Ferry Piraeus → Rhodes 🇬🇷🇬🇷
The Piraeus – Rhodes crossing is the great line of the Dodecanese: sixteen to twenty hours of sailing from the port of Athens to the island of the Knights, depending on whether the ship calls at Kos, Kalymnos and Patmos on the way. Blue Star Ferries operates it with comfortable overnight vessels offering cabins and reclining seats — you board in the late afternoon and step ashore next day below the UNESCO-listed walled old town of Rhodes. It is also the only way to bring your car to the island. Read the itinerary carefully before booking: for a similar total duration, a direct service and one with island calls are very different experiences. Book your Piraeus – Rhodes ticket on VoilaFerry.
The Piraeus → Rhodes ferry route serves Rhodes from Piraeus, in Greece. It is operated by Blue Star Ferries, with a crossing time of around 16 h to 20 h (daily departures in season). Fares start from €59 per person, vehicle extra. On VoilaFerry you compare live schedules, prices and availability across every operator on this route, then book your ticket — passengers, car, cabin or pet — in minutes, with no added service fees.
Operators on this route
How to book your ferry
- Pick your date and number of passengers.
- Compare operators, schedules and fares in real time.
- Add a vehicle, cabin or pet if needed, then pay online securely.
Good to know
- Vehicles (car, motorbike, motorhome) accepted on most departures.
- Cabins and reclining seats available for overnight crossings.
- Pets welcome depending on the operator.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the Piraeus – Rhodes crossing?
- From 16 to 20 hours depending on the service. Ships calling at Kos, Kalymnos or Patmos on the way take longest.
- Should I book a cabin?
- Recommended on an overnight crossing of this length. Reclining seats are offered, but a cabin makes a real difference over sixteen hours or more.
- Can I take my car to Rhodes?
- Yes — it is in fact the only way to arrive with your own vehicle. Cars, motorbikes and motorhomes are carried for a supplement.
- Is the ferry cheaper than flying?
- Often yes, from around sixty euros, and the overnight crossing replaces a hotel night. Flying is still faster if you travel light.
- Do ferries run all year?
- Yes, but frequency is much higher from April to October. Check your exact date off season.