How to travel from Rhodes to Thassos, Greece

The distance between Rhodes and Thassos is around 780km (485 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rhodes to Thassos by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Vathy Samou then Kavala and then to Thasos.

  • Duration24h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

3 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rhodes and Thassos

There are several options for getting from Rhodes to Thassos by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 24hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Rhodes and Thassos is around 780km (485 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 571km (355 miles)

It takes around 19h 55m to get from Rhodes and Thassos by ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Rhodes to Thassos is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Rhodes and Thassos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rhodes and Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rhodes and Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Rhodes and Thassos. The ferry typically takes around 24h 50m and departs twice a week.

Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, Aneth Lines, Thassos Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways run the ferry services between Rhodes and Thassos. Ferries run twice a week and take around 24h 50m 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 Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Thassos is Kavala International Airport (KVA) (KVA) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Thassos. Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD) (AXD) and Lemnos International Airport (LXS) (LXS) 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 Thassos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Marmaris then take the bus to Bursa and then to Xánthi then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 19h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rhodes to Thassos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 19h 55m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Rhodes to Thassos

Compare travel optionsbetween Rhodes and Thassos

Transport options from Rhodes to Thassos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry
3h 40m
€200($200)
every 2 hours780km (485 miles)
Ferry + 3 similar
24h 50m
€130($130)
twice a week867km (539 miles)
Ferry via Patmos1 day 8h
€150($150)
once a week863km (537 miles)
Ferry and Bus19h 55m
€140($140)
3 times a week1,285km (798 miles)
Ferry to Marmaris, bus24hrs
€82($82)
twice daily1,274km (791 miles)

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Airports near Thassos

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

KVA
Kavala International Airport (KVA)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Thassos
AXD
Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Thassos
LXS
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Thassos