How to travel from Heraklion to Rhodes, Greece

The distance between Heraklion and Rhodes is around 305km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Heraklion to Rhodes by plane, ferry and bus. 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 Heraklion (HER) to Rhodes (RHO).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Sky Express

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Kasos and then to Rhodes.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heraklion and Rhodes

There are several options for getting from Heraklion to Rhodes by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Heraklion and Rhodes is around 305km (189 miles).

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Heraklion and Rhodes by plane.

The quickest way to get from Heraklion to Rhodes is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Heraklion and Rhodes is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Heraklion and Rhodes. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Rhodes (RHO). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heraklion and Rhodes. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Rhodes (RHO). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Heraklion and Rhodes. The ferry typically takes around 10h 20m and departs once a week.

Anek Ferries and Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Heraklion and Rhodes. Ferries run once a week and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Heraklion and Rhodes. Flights depart from Heraklion (HER) and arrive at Rhodes (RHO). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Heraklion and Rhodes with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Sky Express and Olympic Air fly between Heraklion and Rhodes. Flights depart from Heraklion (HER) and and arrive into Rhodes (RHO). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Heraklion to Rhodes typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Heraklion (HER) 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 Heraklion to Rhodes. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Rhodes (RHO). instead which will take 1h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heraklion to Rhodes is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Heraklion to Rhodes

Compare travel optionsbetween Heraklion and Rhodes

Transport options from Heraklion to Rhodes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 40m
€95($95)
hourly305km (189 miles)
Ferry + 2 similar
10h 20m
€89($89)
once a week353km (219 miles)
Ferry to Rhodos14h 10m
€60($60)
once a week352km (219 miles)
Bus and Ferry10h 45m
€88($88)
once a week386km (240 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Heraklion and Rhodes

Airlines

Bus companies

Ferry operators

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