Ferry Routes to Rhodes
Handling over 2.5 million passengers a year, the Acandia harbor serves as the primary maritime anchor of the Dodecanese. Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways are the largest operators hauling cars and crowds across the 400-kilometer stretch from Athens. Because the island sits just an hour off the Turkish coast, this major transit hub is perfect for catching connections north to Symi or west to Karpathos. Bring your car along to navigate the 80-kilometer coastal drive down to the ancient acropolis of Lindos.
Getting to Rhodes from Greece
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Ferry Routes to Rhodes
Rhodes is the primary maritime hub for the Dodecanese islands. In 2026, the largest ferry operators serving the island include Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, and Sea Dreams. The island connects mainland Greece to the southeastern Aegean and neighboring Turkey.
Rhodes City has three distinct ports: Central Port (international traffic to Turkey), Kolona Port (intra-Dodecanese routes), and Akandia Port (domestic cruise ferries).
| Departure Port | Arrival Port | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Piraeus (Athens) | Rhodes | 12 to 15 hours. Daily overnight sailings with stops at other Dodecanese islands. |
| Kos | Rhodes | 2 to 3 hours. High-speed catamarans provide the fastest connection. |
| Heraklion (Crete) | Rhodes | 10 to 14 hours. Direct links operated by Blue Star Ferries 2 to 4 times per week. |
| Marmaris (Turkey) | Rhodes | 1 hour. International daily shuttle services for passengers. |
- Port Selection: Check your ticket for the specific departure dock in Rhodes City. Intra-island ferries often use Kolona Port, while large ferries to Athens use Akandia.
- Nearby Islands: Rhodes is the best starting point for ferries to Symi, Halki, and Kastellorizo.
- Customs: Travelers arriving from Turkey must clear customs and passport control at the Central Port terminal.
