Ferry from Tilos (Livadia) to Nisyros (Mandraki)
40m to 1h 20m · from €6.00 · 3 operators
Tilos to Nisyros at a glance
Ferries from Tilos (Livadia) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 9 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 09:55 and the latest is 21:30. 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.
Tilos to Nisyros Route Map
Tilos to Nisyros is the short local hop of this stretch of the Dodecanese, taking anywhere from about forty minutes to an hour and a half depending on which boat you catch. Star Gem Maritime's Panagia Evagelistria and the SAOS Ferries boats do it as part of local runs, Dodekanisos Seaways brings the Dodekanisos Express and Dodekanisos Pride catamarans through, and Blue Star Ferries' Blue Star Patmos calls on its longer route. It is a genuinely short crossing, with most people staying on deck.
Nisyros is a volcanic island, and the caldera with its steaming craters is what most day visitors come for, usually by bus or hire car up from the port at Mandraki. The harbour village itself is small and low-key, with a whitewashed centre and a castle-topped monastery above the town.
This is the busiest link Tilos has, with sailings most days in season across the various operators, which makes a day trip in either direction workable. The current timetable and fares are shown below, and fares start around €6. Nisyros also connects on to Kos, so it slots neatly into a wider Dodecanese island-hop.
Tilos to Nisyros 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 Tilos 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 | 09:55 | 10:35 | 40m | €19.00 | 2026-10-27 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 09:55 | 10:35 | 40m | €19.00 | 2027-05-13 to 2027-08-26 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 10:35 | 11:15 | 40m | €19.00 | 2026-11-10 to 2027-03-30 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 10:40 | 11:20 | 40m | €19.00 | 2026-10-13 to 2027-05-04 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 10:40 | 11:20 | 40m | €19.00 | 2026-10-15 to 2027-05-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 10:40 | 11:20 | 40m | €19.00 | 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-05 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 10:40 | 11:20 | 40m | €19.00 | 2027-04-06 to 2027-04-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 11:55 | 12:35 | 40m | €19.00 | 2027-05-12 to 2027-08-25 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| SAOS Ferries | Saonisos conventional | 19:10 | 20:30 | 1h 20m | 2026-09-19 to 2026-10-03 | Book the Saonisos sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 19:20 | 20:20 | 1h | €6.50 | now to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 21:30 | 22:30 | 1h | €6.50 | 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Tilos to Nisyros between 2 October 2026 and 15 October 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 2026-10-02 | 21:30 | 22:30 | 1h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-10-03 | 19:10 | 20:30 | 1h 20m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 2026-10-05 | 19:20 | 20:20 | 1h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-10-07 | 11:55 | 12:35 | 40m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-10-08 | 09:55 | 10:35 | 40m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-10-09 | 21:30 | 22:30 | 1h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-10-12 | 19:20 | 20:20 | 1h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-13 | 10:40 | 11:20 | 40m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-10-15 | 10:40 | 11:20 | 40m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Tilos to Nisyros?
Ferries from Tilos (Livadia) to Nisyros (Mandraki) 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 Tilos to Nisyros today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Tilos (Livadia) to Nisyros (Mandraki) today. Departure time: 21:30.
How many ferries run from Tilos to Nisyros this week?
5 sailings from Tilos (Livadia) to Nisyros (Mandraki) 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 Tilos to Nisyros?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Tilos (Livadia) to Nisyros (Mandraki) usually leaves at 19:10. Across the published schedule departure times range from 09:55 to 21:30.
How long is the ferry from Tilos to Nisyros?
The fastest crossing from Tilos (Livadia) to Nisyros (Mandraki) 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 Tilos to Nisyros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Tilos (Livadia) to Nisyros (Mandraki) 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 Tilos to Nisyros route?
The Tilos (Livadia) 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 Tilos to Nisyros ferry
- Lightning storms are possible in spring and autumn; they are usually short-lived and rarely affect ferry operations, but can cause brief delays at loading.
- If you need an invoice for business travel, request it at the time of booking – it is much harder to obtain after the journey.
- If a short hop is your only connection to an island with no other transport options, missing the last ferry means an unplanned overnight stay – plan conservatively.
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