Donoussa – Astypalea
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Donoussa – Astypalea
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Donoussa to Astypalea. Donoussa Astypalea ferries cost around $44 and $84, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Donoussa Astypalea ferries.
Donoussa Astypalea ferry sailings typycally depart from Donoussa at around 01:15. The last ferry leaves at 13:45.
The Donoussa Astypalea ferry trip can take around 2 hours 40 minutes. The fastest Donoussa to Astypalea ferry is around 2 hours 40 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 4 weekly sailings from Donoussa to Astypalea serviced by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Donoussa Astypalea ferry prices typically range between $44* and $84*. The average price is typically $46*. The cheapest ferries from Donoussa to Astypalea start from $44*. The average price for a foot passenger is $46*. The average price for a car is $97*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated July 25.
The distance between Donoussa to Astypalea is approximately 52 miles (83km) or 45 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Donoussa and Astypalea. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Donoussa and Astypalea.
Foot passengers can travel on the Donoussa to Astypalea ferry with Blue Star Ferries.
Pets can travel on ferries from Donoussa to Astypalea with Blue Star Ferries. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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| Donoussa - Astypalea Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Cyclades Islands | |
| Destination Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | $46 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h 40 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h 40 m | |
| First Ferry | 01:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 13:45 | |
| Distance | 45 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Forming one of the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Donoussa is roughly 16 km to the east of the island of Naxos and 25 km to the north of the island of Amorgos. Donoussa is quite a small island measuring around 14 sq. km, with its highest point 385 m above sea level. Due to its small size, the island has remained a virgin place for summer holidays, with few tourist facilities and much privacy. The island's main town is also called Donoussa.
Many visitors to the island while away the hours by swimming in the warm, crystal clear waters off the island's beaches. Most of the beaches are not organised and are mostly accessible on foot. For the more energetic visitor, the island is an ideal destination for trekking.
Donoussa can be reached by ferry from Piraeus or with local boat from Naxos and Amorgos. The small ferryboat Express Skopelitis works the route between Naxos, Iraklia, Schinoussa, Koufonissi, Donoussa and Amorgos three to five days a week during the summer months.
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.
