Rhodes – Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Rhodes – Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Rhodes to Santorini (Thira). Rhodes Santorini (Thira) ferries cost between 30€ and 133€, 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 Santorini (Thira) ferries.
The first Rhodes Santorini (Thira) ferry typically departs from Rhodes at around 02:01. The last ferry usually departs at 23:00.
The Rhodes Santorini (Thira) ferry trip can take around 14 hours 29 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 11 hours 40 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 3 weekly sailings from Rhodes to Santorini (Thira) provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Rhodes Santorini (Thira) ferry prices typically range between 30€* and 133€*. The average price is typically 55€*. The cheapest Rhodes Santorini (Thira) ferry prices start from 30€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 55€*. The average price for a car is 347€*.
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 June 2025.
The distance between Rhodes to Santorini (Thira) is approximately 193.6 miles (311.6km) or 168.2 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Rhodes and Santorini (Thira). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Rhodes and Santorini (Thira).
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries ferries between Rhodes and Santorini (Thira).
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Rhodes to Santorini (Thira) 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 - Santorini (Thira) Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Dodecanese Islands | |
| Destination | Cyclades Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | €55 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 14 h 29 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 11 h 40 m | |
| First Ferry | 02:01 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:00 | |
| Distance | 168 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 June 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 island of Santorini is one of the Cyclades group of islands that lies in the south Aegean Sea. The island has very much been shaped by its volcanic past which has created a rather unusual landscape in places. A popular site on the island is the water filled 'Caldera' crater and is surrounded by a wall of colourful cliffs which are packed full of charming houses. The island is also known for its lovely beaches, its busy port, its archaeological finds and the wonderful sunsets which are best viewed from the village of Oia, on the island's northernmost tip.
The island's beaches are distinctive in that they are mainly made up of dark volcanic sands, which can get very hot during the summer, and therefore a sun lounger or towel are an essential piece of kit. The best beaches tend to be located around the eastern coastline and always popular is the stretch found at Perissa. However, a little to the south is Perivolos Beach which is also lovely as is Red Beach which is close to ancient Akrotiri, where the red cliffs are hard to miss.
