Rhodes – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Rhodes – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Rhodes to Athens (Piraeus). Rhodes Athens (Piraeus) ferries cost between 76€ and 684€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Rhodes Athens (Piraeus) ferries.
The first Rhodes Athens (Piraeus) ferry typically departs from Rhodes at around 09:00. The last ferry usually departs at 20:00.
The Rhodes Athens (Piraeus) ferry trip can take around 17 hours 35 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 12 hours 15 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 10 weekly sailings from Rhodes to Athens (Piraeus) provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Rhodes Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices typically range between 76€* and 684€*. The average price is typically 216€*. The cheapest Rhodes Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices start from 76€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 153€*. The average price for a car is 484€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 July 2025.
The distance between Rhodes to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 330.6 miles (532.0km) or 287.3 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Rhodes and Athens (Piraeus). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Rhodes and Athens (Piraeus).
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries ferries between Rhodes and Athens (Piraeus).
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Rhodes to Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Rhodes - Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Dodecanese Islands | |
| Destination | Athens | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | €216 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 10 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 17 h 35 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 12 h 15 m | |
| First Ferry | 09:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:00 | |
| Distance | 287 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
The Greek island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands and lies in the eastern Aegean Sea, to the north east of the island of Crete and south east of Athens. The island is also a short distance off the coast of Turkey. Rhodes Town is the island's capital and main town and its Old Town is a rich tapestry made up of different civilisations and cultures. The city's medieval walls, its fortress like buildings, the gates, bastions, narrow alleys, old houses, fountains and busy squares combine to make all visitors feel as though they have stepped back thousands of years. Outside of Rhodes Town the island has a number of small villages and beach resorts that are popular with tourists. The main ones are Faliraki, Lindos, Kremasti, Pefkos, Archangelos, Haraki, Koskinou, Afantou, Paradisi, Trianta and Embona.
From the island's port, ferry services depart to Piraeus by both conventional and high speed ferry. The island is also connected to the rest of the Dodecanese Islands, the Cyclades Islands and to Crete during the summer months.
The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.
Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.
