The Rhodes to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article.
The ferries are the ideal way to get from Athens to any island – Rhodes included – if you are on a low budget and have plenty of time on your hands. They are also a great way to make friends: a guitar and some wine go a long way and make a lot of friendships on a ferry deck.
Port of Piraeus
The Port of Piraeus (or Pireas*) is large and can be rather confusing. Do yourself a favor and download and print a map from the Ministry of Mercantile Marine page .
All ferries to Rhodes (the Dodecanese islands) depart from Port Gate E1.
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Rhodes or Rodos?
When you are looking up ferries between Athens and island you should consider that the name of island (and/or port) is not in English. So while the English speaking world uses “Rhodes”, you’ll find the island called Rodos (sometimes also spelled as Rhodos) , especially on the on-line booking sites. The port code is ROD.
How long does it take to get from Athens to Rhodes?
The journey between Athens (Piraeus) and Rhodes takes between 12 and 17 hours, depending on the type of ferry you are taking.
Is there a high speed ferry between Athens and Rhodes?
No, there isn’t but the fastest ferry between Athens and Rhodes takes about 12 hours and departs at 7 p.m (almost daily during the high season and three times a week during the low season)
How much does it cost to get from Athens to Rhodes by ferry?
The prices depend on the class you opt for. The cheapest option is always the deck ticket (economy class). There aren’t any price differences between the ferry which takes 12 hours to get to Rhodes and the one that takes 17 hours to get to the island.
An economy class ticket costs €53 (one way, one person), the lounge ticket costs €57, while if you opt for a two bed cabin you’ll pay €116,50 per person.
How many ferries per day depart from Athens to Rhodes during the low season?
During the low season 2010, the following links are available between Athens and Rhodes:
- at 7 p.m., each Monday, Wednesday, Friday
How many ferries per day depart from Athens to Rhodes during the high season?
The number of ferries increases in June – when the high season starts – and start decreasing again by early September.
The following ferries to be available during the high season between Athens and Rhodes:
- at 9 a.m., each Saturday (June 20 to Aug 8 )
- at 3 p.m., each Monday (June 1 to Sept 28)
- at 4 p.m., each Wednesday (June 3 to Sept 23)
- at 6 p.m. , each Tuesday and Friday (June 2 to Oct 30)
- at 7 p.m., each Friday (June 19 to Sept 11); Tuesday and Sunday (June 19 to Sept 13), Thursday (July 2 to Aug 13); Monday & Wednesday (June 15 to Sept 9)
- at 11:55 p.m. each Saturday (June 20 to Sept 12)
Are there any overnight journeys between Athens and Rhodes?
Yes, there are two overnight ferries, one leaving at 7 p.m. (almost daily during the high season and three times a week during the low season) and 11:30 p.m. each Saturday (and on Mondays during the high season). Expect to travel about 12-13 hours.
The 3 p.m. ferry also gets to Rhodes on the next morning (8:50 a.m.) but the journey is way too long (17 hours).
Where can I buy tickets from?
You can purchase tickets online at most two months before departure. You can also get tickets via travel agents but not your local ones. They’ll have to buy via Greek Travel Agents anyway so you are better off contacting the Greek agencies directly.
Your best bet is to buy tickets directly from the port of Piraeus. You don’t need to worry about booking in advance unless you plan to travel right in the middle of the high season (July and August).
The ticketing office is at the Port Gate E1 (exactly where the ferries to Rhodes depart from).
Does everyone charge the same prices?
All research points out the fact that the prices are exactly the same online, at the ticketing office in the port and at travel agents or hotels. But the ticket might be cheaper when you buy directly from the port.
How about the ferries from Rhodes to Athens?
During the high season, the following ferries are available from Rhodes to Athens:
- at 2:15 a.m. , every Sunday (June 7 to Sept 27)
- at 7 a.m., every Tuesday and Sunday (June 4 to Nov 1)
- at 9:30 a.m., every Saturday (June 20 to Sept 12)
- at 5 p.m., every Friday (July 3 to Aug 14); Monday & Wednesday (June 17 to Sept 14); Tue & Thu (June 16 to Sept 10) and Sunday (June 21 to Sept 13) (takes 12 h 40 min)
- at 6:30 p.m., every Tuesday (June 2 to Sept 29)
- at 11:59 p.m., every Saturday (June 20 to Aug 8 )
During the low season 2010, the following ferries between Rhodes and Athens (Piraeus) are available:
- at 5 p.m., every Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Important note:
The ferry schedule available on line is not very accurate. This is due to the fact that ferry companies submit their schedule to the Ministry of Merchant Marine weekly so what today is accurate, it might not be next week (let alone next month).
You can find the weekly ferry schedule on the Friday edition of the Athens News (in English) so make sure to get yourself a copy as soon as you get to Athens.
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Note:
* Pireas and Piraeus are exactly the same place, but you can find them spelled in both ways. All road signs though point to Pireas.
