Nisyros – Astypalea
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Nisyros – Astypalea
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Nisyros to Astypalea. Nisyros Astypalea ferries cost between 12€ and 21€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Nisyros Astypalea ferries.
The first Nisyros Astypalea ferry typically departs from Nisyros at around 19:40. The last ferry usually departs at 22:00.
The Nisyros Astypalea ferry trip can take around 5 hours 25 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 5 hours 25 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Nisyros to Astypalea provided by Blue Star Ferries.
Nisyros Astypalea ferry prices typically range between 12€* and 21€*. The average price is typically 21€*. The cheapest Nisyros Astypalea ferry prices start from 12€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 17€*. The average price for a car is 38€*.
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 1 April 2025.
The distance between Nisyros to Astypalea is approximately 54.3 miles (87.4km) or 47.2 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Nisyros and Astypalea. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Nisyros and Astypalea.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries ferries between Nisyros and Astypalea.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Nisyros to Astypalea with Blue Star Ferries. 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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| Nisyros - Astypalea Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways | |
| Average Price | 37 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4h 12m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 50m | |
| First Ferry | 10:50 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:40 | |
| Distance | 47 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Located in the Dodecanese group of islands in the Aegean Sea, the island of Nisyros lies between the neighbouring islands of Kos and Tilos. The island's coast has a few sandy beaches, which are generally located in the north east part of the island, but generally the Nisyros coastline is characterised by rocky or pebbled beaches. The island's volcano is active but luckily for tourists it is not erupting and Fumaroles can be found at the craters. According to Greek mythology, the island was formed when Poseidon cut off a part of Kos and threw it onto the giant Polybotes to stop him from escaping. Fifth century ancient walls, which were originally part of the acropolis on the island, can be found near Mandraki and the island's ancient name was Porphyris.
From the island's port there are conventional and high speed ferry services that generally depart to the other islands of the Dodecanese. There are also services to the Cycladic islands and also to Crete, but usually via another island.
The Greek island of Astypalea lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is one of the 12 islands that make up the Dodecanese group of islands. The island, which sits at the point where the Dodecanese meet the Cyclades islands, has a long history and is characterised by typically Greek whitewashed villages and lovely beaches. Astypalaia is also the westernmost island of the Dodecanese and is naturally separated into Mesa Nisi (the inner island, western part) and Exo Nisi (the outer island, eastern part) by a thin strip of land less than 100 m wide.
The island's capital, and home to its port, is Chora and is regarded as one of the most picturesque towns in the Aegean. The town sits atop a rock that protrudes into the sea, forming two bays. Towering above Chora is a castle with the white domes of Evangelistria and Agios Georgios churches visible above its walls. Around the castle lie Chora’s houses with whitewashed walls, blue doors and windows, and wooden balconies.
The island is connected to the port of Piraeus and also to the other islands in the Dodecanese, the Cycladic islands and to Crete.
