Athens to Rhodes Ferries
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How to get from Athens to Rhodes by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Athens to Rhodes ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Athens to Rhodes is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Athens to Rhodes can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Athens to Rhodes ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.
With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways. This way you can find the best deal on a Athens Rhodes ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.
To find the best deals on ferries from Athens to Rhodes simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Athens to Rhodes Ferry Information
Ferry Athens Rhodes: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Athens to Rhodes, you'll find tickets range from £40 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £422 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens to Rhodes route is £205. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Rhodes is 18 hours 12 min. The slowest ferries will take 22 hours 24 min to reach Rhodes, while the fastest boats will arrive in Rhodes in 12 hours 50 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 12:00. The last boat to Rhodes leaves the port of Athens at 18:01.
Why travel by ferry from Athens to Rhodes?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Athens to Rhodes ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Rhodes. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Athens to Rhodes is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Athens and Rhodes?
If you want to travel between Athens and Rhodes by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.
Where do the ferries leave from in Athens? Where do the boats arrive in Rhodes?
Port of departure in Athens
Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos ferries depart for Rhodes from the following ports in Athens:
Port of arrival in Rhodes
Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ships arrive in Rhodes from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Athens to Rhodes, it will take you at least 13 hours 10 min to cover the 270 mi between Athens and Rhodes.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Athens and Rhodes in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Aigaion Pelagos). There are currently 12 crossings a week between Athens and Rhodes.
There are 3 ferry companies operating between Athens and Rhodes: Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Aigaion Pelagos.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Dodekanisos Seaways.
Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Dodekanisos Seaways on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.
If you want to change or cancel your Athens Rhodes ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.
During your crossing between Athens and Rhodes, you will travel 270 mi.
To go by boat from Athens to Rhodes, you can find prices ranging from £40 for the lowest, to £422 for the highest. The average price we observed was £205.
The first ferry leaves Athens at 12:00 for Rhodes.
The last ferry to Rhodes usually departs from Athens at 18:01.
Experience a Athens to Rhodes ferry crossing
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Athens to Rhodes sea crossing is like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Athens Rhodes cruise on board ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Athens to disembarkation in Rhodes. You will also find practical information about Athens and Rhodes.
Boarding in Athens
Before you set off on your Athens Rhodes ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:
- Arrival time in Athens port / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Athens ferry terminal. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Athens Rhodes crossing / At the Athens ferry terminal, look for the Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos counters and present your passport and booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ship to Rhodes / Watch out for voice messages in the Athens ferry terminal inviting you to board. By car, follow the instructions of Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos staff to board and park your vehicle on board.
On board the Athens to Rhodes ferry
On board the Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! Some travellers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and shops.
Ferry arrival in Rhodes
Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Rhodes:
- Rhodes Harbour is in sight / You will not be able to reach the garage until invited by the crew. There is no point in rushing. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Rhodes from the outside deck.
- If you are in a cabin. / If you have travelled from Athens to Rhodes in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Rhodes.
- Leave the ship and Rhodes is yours / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Rhodes you are likely to pass a customs check. At last, your holiday in Rhodes has begun!
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