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How to get from Rhodes to Athens by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Rhodes to Athens ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Rhodes to Athens is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Rhodes to Athens can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Rhodes to Athens 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 Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines or Hellenic Seaways. This way you can find the best price for a Rhodes Athens 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 Rhodes to Athens simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Rhodes to Athens Ferry Information

Port of departure
Rhodes
Greece
Dodecanese
Port of arrival
Athens
Greece
Attica
Distance
270 mi
Ferry Companies
Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Dodekanisos Seaways
Frequency of crossings
12 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
11 hrs. 40 min
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Ferry Rhodes Athens: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Rhodes to Athens, you'll find tickets ranging from $49 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $509 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Rhodes-Athens route is $244. The average ferry crossing time from Rhodes to Athens is 17 hrs. 52 min. The slowest ferries will take 21 hrs. 25 min to reach Athens, while the fastest boats will reach Athens in 15 hrs. 10 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Rhodes at 11:00. The last ferry to Athens leaves Rhodes at 18:15.

Average price of a Rhodes Athens ferry crossing
$244
Price range for Rhodes Athens ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$49 - $509
Average crossing time Rhodes Athens
17 hrs. 52 min
Departure time of first ferry to Athens
11:00
Departure time of last ferry to Athens
18:15
Arrival time first ferry to Athens
08:10
Arrival time of last ferry to Athens
13:30

Why take a ferry from Rhodes to Athens ?

Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Rhodes to Athens ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Athens. Here are 3 reasons why we think Rhodes to Athens ferry is an ideal way to travel.

Resting in a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to book a cabin for the crossing from Rhodes to Athens, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Like real hotel rooms, they offer travelers beds, bathrooms and, for some suites, portholes and balconies. If their use is more obvious during a night crossing, it is perfectly possible to book one during the day.
Enjoy the fresh sea air
The health benefits of the sea have long been proven. During the Rhodes-Athens crossing, access the outside of the Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos ship to take a breath of fresh air. The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will instantly soothe you. You'll arrive in Athens perfectly zen and full of energy.
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
There is no better way to travel between Rhodes and Athens with your family than by ferry. Everything is easier. As soon as you leave Rhodes, imagine your children discovering the ship, spending long moments playing in the areas reserved for the youngest or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest movies in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marveling at a magic show or other countless activities. On board the ferry to Athens, time flies by faster than you think and this maritime experience between Rhodes and Athens will remain unforgettable for your children for a long time.

Which companies operate between Rhodes and Athens?

If you're looking to travel between Rhodes and Athens 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.

Blue Star Ferries Rhodes Athens
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Rhodes-Athens route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad of islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Rhodes-Athens fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Rhodes and Athens. Blue Star Ferries operates 10 crossings a week to Athens from Rhodes and the journey time is 11 hrs. 40 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
11 hrs. 40 min
10 crossings a week
ANEK Lines Rhodes Athens
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Rhodes-Athens route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece as well as between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Rhodes-Athens fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Rhodes and Athens. ANEK Lines operates 2 crossings a week to Athens from Rhodes and the journey time is 24 hrs. 10 min. More information about ANEK Lines
24 hrs. 10 min
2 crossings a week
Aigaion Pelagos Rhodes Athens
Aigaion Pelagos
Aigaion Pelagos was founded in 1999 and has its headquarters in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and ports of the Aegean Sea. On Vivanoda, you can compare Rhodes-Athens fares and book a Aigaion Pelagos ticket between Rhodes and Athens. More information about Aigaion Pelagos

Where do the ferries leave from in Rhodes? Where do the boats arrive in Athens?

Port of departure in Rhodes

Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos ferries depart for Athens from the following ports in Rhodes:

Rhodes
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Port of arrival in Athens

Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ships arrive in Athens from the following ports:

Athens Piraeus E1
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Athens Piraeus E6
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Athens Piraeus E3
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Rhodes to Athens, it will take you at least 11 hrs. 40 min to cover the 270 mi between Rhodes and Athens.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Rhodes and Athens in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Aigaion Pelagos). There are currently 12 crossings a week between Rhodes and Athens.

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Rhodes and Athens: Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Aigaion Pelagos.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Dodekanisos Seaways.

Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, 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 Rhodes Athens 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 Rhodes and Athens, you will travel 270 mi.

To go by boat from Rhodes to Athens, you can find prices ranging from $49 for the lowest, to $509 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $244.

The first ferry leaves Rhodes at 11:00 for Athens.

The last ferry to Athens from Rhodes usually departs at 18:15.

Experience a crossing between Rhodes and Athens

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Rhodes-Athens crossing is like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Rhodes Athens cruise aboard Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines or Hellenic Seaways, we retrace here the different stages of the journey, from boarding in Rhodes to disembarking in Athens. You will also find practical information about Rhodes and Athens.

Boarding in Rhodes

Before you start your Rhodes Athens ferry cruise, here are a few steps to embark:

  • Presentation at the port of Rhodes / 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 Rhodes ferry terminal. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Rhodes Athens crossing / In Rhodes, present your identity papers (passport or national identity card) and the booking number at the Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ticket offices at the Rhodes ferry terminal. By car, the process is the same but is done directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ship to Athens / Pay attention to the voice messages in the Rhodes 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 Rhodes Athens

During the crossing, each person can take advantage of the services available on the Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos ship as they see fit. 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 Athens

You will finally find some information for the arrival of the boat in Athens:

  • The ferry enters Athens harbor / 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 Athens on the outside deck.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have traveled from Rhodes to Athens in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Athens.
  • Leaving the ship and discovering Athens / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Athens, you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, leave the port and Athens is waiting for you!

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