How to get to Rhodes from Athens

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Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Rhodes

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens to Rhodes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £69, while a flight costs an average of £85.

Distance: 433 km

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£85

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£69

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19h 28m

Average total duration

18h 28m

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1.3 - 2.6kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Athens to Rhodes is a ferry with an average price of £69.

This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Rhodes:

A ferry is £17 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Rhodes costing on average £85.

The fastest way to travel from Athens to Rhodes is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Rhodes take longer:

Ferry takes on average 19h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Athens and Rhodes including taking a ferry and flight.

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from Athens to Rhodes

How to get to Rhodes from Athens by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

ferry

The best way to travel from Athens to Rhodes is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR CHIOS
    20:0018h00
    Port of Piraeus
    14:00Port of Rhodes
    £531One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR CHIOS
    20:0018h00
    Port of Piraeus
    14:00Port of Rhodes
    £531One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • sky expressGQ280
    6:501h00
    Athens International Airport
    7:50Rhodes International Airport
    £641One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • sky expressGQ284
    20:351h00
    Athens International Airport
    21:35Rhodes International Airport
    £681One-way
    0 changes
  • Aegean AirlinesA3218
    23:101h00
    Athens International Airport
    0:10Rhodes International Airport
    £761One-way
    0 changes
  • Aegean AirlinesA3214
    19:001h00
    Athens International Airport
    20:00Rhodes International Airport
    £821One-way
    0 changes
  • Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR 1
    18:0015h10
    Port of Piraeus
    9:10Port of Rhodes
    £831One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Athens to Rhodes

Travel to Rhodes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Rhodes.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Athens and Rhodes including taking a ferry and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Athens to Rhodes is a ferry with an average price of £69.

This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Rhodes:

A ferry is £17 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Rhodes costing on average £85.

The fastest way to travel from Athens to Rhodes is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Rhodes take longer:

Ferry takes on average 19h 28m.

The Athens to Rhodes distance is approximately 433 km.
The average frequency per day from Athens to Rhodes is:
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 2 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Rhodes as scheduled services by ferry and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Athens to Rhodes:
  • Flights mostly depart from Athens International Airport and arrive in Rhodes International Airport.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Piraeus and arrive in Port of Rhodes.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Athens to Rhodes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Blue Star Ferries to go to Rhodes by ferry.
  • Travel with Olympic Air, CitizenPlane, Aegean Airlines to go to Rhodes by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Athens to Rhodes with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Aegean Airlines.
  • 2 direct ferries per day with Blue Star Ferries.
Omio customers who travel from Athens to Rhodes often also extend their vacation to go to Symi, Fethiye, Marmaris, Santorini (Island), Crete (Island). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rhodes and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Athens to Rhodes, you can choose from several travel options including ferry and flight.
To fully experience Rhodes, it is recommended to spend at least 3 to 5 days. This allows time to explore its historical sites, beautiful beaches, and vibrant local culture.

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