How to get to Rhodes from Athens

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Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Rhodes

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Rhodes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £36, and a ferry costs an average of £42.

Distance: 433 km

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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 PATMOS
15:0015h40
Port of Piraeus
06:40Port of Rhodes
£1071One-way
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Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR PATMOS
15:0015h40
Port of Piraeus
06:40Port of Rhodes
£1071One-way
0 changes

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sky expressGQ280
07:251h00
Athens International Airport
08:25Rhodes International Airport
£2361One-way
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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 ways to get from Athens to Rhodes: ferry or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Rhodes from Athens is by taking a flight, which costs on average £36.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Athens to Rhodes:

Taking a flight costs £4 less than taking a ferry, which average ticket prices of £40.

The fastest way from Athens to Rhodes is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.

There are alternative travel options to Rhodes that take longer:

Ferry takes 14 h 55 min on average.

The distance from Athens to Rhodes is approximately 268 miles.

The average frequency per day from Athens to Rhodes is:

  • 2 ferries per day.
  • 9 flights a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Athens to Rhodes:

  • Ferries from Athens to Rhodes most often leave from Port of Piraeus and arrive in Port of Rhodes.
  • Flights most often depart from Athens at Athens International Airport and arrive in Rhodes at Rhodes International Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Athens to Rhodes:

  • You can travel between Athens and Rhodes by ferry with Blue Star Ferries. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £40 with Blue Star Ferries from Athens to Rhodes.
  • You can go to Rhodes from Athens by plane with Aegean Airlines. You'll see cheap plane tickets for £47 with Aegean Airlines from Athens to Rhodes on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Athens to Rhodes with the following travel companies:

  • Direct ferry available with Blue Star Ferries 2 direct ferries per day.
  • Direct flights with Aegean Airlines with 5 direct flights per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rhodes as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Athens to Rhodes.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Athens to Rhodes often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like Paradeisi, Symi, Santorini or Bodrum. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Athens and Rhodes itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Rhodes and any of these top destinations today!

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