Santorini (Thira) – Rhodes
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Santorini (Thira) – Rhodes
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Rhodes. Santorini (Thira) Rhodes ferries cost between 28€ and 105€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Santorini (Thira) Rhodes ferries.
The first Santorini (Thira) Rhodes ferry typically departs from Santorini (Thira) at around 01:35. The last ferry usually departs at 23:50.
The Santorini (Thira) Rhodes ferry trip can take around 15 hours 10 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 11 hours 35 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 3 weekly sailings from Santorini (Thira) to Rhodes provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Santorini (Thira) Rhodes ferry prices typically range between 28€* and 105€*. The average price is typically 53€*. The cheapest Santorini (Thira) Rhodes ferry prices start from 28€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 53€*. The average price for a car is 157€*.
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 April 2025.
The distance between Santorini (Thira) to Rhodes is approximately 193.6 miles (311.6km) or 168.2 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Rhodes. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Rhodes.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Rhodes.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Santorini (Thira) to Rhodes 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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| Santorini (Thira) - Rhodes Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | 57 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 13h 55m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 11h 35m | |
| First Ferry | 04:50 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:50 | |
| Distance | 168 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Located in the southern Aegean Sea is the Greek island of Santorini and lies around 200 km to the south east of the Greek mainland. It forms part of the Cycladic group of islands and is the only location in Europe to have a hot desert climate. A popular pastime for visitors to Santorini is to take a cruise to the island's three islets, which were created in ancient times during a volcanic eruption. The islets are called Nea Kammeni, Palea Kammeni and Thirassia and provide an excellent vantage point for visitors to see the volcano, being located to the west of the island. The island's capital is Fira and is full of typical Cycladic houses with whitewashed walls, blue domed churches and stepped streets full of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.
The island of Santorini has two ports. The main port is Athinios, where all the ferry and commercial boats arrive. There is also the Old Port which is mostly used for cruise ships. From the main port, ferries can be taken to Piraeus, Rafina and to the other islands in the Cyclades. Both conventional and high speed ferries operate on these routes.
The Greek island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese group of islands and is a popular destination for tourists, especially as it has around 300 days of sunshine every year. The island lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is to the north of the island of Crete and to the south east of Athens. The island has all the facilities to make it the popular tourist destination that it has become and includes a beautiful coastline and has plenty of culture and a lively nightlife.
The island's main town, Rhodes Town, is very charming and visitors will see enormous medieval fortifications and narrow alleys that are simply full of character. However, the island's beaches are perhaps the biggest attraction and is what makes it so popular. many of the island's beaches are located on the eastern shore and Lindos stands out as offering the best stretch of sand and pebbles and is close to the Megali Paralia.
Rhodes is connected by ferry with daily services to Piraeus, by conventional and high speed boats. During the summer months Rhodes is also connected with the rest of the Dodecanese islands, along with Crete and Cyclades.
