Ferry from Rhodes to Nisyros
Route map
- Dodekanisos Seaways
- Blue Star Ferries
- SAOS Ferries
Dodekanisos Seaways 2 hours 35 minutes
Check prices Blue Star Ferries 4 hours 15 minutes
Check prices SAOS Ferries 5 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 | 94 | Dodekanisos Express, Dodekanisos Pride |
| Blue Star Ferries | 3:55–4:20 | 1 | 16 | Blue Star Patmos |
| SAOS Ferries | 5:30 | 1 | 8 | Saonisos, Stavros |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €10
- Motorcycle
- €15
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
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
Ports of call
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Departure port
Rhodes
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Port of call
Symi
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Port of call
Tilos
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Destination port
Nisyros
Ports and terminals
Rhodes
Island port
- Location
- Municipal Commune of Rhodes, Municipal Unit of Rhodes, Regionalbezirk Rhodos, Region Südliche 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.