Tilos – Nisyros

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Tilos – Nisyros

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Ferry from Tilos to Nisyros

The Tilos Nisyros ferry is serviced by 3 ferry companies: Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries. Tilos Nisyros ferries take around 40 minutes. The ferry costs between £16 and £65, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Tilos to Nisyros.

Tilos Nisyros Ferry Times

The first Tilos Nisyros ferry typically departs from Tilos at around 09:55. The last ferry usually departs at 21:30.

How long is the ferry from Tilos to Nisyros?

The Tilos Nisyros ferry trip can take around 40 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 40 minutes with Dodekanisos Seaways. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Tilos Nisyros Ferry Operator Schedules

There are 3 weekly sailings from Tilos to Nisyros provided by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Blue Star Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly. Dodekanisos Seaways provide 2 sailings weekly. SAOS Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly.

Tilos Nisyros Ferry Prices

Tilos Nisyros ferry prices typically range between £16* and £65*. The average price is typically £33*. The cheapest Tilos Nisyros ferry prices start from £16*. The average price for a foot passenger is £32*. The average price for a car is £65*.

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 April 25.

How far is it from Tilos to Nisyros?

The distance between Tilos to Nisyros is approximately 21.1 miles (34.0km) or 18 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Tilos Nisyros ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Tilos and Nisyros. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Tilos and Nisyros.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Tilos to Nisyros?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries ferries between Tilos and Nisyros.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Tilos to Nisyros?

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Tilos to Nisyros with Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.

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Tilos - Nisyros Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 3
Operators Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries
Average Price £25*
Average Weekly Sailings 2
Average Sailing Duration 41m
Fastest Sailing Duration 40m
First Ferry 09:55
Last Ferry 21:30
Distance 18 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

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Tilos Guide

The Greek island of Tilos is one of the Dodecanese group of islands in the Aegean Sea and is located halfway between the island of Kos and the island of Rhodes. The island's landscape is characterised by mountains, hills and plains where visitors can see around 400 varieties of herbs and flowers growing. The island also has a number of species of rare birds nesting there including Nightingales, Goldfinches, Bonelli's Eagle, Hawks, Herons and Bee-eaters, to name just a few. The whole island is a vast ecological park and is protected by international treaties.

The island's main town and port is Livadia where visitors will find the remains of a castle, deserted stone houses, Byzantine churches and paved streets. Although Livadia is the largest town, the island's capital is actually Megalo Chorio which is about 2 km from Livadia. A popular attraction on the island is the beautiful abandoned 15th century monastery of Agios Panteleimon which has some interesting icons. Also worth visiting is the Castle of the Knights which is where the Knight of St. John were based during the 15th century.

Ferries from the island's port depart to Piraeus, Rhodes and to other islands in the Dodecanese.


Nisyros Guide

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.

Tilos to Nisyros
Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 31/03/2025 and 06/04/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Dodekanisos Seaways 10:40 11:20 40 minutes Wed, Fri
SAOS Ferries 10:50 12:10 1 hour 20 minutes Fri
SAOS Ferries 16:20 17:40 1 hour 20 minutes Sat
Blue Star Ferries 17:05 18:05 1 hour Sun
Blue Star Ferries 21:05 22:05 1 hour Wed

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