Ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia)
40m to 1h 20m · from €6.00 · 3 operators
Nisyros to Tilos at a glance
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled 9 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 01:50 and the latest is 15:35. The crossing takes between 40m and 1h 20m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 3 operators: Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €6.50 on a conventional ferry and from €19.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 26 August 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €6.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €19.00 | 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.
Nisyros to Tilos Route Map
Nisyros to Tilos is a short neighbourly hop of forty minutes to about an hour and a half depending on the vessel. Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries and Star Gem Maritime all cover it, with ships ranging from the fast Dodekanisos Express and Dodekanisos Pride to conventional ferries such as Blue Star Patmos and the local Panagia Evagelistria. The variety means there is usually something running.
Ferries dock at Livadia, the main village and port of Tilos, set on a bay on the island's east side. Tilos is one of the least developed islands in the Dodecanese and has built a reputation as an eco-conscious, walking-friendly place, with marked trails and good birdwatching. The Charkadio cave, where fossilised dwarf elephants were found, is the island's most unusual attraction.
This is one of the better-served short routes in the area, with sailings most days in season and sometimes more than once. Current times and fares are shown in the timetable below, with fares starting around €6. Tilos also links regularly to Rhodes and Kos, so it slots easily into a hopping itinerary.
Nisyros to Tilos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €6.50 on a conventional ferry and from €19.00 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 | €6.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel | €19.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Weekly Nisyros to Tilos 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 | 01:50 | 02:50 | 1h | €6.50 | now to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 04:30 | 05:35 | 1h 05m | €6.50 | 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| SAOS Ferries | Saonisos conventional | 09:10 | 10:30 | 1h 20m | 2026-09-19 to 2026-10-03 | Book the Saonisos sailing | ||
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:05 | 13:45 | 40m | €19.00 | 2026-11-10 to 2027-03-30 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 13:10 | 13:50 | 40m | €19.00 | 2026-10-13 to 2027-05-04 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:10 | 13:50 | 40m | €19.00 | 2026-10-15 to 2027-05-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 13:10 | 13:50 | 40m | €19.00 | 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-05 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:10 | 13:50 | 40m | €19.00 | 2027-04-06 to 2027-04-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 14:30 | 15:10 | 40m | €19.00 | 2027-05-12 to 2027-08-25 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 15:35 | 16:15 | 40m | €19.00 | 2026-10-27 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 15:35 | 16:15 | 40m | €19.00 | 2027-05-13 to 2027-07-01 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 15:55 | 16:35 | 40m | €19.00 | 2027-07-08 to 2027-08-26 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Nisyros to Tilos between 2 October 2026 and 15 October 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 2026-10-02 | 04:30 | 05:35 | 1h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-10-03 | 09:10 | 10:30 | 1h 20m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 2026-10-05 | 01:50 | 02:50 | 1h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-10-07 | 14:30 | 15:10 | 40m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-10-08 | 15:35 | 16:15 | 40m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-10-09 | 04:30 | 05:35 | 1h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-10-12 | 01:50 | 02:50 | 1h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-13 | 13:10 | 13:50 | 40m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-10-15 | 13:10 | 13:50 | 40m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Nisyros to Tilos?
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled 9 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Nisyros to Tilos today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) today. Departure time: 04:30.
How many ferries run from Nisyros to Tilos this week?
5 sailings from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.
What time is the first ferry from Nisyros to Tilos?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) usually leaves at 09:10. Across the published schedule departure times range from 01:50 to 15:35.
How long is the ferry from Nisyros to Tilos?
The fastest crossing from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) takes 40m and the slowest 1h 20m. On this route conventional ferries take 1h to 1h 20m and high-speed vessels take 40m.
How much does the Nisyros to Tilos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) ferry start from €6.50 on a conventional ferry and from €19.00 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 Nisyros to Tilos route?
The Nisyros (Mandraki) to Tilos (Livadia) route is served by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Nisyros to Tilos ferry
- Greek Easter is the most important travel event of the year; ferry tickets from Athens to the islands are sold out months ahead – plan accordingly.
- Greek coffee on ferries is reliably good – a frappe or freddo espresso on the outside deck is one of the pleasures of Aegean travel.
- Some operators offer promotional fares in spring and autumn to fill sailings – worth checking their websites directly if you are travelling outside peak season.
- A wide-brimmed hat provides better sun protection than a baseball cap on the open deck of a moving ferry, where the sun comes from multiple angles.
- If you are leaving luggage unattended on a ferry, remove all valuable items and do not leave your bag in an isolated or unsupervised area.
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