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. Make sure to check this interactive map .

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 and the company which operates the ferry.
On the ferry operated by Blue Star Ferries (people & car ferry), the prices start at €46.50 single trip (for economy).

How many ferries per day depart from Athens to Rhodes during the low season?

The following ferries to be available during the 2026 low season (March – May, September – October) between Athens and Rhodes:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Thursday	9:00 AM	till 9-Apr
Sunday	12:00 PM	from 15-Mar to 29-Mar, from 19-Apr to 31-May, from 6-Sept to 25-Oct
Thursday	2:00 PM	from 3-Sept to 10-Sept, from 17-Sept to 24-Sept
Monday	2:30 PM	from 9-Mar to 23-Mar
Tuesday	3:00 PM	from 10-Mar to 31-Mar, from 7-Apr to 27-Oct
Thursday	3:00 PM	from 16-Apr to 28-May, from 1-Oct to 29-Oct
Wednesday	3:00 PM	from 11-Mar to 25-Mar
Sunday	5:00 PM	on 12-Apr
Monday	5:00 PM	on 30-Mar, from 27-Apr to 4-May, from 22-Jun to 26-Oct
Wednesday	5:00 PM	on 1-Apr, from 29-Apr to 5-May, from 17-Jun to 28-Oct
Friday	5:00 PM	on 3-Apr, from 1-May to 8-May, from 19-Jun to 30-Oct
Friday	6:00 PM	till 3-Apr, from 17-Apr to 8-May, from 15-May to 5-Jun, from 19-Jun to 4-Sept, from 11-Sept to 23-Oct
Monday	6:00 PM	till 30-Mar, on 6-Apr, from 20-Apr to 4-May, from 11-May to 25-May, from 7-Sept to 26-Oct
Wednesday	6:00 PM	from 1-Apr to 6-May, from 13-May to 3-Jun, from 24-Jun to 28-Oct
Sunday	7:00 PM	on 5-Apr
Friday	10:30 PM	on 10-Apr
Friday	11:00 PM	till 27-Mar
Monday	11:30 PM	on 13-Apr
Saturday	11:55 PM	from 20-Jun to 5-Sept

How many ferries per day depart from Athens to Rhodes during the high season?

The following ferries to be available during the 2026 high season (June – August) between Athens and Rhodes:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Thursday	1:00 PM	from 4-Jun to 27-Aug
Tuesday	3:00 PM	from 7-Apr to 27-Oct
Sunday	3:00 PM	from 7-Jun to 30-Aug
Monday	5:00 PM	from 22-Jun to 26-Oct
Wednesday	5:00 PM	from 17-Jun to 28-Oct
Friday	5:00 PM	from 19-Jun to 30-Oct
Friday	6:00 PM	from 15-May to 5-Jun, from 19-Jun to 4-Sept
Wednesday	6:00 PM	from 13-May to 3-Jun, from 24-Jun to 28-Oct
Monday	6:00 PM	from 22-Jun to 31-Aug
Monday	11:30 PM	on 1-Jun
Saturday	11:55 PM	from 20-Jun to 5-Sept

Are there any overnight journeys between Athens and Rhodes?

Yes, there are two overnight ferries.

Where can I buy tickets from?

You can purchase the tickets at most two months before departure (sometimes earlier). 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.

However, when you book online, service fees may apply based on the country you book from. And if you choose to get the tickets delivered via courier, you’ll pay the shipping fee (you can choose to pick them up in the port).

How about the ferries from Rhodes to Athens?

During the 2026 high season, the following ferries are available from Rhodes to Athens:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Sunday	7:00 AM	from 8-Mar to 29-Mar
Monday	7:00 AM	on 13-Apr
Saturday	9:00 AM	from 20-Jun to 5-Sept
Sunday	11:00 AM	on 3-May, from 21-Jun to 25-Oct
Wednesday	12:00 PM	on 8-Apr
Tuesday	2:00 PM	from 10-Mar to 24-Mar
Tuesday	3:00 PM	on 31-Mar, from 28-Apr to 5-May, from 23-Jun to 27-Oct
Thursday	4:00 PM	on 9-Apr
Friday	4:00 PM	from 4-Sept to 11-Sep, from 18-Sep to 25-Sept
Monday	4:00 PM	on 9-Mar, from 16-Mar to 30-Mar, from 20-Apr to 1-Jun, from 7-Sept to 26-Oct
Tuesday	5:00 PM	till 31-Mar, from 7-Apr to 5-May, from 12-May to 26-May, from 8-Sept to 27-Oct
Sunday	5:00 PM	till 5-Apr, from 19-Apr to 10-May, from 17-May to 24-May, from 21-Jun to 6-Sept, from 13-Sept to 25-Oct
Thursday	5:00 PM	on 2-Apr, From 16-Apr to 7-May, from 14-May to 4-Jun, From 18-Jun to 29-Oct
Wednesday	5:00 PM	from 11-Mar to 1-Apr, from 15-Apr to 28-Oct
Monday	6:00 PM	on 13-Apr
Friday	6:15 PM	from 13-Mar to 27-Mar, from 10-Apr to 29-May, from 2-Oct to 30-Oct
Monday	6:30 PM	on 6-Apr
Thursday	6:30 PM	from 12-Mar to 26-Mar

During the 2026 low season, the following ferries are available from Rhodes to Athens:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday	7:00 AM	on 1-Jun
Saturday	9:00 AM	from 20-Jun to 5-Sept
Sunday	11:00 AM	from 21-Jun to 25-Oct
Tuesday	3:00 PM	from 23-Jun to 27-Oct
Monday	4:30 PM	from 8-Jun to 31-Aug
Friday	4:30 PM	from 5-Jun to 28-Aug
Tuesday	5:00 PM	on 2-Jun, from 23-Jun to 1-Sept
Thursday	5:00 PM	from 14-May to 4-Jun, From 18-Jun to 29-Oct
Sunday	5:00 PM	on 7-Jun, from 21-Jun to 6-Sept
Wednesday	5:00 PM	from 15-Apr to 28-Oct

Important note:

The ferry schedule available on line may not be 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).

Your best bet is to check this link the day before departure (or the day of before) just to make sure things haven’t changed.

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Notes:
* Pireas and Piraeus are exactly the same place, but you can find them spelled in both ways. All road signs though point to Pireas.
**The article was first published in 2009; latest schedule update was made as of March 2026.
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