How to travel from Rhodes to Poros, Greece

The distance between Rhodes and Poros is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

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

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Plane, Train and Ferry

Fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Poros.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Syros then Piraeus and then to Poros.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rhodes and Poros

There are several options for getting from Rhodes to Poros by ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Rhodes and Poros is around 520km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)

It takes around 14h 20m to get from Rhodes and Poros by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Rhodes to Poros is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Rhodes and Poros is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rhodes and Poros. We recommend that you fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Poros. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rhodes and Poros. We recommend that you fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Poros. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Rhodes and Poros. The ferry typically takes around 14h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Hellenic Seaways, Anek Ferries and Saronic Ferries run the ferry services between Rhodes and Poros. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rhodes to Poros. We recommend that you fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Poros. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Poros is Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) which is approximately 62km (38 miles) from Poros. Milos Airport (MLO) (MLO) and Kalamata International Airport (KLX) (KLX) 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 Rhodes to Poros. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros then Piraeus and then to Poros. instead which will take 14h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rhodes to Poros is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 14h 20m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

How do I get from Rhodes to Poros

Compare travel optionsbetween Rhodes and Poros

Transport options from Rhodes to Poros
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Ferry
3h 50m
€140($140)
every 20 mins520km (323 miles)
Ferry + 2 similar
14h 20m
€190($190)
3 times a week531km (330 miles)
Ferry via Piraeus1 day 5h
€135($135)
twice a week732km (455 miles)
Ferry and Bus1 day 9h
€81($81)
5 times a week2,053km (1,276 miles)

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Airports near Poros

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

ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Poros
MLO
Milos Airport (MLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Poros
KLX
Kalamata International Airport (KLX)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Poros