Ferry from Rhodes to Nisyros
Route map
- Dodekanisos Seaways
- Blue Star Ferries
- SAOS Ferries
Dodekanisos Seaways2 hours 35 minutes
Check prices →Blue Star Ferries3 hours 50 minutes
Check prices →SAOS Ferries5 hours 30 minutes
Check prices →Ferry connections Rhodes - Nisyros
Operators compared
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days | Vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | 2:35–3:20 | 1 | 100 | Dodekanisos Express, Dodekanisos Pride |
| Blue Star Ferries | 3:50–4:20 | 1 | 22 | Blue Star Patmos |
| SAOS Ferries | 5:30 | 1 | 8 | Stavros, Saonisos |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €10
- Motorcycle
- €15
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports of call
Departure port
Rhodes
Port of call
Symi
Port of call
Tilos
Destination port
Nisyros
Ports and terminals
Rhodes
Island port
- Terminals
- Hafen Kolona (Dodekanisos Seaways, Schalter an der Thalassini Pili)
- Location
- Municipal Commune of Rhodes, Municipal Unit of Rhodes, Regionalbezirk Rhodos, Region Südliche Ägäis
- Waters
- Ägäis
Nisyros
Island port
- Terminals
- Mandraki
- Location
- Pali, Regionalbezirk Kos, Region Südliche Ägäis
- Waters
- Ägäis
Symi
Island port
- Terminals
- Gialos (Hauptbecken unterhalb des Chorio)
- Location
- Symi, Regionalbezirk Rhodos, Region Südliche Ägäis
- Waters
- Ägäis
Tilos
Island port
- Terminals
- Hafen Livadia
- Location
- Livadia, Regionalbezirk Rhodos, Region Südliche Ägäis
- Waters
- Ägäis
Frequently asked questions about the Rhodes - Nisyros ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Rhodes to Nisyros take?+
The crossing from Rhodes to Nisyros takes 3 hours 15 minutes on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 2 hours 35 minutes and 4 hours 20 minutes. The difference comes down to the ship: DODEKANISOS EXPRESS takes 3 hours 15 minutes, DODEKANISOS PRIDE takes 2 hours 40 minutes and Blue Star Patmos takes 4 hours 15 minutes.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Rhodes to Nisyros run?+
The ferry from Rhodes to Nisyros runs on 2 days a week. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry companies sail from Rhodes to Nisyros?+
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries serve the Rhodes - Nisyros route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.
Vehicles
Can I take a vehicle on the Rhodes - Nisyros ferry?+
Yes. The timetable lists prices for motorcycles. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.
Season
Does the Rhodes - Nisyros ferry run all year round?+
Yes, departures are scheduled for all twelve months. How frequent they are differs between high and low season.
Route
Does the ferry from Rhodes to Nisyros sail direct?+
No, Rhodes - Nisyros is part of a service with 4 ports of call. The intermediate stops are listed on this page; the crossing time shown applies to the full journey to Nisyros.