Heraklion – Rhodes
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Heraklion – Rhodes
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
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The Crete (Heraklion) Rhodes ferry typically departs from Crete (Heraklion) at around 04:00.
The average duration of a Crete (Heraklion) Rhodes ferry is around 11h 20m. The fastest sailings are approximately 11h 0m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Crete (Heraklion) to Rhodes provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Crete (Heraklion) Rhodes ferry prices typically range between $87.93* and $533.92*. The average price is typically $185.14*. The cheapest Crete (Heraklion) Rhodes ferry prices start from $49.49*. The average price for a foot passenger is $115.48*. The average price for a car is $292.58*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Crete (Heraklion) and Rhodes is approximately 223.8 miles (360.2km) or 194.5 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Crete (Heraklion) and Rhodes with Blue Star Ferries. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Currently, you can not bring your pets on ferries from Crete (Heraklion) to Rhodes.
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| Crete (Heraklion) - Rhodes Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$182* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 11h 20m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 11h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 04:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 05:30 | |
| Distance | 194 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Heraklion ferry port is located next to the city on the central northern coast of the island of Crete in the southern part of the Aegean Sea at the foot of the Greek islands. The ferry port which is around 500 metres to the east of the Koules fortress and all ships depart from the western part of the port at piers 1 and 2. As well as providing a gateway to the Island of Crete for tourists, Heraklion has for many years served the needs of the Cretan residents with the movement of goods to and from the island. Heraklion port is connected on a daily basis with mainland Greece by modern, luxurious and fast passenger ferries. There are also year round connections to the Dodecanese and seasonal services to many of the Cyclades islands. On an annual basis more than 2 million passengers as well as millions of tons of cargo will pass through Heraklion port. Heraklion itself is the fifth largest city in Greece.
Rhodes is an island in Greece, located in the eastern Aegean Sea and is the largest of the Dodecanese islands. One of Greece’s most popular tourist destinations, Rhodes is one of the liveliest of the Greek islands as well as possessing a fair share of cultural must-sees and beautiful beaches to soak up the sun.
