How to get to Athens from Rhodes

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Compare ferry and flight for Rhodes to Athens

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Rhodes to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 ferry costs an average of £42, and a flight costs an average of £40.

Distance: 433 km

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from Rhodes to Athens

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

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

Aegean Airlines
17:551h00
Rhodes
18:55Athens
£681One-way
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17:551h00
Rhodes
18:55Athens
£681One-way
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Aegean Airlines
17:551h00
Rhodes
18:55Athens
£681One-way
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Aegean Airlines
14:001h00
Rhodes
15:00Athens
£681One-way
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Aegean Airlines
03:001h00
Rhodes
04:00Athens
£761One-way
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FAQs: Rhodes to Athens

Travel to Athens 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 Rhodes to Athens.

FAQs

You can get from Rhodes to Athens 2 different ways: ferry or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Athens from Rhodes is by taking a flight, which costs on average £30.

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

A flight is £10 less than a ferry for this journey with tickets for a ferry from Rhodes to Athens costing on average £40.

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

There are alternative travel options to Athens that take longer:

Ferry takes on average 15 h 10 min.

The Rhodes to Athens distance is approximately 268 miles.

The average frequency per day from Rhodes to Athens is:

  • 2 ferries per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Athens from 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 Rhodes to Athens:

  • Ferries mostly leave from Port of Rhodes and tend to arrive in Port of Piraeus.
  • Flights mostly leave from Rhodes International Airport and tend to arrive in Athens International Airport.

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

  • You can go to Athens from Rhodes by ferry with Blue Star Ferries. You'll see cheap ferry tickets for £40 with Blue Star Ferries from Rhodes to Athens on Omio.
  • You can travel by plane between Rhodes and Athens with Aegean Airlines or Olympic Air, and you can find Aegean Airlines Rhodes to Athens tickets for £48 on Omio.

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

  • You can find 2 direct ferries per day to take to Athens with Blue Star Ferries.
  • You can check for a direct flight to Athens with Aegean Airlines with 4 direct flights per day.

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

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

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