Nisyros - Kastelorizo
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Nisyros - Kastelorizo
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Nisyros to Kastelorizo. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Nisyros Kastelorizo ferries.
Nisyros Kastelorizo ferry sailings typycally depart from Nisyros at around 01:50. The last ferry leaves at 23:30.
The Nisyros Kastelorizo ferry trip can take around 8 hours 50 minutes. The fastest Nisyros to Kastelorizo ferry is around 7 hours 25 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Nisyros to Kastelorizo serviced by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
The average price is typically $38*. The cheapest ferries from Nisyros to Kastelorizo start from $38*. The average price for a foot passenger is $38*.
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 March 26.
The distance between Nisyros to Kastelorizo is approximately 172 miles (276km) or 149 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Nisyros and Kastelorizo. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Nisyros and Kastelorizo.
Foot passengers can travel on the Nisyros to Kastelorizo ferry with Blue Star Ferries.
Pets can travel on ferries from Nisyros to Kastelorizo with Blue Star Ferries. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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| Nisyros - Kastelorizo Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| Destination Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | $38 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 8 h 50 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 7 h 25 m | |
| First Ferry | 01:50 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:30 | |
| Distance | 149 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2026.
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.
Kastelorizo is a Greek island that is the smallest, and perhaps one of the prettiest, of the Dodecanese group of islands. It is located at the most eastern edge of Greece and is sometimes called by its ancient name of Megisti which it retained until the Middle Ages. During this part of the island's history the Knights of St John built Castello Rosso, with its double walls and battlements, on the rocks above the port. It is from this construction that the island now derives its name. In the island's more recent history, the fishing and shipping industries that the island participated in during the 19th century led to the island's wealth grow considerably.
The island's only populated area is in and around the picturesque Kastellorizo village which has two areas - Pigadia and Chorafia - and is characterised by its narrow cobbled alleyways and traditional colourful houses, complete with timber balconies.
Ferries from the port connect the island to Rhodes, Kos, Nisyros, Piraeus, Kalymnos, Symi and Astypalea.
