How to travel from Athens to Rhodes, Greece

The distance between Athens and Rhodes is around 452km (281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Athens to Rhodes by plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Athens (ATH) to Rhodes (RHO).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Sky Express

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Syros and then to Rhodes.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Bodrum then take a ferry to Rhodos.

  • Duration21h 5m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €335($335)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Rhodes

There are several options for getting from Athens to Rhodes by plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Athens and Rhodes is around 452km (281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 433km (269 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Athens and Rhodes by plane.

The quickest way to get from Athens to Rhodes is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Rhodes is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Athens and Rhodes. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Rhodes (RHO). instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Athens and Rhodes. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Rhodes (RHO). instead which will take 2h 10m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Athens and Rhodes. The ferry typically takes around 11h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

Seajets and Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Athens and Rhodes. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Athens and Rhodes. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Rhodes (RHO). The flight takes around 55min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Rhodes with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 55min.

Sky Express and Aegean Airlines fly between Athens and Rhodes. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Rhodes (RHO). These flights usually take around 55min.

The flight from Athens to Rhodes typically takes around 55min. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Rhodes (RHO).

The closest major airport to Rhodes is Rhodes International Airport (RHO) (RHO) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Rhodes. Kos Island International Airport (KGS) (KGS) and Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL) (JKL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Athens to Rhodes. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Rhodes (RHO). instead which will take 2h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Rhodes is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Athens to Rhodes

Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Rhodes

Transport options from Athens to Rhodes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 10m
€100($100)
hourly452km (281 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
11h 30m
€135($135)
3 times a week473km (294 miles)
Bus and Ferry1 day 6h
€74($74)
once daily1,889km (1,173 miles)
Car and Ferry
21h 5m
€335($335)
twice a week1,902km (1,182 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Athens and Rhodes

Ferry operators

Airlines

Bus companies

Airports near Rhodes

The following major airports near Rhodes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

RHO
Rhodes International Airport (RHO)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Rhodes
KGS
Kos Island International Airport (KGS)
International Airport
Distance
109km (67 miles) from Rhodes
JKL
Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Rhodes