Athens (Piraeus) – Rhodes
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Athens (Piraeus) – Rhodes
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
There are approximately 3 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Rhodes. This ferry crossing is available with
The Athens (Piraeus) Rhodes ferry typically departs from Athens (Piraeus) at around 12:00.
The average duration of a Athens (Piraeus) Rhodes ferry is around 17h 4m. The fastest sailings are approximately 15h 10m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
On average, there are around 3 weekly ferry sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Rhodes. These sailings are provided by Blue Star Ferries. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables may differ by season.
Athens (Piraeus) Rhodes ferry prices typically range between $134.13* and $1754.24*. The average price is typically $530.32*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Rhodes ferry prices start from $82.29*. The average price for a foot passenger is $262.03*. The average price for a car is $795.4*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Athens (Piraeus) and Rhodes is approximately 330.6 miles (532.1km) or 287.3 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Athens (Piraeus) 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.
Pets are welcome on board Athens (Piraeus) Rhodes ferries with Blue Star Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Athens (Piraeus) - Rhodes Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$523* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 17h 4m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 15h 10m | |
| First Ferry | 12:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:00 | |
| Distance | 287 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The port city of Piraeus can be found in the Attica region of Greece along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf about 12 km south west of Athens, the Greek capital. Piraeus is the largest ferry port in Europe and one of the largest in the world when it comes to passenger transportation with services provided by every major ferry company in Greece. Approximately 20 million passengers pass through its doors each year and the port provides the main link between the Greek mainland and the Aegean islands and Crete. Piraeus proves the gateway from the Greek mainland to all of the main holiday destinations in Greece and some of the less popular ones too. Piraeus is also famous for its football team – Olympiakos who regularly feature in the UEFA Champions League.
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.
