Athens to Rhodes Ferries
Compare prices and schedules, book your ferry ticket from Athens to Rhodes
How to get from Athens to Rhodes by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Athens to Rhodes ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Athens to Rhodes is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Athens to Rhodes can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Athens to Rhodes ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.
With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways. This way you can find the best price for a Athens Rhodes ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.
To find the best deals on ferries from Athens to Rhodes simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Athens to Rhodes Ferry Information
Ferry Athens Rhodes: Price, Timetable and Duration
To travel by ferry from Athens to Rhodes, you'll find tickets ranging from $49 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $515 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens-Rhodes route is $250. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Rhodes is 18 hrs. 12 min. The slowest ferries will take 22 hrs. 24 min to reach Rhodes, while the fastest boats will reach Rhodes in 12 hrs. 50 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 12:00. The last ferry to Rhodes leaves Athens at 18:01.
Why take a ferry from Athens to Rhodes ?
Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Athens to Rhodes ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Rhodes. Here are 3 reasons why we think Athens to Rhodes ferry is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Athens and Rhodes?
If you're looking to travel between Athens and Rhodes by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.
Where do the ferries leave from in Athens? Where do the boats arrive in Rhodes?
Port of departure in Athens
Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos ferries depart for Rhodes from the following ports in Athens:
Port of arrival in Rhodes
Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ships arrive in Rhodes from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Athens to Rhodes, it will take you at least 13 hrs. 10 min to cover the 270 mi between Athens and Rhodes.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Athens and Rhodes in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Aigaion Pelagos). There are currently 12 crossings a week between Athens and Rhodes.
There are 3 ferry companies operating between Athens and Rhodes: Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Aigaion Pelagos.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Dodekanisos Seaways.
Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Dodekanisos Seaways on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and safely on our partner's website.
If you want to change or cancel your Athens Rhodes ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are not refundable or changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.
During your crossing between Athens and Rhodes, you will travel 270 mi.
To go by boat from Athens to Rhodes, you can find prices ranging from $49 for the lowest, to $515 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $250.
The first ferry leaves Athens at 12:00 for Rhodes.
The last ferry to Rhodes from Athens usually departs at 18:01.
Experience a crossing between Athens and Rhodes
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Athens-Rhodes crossing is like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Athens Rhodes cruise aboard ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways, we retrace here the different stages of the journey, from boarding in Athens to disembarking in Rhodes. You will also find practical information about Athens and Rhodes.
Boarding in Athens
Before you start your Athens Rhodes ferry cruise, here are a few steps to embark:
- Arrival time at the port of Athens / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with your Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos company) before the actual departure time of the ship to arrive at the Athens ferry terminal. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Athens Rhodes crossing / At the Athens ferry terminal, look for the Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos counters and present your passport and your reservation number. By car, the process is the same but is done directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ship to Rhodes / Pay attention to the voice messages in the Athens ferry terminal inviting you to board. By car, follow the instructions of Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos staff to board and park your vehicle on board.
On board the ferry Athens Rhodes
On board the Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! Some travelers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and stores.
The arrival of the ferry in Rhodes
You will finally find some information for the arrival of the boat in Rhodes:
- The port of Rhodes is in sight / You will not be able to reach the garage until you are invited by the crew. There is no need to rush. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Rhodes on the outside deck.
- If you are in a cabin. / If you have traveled from Athens to Rhodes in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Rhodes.
- Leave the ship and Rhodes is yours / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Rhodes, you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, your vacation in Rhodes begins in earnest!
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