on conventional ferries; high-speed sailings are published again from 1 December 2026.
Tips for the Rhodes to Nisyros ferry
- Rhodes has two separate ferry ports: large car ferries such as Blue Star Ferries use Akandia, while Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans and small boats to Symi depart from Kolona, just outside the Old Town walls – check your ticket for the correct one.
- Akandia port is roughly a 20-minute walk from the Old Town and has no shelter, seating or toilets while you wait, so it is more comfortable to wait in town and take a taxi straight to your ferry.
- Arrive at least one hour before departure to allow time to check in, since boarding for ferries from Rhodes typically closes around 20 minutes before the scheduled sailing time.
- Alcohol makes seasickness worse; if the crossing is rough, stick to water and plain foods.
- Pack a reusable water bottle in an accessible pocket – hydration is important in summer and onboard water is expensive.
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