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 flight with prices starting from £35. 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 flight costs an average of £35, and a ferry costs an average of £42.

Distance: 433 km

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Flight

£67

Average Price

£56

Average Price

Cheapest

10h 35m

Average total duration

9h 35m

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9h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 8m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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1.3 - 2.6kg

CO2 emissions

Blue Star Ferries

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Aegean Airlines

Most popular airline

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Travel options
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
    15:0022h30
    Port of Rhodes
    13:30Port of Piraeus
    £531One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR CHIOS
    15:0022h30
    Port of Rhodes
    13:30Port of Piraeus
    £531One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • sky expressGQ281
    8:301h00
    Rhodes International Airport
    9:30Athens International Airport
    £1231One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Aegean AirlinesA3207
    17:001h00
    Rhodes International Airport
    18:00Athens International Airport
    £1381One-way
    0 changes
  • sky expressGQ283
    19:151h00
    Rhodes International Airport
    20:15Athens International Airport
    £1381One-way
    0 changes
  • sky expressGQ285
    22:151h00
    Rhodes International Airport
    23:15Athens International Airport
    £1381One-way
    0 changes
  • Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR 2
    17:0015h25
    Port of Rhodes
    8:25Port of Piraeus
    £841One-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 £56.

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

A flight is £11 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Rhodes to Athens costing on average £67.

The fastest way to travel from Rhodes to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 8m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Ferry takes on average 9h 35m.

The Rhodes to Athens distance is approximately 433 km.
The average frequency per day from Rhodes to Athens is:
  • Around 5 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 Blue Star Ferries to go to Athens by ferry.
  • Travel with Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air to go to Athens by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rhodes to Athens with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct ferries per day with Blue Star Ferries.
  • 4 direct flights per day with 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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