How to travel from Lemnos to Rhodes, Greece

The distance between Lemnos and Rhodes is around 644km (400 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lemnos 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 Limnos (LXS) to Rhodes (RHO).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Sky Express

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Vathy Samou and then to Rhodes.

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

3 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lemnos and Rhodes

There are several options for getting from Lemnos to Rhodes by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Lemnos and Rhodes is around 644km (400 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 470km (292 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Lemnos and Rhodes by plane.

The quickest way to get from Lemnos to Rhodes is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Lemnos and Rhodes is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lemnos and Rhodes. We recommend that you fly from Limnos (LXS) to Rhodes (RHO). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lemnos and Rhodes. We recommend that you fly from Limnos (LXS) to Rhodes (RHO). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lemnos and Rhodes. The ferry typically takes around 18h 25m and departs twice a week.

Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and Dodekanisos Seaways run the ferry services between Lemnos and Rhodes. Ferries run twice a week and take around 18h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lemnos and Rhodes. Flights depart from Limnos (LXS) and arrive at Rhodes (RHO) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Lemnos to Rhodes. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lemnos to Rhodes typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Limnos (LXS) 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 Lemnos to Rhodes. We recommend that you fly from Limnos (LXS) to Rhodes (RHO). instead which will take 2h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lemnos to Rhodes is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

How do I get from Lemnos to Rhodes

Compare travel optionsbetween Lemnos and Rhodes

Transport options from Lemnos to Rhodes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 50m
€185($185)
hourly686km (426 miles)
Ferry + 3 similar
18h 25m
€115($115)
twice a week644km (400 miles)
Ferry via Patmos24h 60m
€135($135)
once a week678km (422 miles)
Ferry and Bus13hrs
€130($130)
3 times a week660km (410 miles)
Ferry to Kavala, bus21h 35m
€195($195)
3 times a week1,387km (862 miles)

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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