Astypalea – Nisyros
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Astypalea – Nisyros
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
There is usually one weekly sailing from Astypalea to Nisyros. Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Astypalea to Nisyros. Astypalea Nisyros ferries cost between $35 and $37, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
Astypalea Nisyros ferries depart at around 20:30.
Ferries from Astypalea to Nisyros sail in around 5 hours 5 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Astypalea to Nisyros provided by Blue Star Ferries.
The price of a ferry from Astypalea to Nisyros typically range between $34* and $36*. On average the Astypalea Nisyros ferry is $35*. The cheapest Astypalea Nisyros ferry prices start from $34*. The average price for a foot passenger is $35*. The average price for a car is $63*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.
The distance between Astypalea to Nisyros is approximately 54 miles (87km) or 47 nautical miles.
Yes, Astypalea Nisyros ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Astypalea and Nisyros. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Astypalea and Nisyros use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Astypalea Nisyros ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Astypalea to Nisyros. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Astypalea - Nisyros Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways | |
| Average Price | A$99* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4h 2m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 50m | |
| First Ferry | 02:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 13:45 | |
| Distance | 47 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Forming one of the Dodecanese group of islands, the Greek island of Astypalea is located in the south eastern Aegean Sea. It is one of 12 islands that make up the Dodecanese and is around 18 km long and 13 km wide, at its widest point. The island's coast is rather rocky with a number of pebble beaches. The island it separated into two sections by a narrow strip of land, roughly 100 m wide, at Sterno. The island's capital and main harbour is the town of Astypalea, or Chora as the locals call it. A new harbour has been constructed at Agios Andreas where ferry connections to Piraeus and the other islands of the Dodecanese can be found.
The island is connected to the port of Piraeus and also to the other islands in the Dodecanese, the Cycladic islands and to Crete. The journey to the island will either be by a conventional ferry of by Highspeed ferry depending on the day of travel and the ferry company you choose to travel with. Journey times to the island are between 10-12 hours by conventional ferry or 6-9 hours by Highspeed ferry.
The Greek island of Nisyros is one of the Dodecanese group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea, between the island of Kos and the island of Tilos. Nisyros is regarded as one of the most beautiful islands in the region and is largely untouched by tourism. The island, which has a coastline of around 28 km, was created, according to mythology, during the war between Gods and Giants where Poseidon chased the Giant Polyvotis down to Kos, cut a part of it and threw it to his enemy, sinking him forever in to the bottom of the Aegean Sea. This rock is Nisyros and the volcano's eruptions are said to be the angry breathing of the defeated Giant.
The island's capital, and home to the island's port, is Mandraki and is one of the largest villages on Nisyros. Mandraki is characterised by charming cobblestoned streets and squares and typical Greek whitewashed two storeyed houses complete with wooden balconies. The nightlife is not very intense but you will surely have a good time in the village where there are little tavernas and some bars to enjoy.
It can be reached by ferry from Piraeus, Kos and Rhodes.
