Rhodes to Athens Ferries
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How to get from Rhodes to Athens by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Rhodes to Athens ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Rhodes to Athens is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Rhodes to Athens can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Rhodes to Athens 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 Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines or Hellenic Seaways. This way you can find the best deal on a Rhodes Athens 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 Rhodes to Athens simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Rhodes to Athens Ferry Information
Ferry Rhodes Athens: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Rhodes to Athens, you'll find tickets range from £40 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £417 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Rhodes to Athens route is £200. The average ferry crossing time from Rhodes to Athens is 17 hours 52 min. The slowest ferries will take 21 hours 25 min to reach Athens, while the fastest boats will arrive in Athens in 15 hours 10 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Rhodes at 11:00. The last boat to Athens leaves the port of Rhodes at 18:15.
Why travel by ferry from Rhodes to Athens?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Rhodes to Athens ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Athens. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Rhodes to Athens is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Rhodes and Athens?
If you want to travel between Rhodes and Athens 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 Rhodes? Where do the boats arrive in Athens?
Port of departure in Rhodes
Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos ferries depart for Athens from the following ports in Rhodes:
Port of arrival in Athens
Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ships arrive in Athens from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Rhodes to Athens, it will take you at least 11 hours 40 min to cover the 270 mi between Rhodes and Athens.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Rhodes and Athens in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Aigaion Pelagos). There are currently 12 crossings a week between Rhodes and Athens.
There are 3 ferry companies operating between Rhodes and Athens: Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Aigaion Pelagos.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Dodekanisos Seaways.
Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, 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 Rhodes Athens 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 Rhodes and Athens, you will travel 270 mi.
To go by boat from Rhodes to Athens, you can find prices ranging from £40 for the lowest, to £417 for the highest. The average price we observed was £200.
The first ferry leaves Rhodes at 11:00 for Athens.
The last ferry to Athens usually departs from Rhodes at 18:15.
Experience a Rhodes to Athens ferry crossing
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Rhodes to Athens sea crossing is like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Rhodes Athens cruise on board Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines or Hellenic Seaways, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Rhodes to disembarkation in Athens. You will also find practical information about Rhodes and Athens.
Boarding in Rhodes
Before you set off on your Rhodes Athens ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:
- Presentation at the port of Rhodes / 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 Rhodes ferry terminal. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Rhodes Athens crossing / In Rhodes, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries ticket offices at the Rhodes ferry terminal. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ship to Athens / Watch out for voice messages in the Rhodes 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 Rhodes to Athens ferry
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos ship as they wish. 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 Athens
Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Athens:
- The ferry enters Athens Harbour / 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 Athens from the outside deck.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Rhodes to Athens in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Athens.
- Leaving the ship and exploring Athens / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Athens you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, leave the port and Athens is waiting for you!
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