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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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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£66 Average Price Cheapest | £97 Average Price |
17h 12m Average total duration 16h 12m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration Fastest 6h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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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 ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Rhodes to Athens
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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.
Other travel options to Athens take longer:
Ferry takes on average 14h 50m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Airlines.
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