Ferry from Rhodes (Rodos) to Nisyros (Mandraki)
2h 35m to 5h 30m · from €12.00 · 3 operators
Rhodes to Nisyros at a glance
Ferries from Rhodes (Rodos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 9 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 08:00 and the latest is 16:00. The crossing takes between 2h 35m and 5h 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 3 operators: Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €12.00 on a conventional ferry and from €34.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 26 August 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €12.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €34.00 | 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 26 August 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
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 twelve euros.
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 quay 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.
Rhodes to Nisyros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €12.00 on a conventional ferry and from €34.00 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 | €12.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel | €34.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Weekly Rhodes 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 | 08:00 | 10:35 | 2h 35m | €34.00 | 2026-09-03 to 2027-08-26 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 08:00 | 11:20 | 3h 20m | €34.00 | 2026-10-13 to 2027-05-04 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:00 | 11:20 | 3h 20m | €34.00 | 2026-10-15 to 2027-05-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:00 | 10:35 | 2h 35m | €34.00 | 2026-10-27 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 08:00 | 11:20 | 3h 20m | €34.00 | 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-05 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:00 | 11:15 | 3h 15m | €34.00 | 2026-11-10 to 2027-03-30 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:00 | 11:20 | 3h 20m | €34.00 | 2027-04-06 to 2027-04-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| SAOS Ferries | Stavros conventional | 08:00 | 13:30 | 5h 30m | now to 2026-09-14 | Book the Stavros sailing | ||
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 10:00 | 12:35 | 2h 35m | €34.00 | 2027-05-12 to 2027-08-25 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 16:00 | 20:20 | 4h 20m | €12.00 | 2026-09-07 to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 16:00 | 19:55 | 3h 55m | €12.00 | 2026-09-18 to 2026-09-25 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 18:15 | 22:30 | 4h 15m | €12.00 | 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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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 September 2026 and 26 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-09-14 | 08:00 | 13:30 | 5h 30m | Stavros | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 2026-09-14 | 16:00 | 20:20 | 4h 20m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-16 | 10:00 | 12:35 | 2h 35m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-09-17 | 08:00 | 10:35 | 2h 35m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-18 | 16:00 | 19:55 | 3h 55m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-09-21 | 16:00 | 20:20 | 4h 20m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-23 | 10:00 | 12:35 | 2h 35m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-09-24 | 08:00 | 10:35 | 2h 35m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-25 | 16:00 | 19:55 | 3h 55m | 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 9 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Rhodes to Nisyros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Rhodes (Rodos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 14 September 2026, at 08:00. Departures fall on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
How many ferries run from Rhodes to Nisyros this week?
5 sailings from Rhodes (Rodos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Mondays.
What time is the first ferry from Rhodes to Nisyros?
Scheduled departures from Rhodes (Rodos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) leave at 08:00, 10:00 and 16:00.
How long is the ferry from Rhodes to Nisyros?
The fastest crossing from Rhodes (Rodos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) takes 2h 35m and the slowest 5h 30m. On this route conventional ferries take 3h 55m to 5h 30m and high-speed vessels take 2h 35m.
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 €34.00 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 Rhodes to Nisyros route?
The Rhodes (Rodos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
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.
- When the vessel is manoeuvring into port, crew will announce boarding locations over the PA system; listen for instructions on which gangway to use.
- If you are island-hopping across multiple islands, pack light – you will be lifting your bag on and off ferries, into overhead racks, and up and down steps repeatedly.
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