Astypalea – Donoussa

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Astypalea – Donoussa
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Ferry from Astypalea to Donoussa

Depending on the season their are about 4 weekly sailings between Astypalea and Donoussa. provides the ferry from Astypalea to Donoussa. Astypalea Donoussa ferries cost between $48 and $94, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

What's the ferry schedule from Astypalea to Donoussa?

The earliest Astypalea Donoussa ferry typically departs Astypalea at about 04:45 and the last ferry usually leaves at 18:00.

How long is the ferry from Astypalea to Donoussa?

Ferries from Astypalea to Donoussa sail in around 2 hours 35 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 35 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Astypalea Donoussa Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 4 weekly sailings from Astypalea to Donoussa provided by . Timetables can change from season to season.

How much does the ferry cost from Astypalea to Donoussa?

The price of a ferry from Astypalea to Donoussa typically range between $48* and $94*. On average the Astypalea Donoussa ferry is $50*. The cheapest Astypalea Donoussa ferry prices start from $48*. The average price for a foot passenger is $50*. The average price for a car is $125*.

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 August 25.

What is the distance from Astypalea to Donoussa?

The distance between Astypalea to Donoussa is approximately 52 miles (83km) or 45 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Astypalea to Donoussa with a car?

Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Astypalea and Donoussa.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Astypalea to Donoussa?

Currently foot passengers can not sail between Astypalea and Donoussa. Passengers must be travelling with a car.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Astypalea to Donoussa?

Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Astypalea to Donoussa.

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Astypalea to Donoussa Ferry Most Popular Questions

Astypalea Guide

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.


Donoussa Guide

The Greek island of Donoussa is the most northerly of the Small Eastern Cyclades group of islands and lies to the east of the island of Naxos and north of Amorgos. The island is quite small with a land area of around 13 sq. km and has a number of coves and hidden sandy beaches just waiting for visitors to explore. The island's residents, which amount to about 100, live mainly in the villages of Donoussa, Stavros, which is the largest and home to the island's port, Mersini, Haravgi and Kalotaritissa. A popular attraction on the island are the caves of "Spilia Tichou" with its spectacular stalactite formations, in the north west of the island, and "Fokospilia" on the island's east coast. According to mythology, Dionysus offered Ariadni a hiding place in Donoússa so that Thesseus could not find her. A settlement dating to the Geometric Period as well as remains of Bronze Age dwellings reveal the historical importance of the island.

Donoussa is connected by ferry to the port of Piraeus and to Naxos and Amorgos.

Astypalea to Donoussa
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 11/8/2025 and 17/8/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 18:00 20:35 2 hours 35 minutes Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

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