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 £43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 8m. 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 £43, and a flight costs an average of £36.

Distance: 433 km

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Flight

£66

Average Price

Cheapest

£97

Average Price

17h 12m

Average total duration

16h 12m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

9h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 8m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.3 - 2.6kg

CO2 emissions

Blue Star Ferries

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Aegean Airlines

Most popular airline

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

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from Rhodes to Athens

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

Our recommendation

ferry

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

Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR CHIOS
11:0020h35
Port of Rhodes
07:35Port of Piraeus
£431One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR CHIOS
11:0020h35
Port of Rhodes
07:35Port of Piraeus
£431One-way
0 changes

Fastest

Aegean AirlinesA3203
09:351h00
Rhodes International Airport
10:35Athens International Airport
£1191One-way
0 changes

Other options

Aegean AirlinesA3205
13:151h00
Rhodes International Airport
14:15Athens International Airport
£1361One-way
0 changes
Aegean AirlinesA3207
16:551h00
Rhodes International Airport
17:55Athens International Airport
£1361One-way
0 changes
Aegean AirlinesA3211
20:351h00
Rhodes International Airport
21:35Athens International Airport
£1361One-way
0 changes
Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR DELOS
18:1517h45
Port of Rhodes
12:00Port of Piraeus
£691One-way
0 changes

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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
There are 2 options to travel between Rhodes and Athens including taking a ferry and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rhodes to Athens is a flight with an average price of £36.

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

A flight is £7 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Rhodes to Athens costing on average £43.

The fastest way to travel from Rhodes to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Ferry takes on average 14h 50m.

The Rhodes to Athens distance is approximately 433 km.
The average frequency per day from Rhodes to Athens is:
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 2 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rhodes and Athens 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 Rhodes to Athens:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rhodes International Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Rhodes and arrive in Port of Piraeus.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rhodes to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Olympic Air to go to Athens by flight.
  • Travel with Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Airlines, Aegeon Pelagos to go to Athens by ferry.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rhodes to Athens:
  • 2 direct ferries per day with Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Rhodes to Athens often also extend their vacation to go to Santorini (Island), Mykonos, Thessaloniki, Paris, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Athens and these popular destinations at a great price.

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