Ferry from Rhodes to Tilos
Route map
- Dodekanisos Seaways
- Blue Star Ferries
- SAOS Ferries
Dodekanisos Seaways1 hour 50 minutes
Check prices →Blue Star Ferries2 hours 45 minutes
Check prices →SAOS Ferries4 hours
Check prices →Ferry connections Rhodes - Tilos
Operators compared
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days | Vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | 1:50–2:35 | 1 | 100 | Dodekanisos Express, Dodekanisos Pride |
| Blue Star Ferries | 2:45–3:05 | 1 | 22 | Blue Star Patmos |
| SAOS Ferries | 4:00 | 1 | 8 | Saonisos, Stavros |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €10
- Car
- €28
- Motorcycle
- €15
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports of call
Departure port
Rhodes
Port of call
Symi
Destination port
Tilos
Ports and terminals
Rhodes
Island port
- Terminals
- Hafen Kolona (Dodekanisos Seaways, Schalter an der Thalassini Pili)
- Location
- Municipal Commune of Rhodes, Municipal Unit of Rhodes, Regionalbezirk Rhodos, Region Südliche Ägäis
- Waters
- Ägäis
Tilos
Island port
- Terminals
- Hafen Livadia
- Location
- Livadia, Regionalbezirk Rhodos, Region Südliche Ägäis
- Waters
- Ägäis
Symi
Island port
- Terminals
- Gialos (Hauptbecken unterhalb des Chorio)
- Location
- Symi, Regionalbezirk Rhodos, Region Südliche Ägäis
- Waters
- Ägäis
Frequently asked questions about the Rhodes - Tilos ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Rhodes to Tilos take?+
The crossing from Rhodes to Tilos takes 2 hours 30 minutes on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 1 hour 50 minutes and 3 hours 5 minutes. The difference comes down to the ship: DODEKANISOS EXPRESS takes 2 hours 30 minutes and DODEKANISOS PRIDE takes 1 hour 55 minutes.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Rhodes to Tilos run?+
The ferry from Rhodes to Tilos runs on 2 days a week. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry companies sail from Rhodes to Tilos?+
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries serve the Rhodes - Tilos route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.
Vehicles
Can I take a vehicle on the Rhodes - Tilos ferry?+
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars and motorcycles. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.
Season
Does the Rhodes - Tilos ferry run all year round?+
Yes, departures are scheduled for all twelve months. How frequent they are differs between high and low season.
Route
Does the ferry from Rhodes to Tilos sail direct?+
No, Rhodes - Tilos is part of a service with 3 ports of call. The intermediate stops are listed on this page; the crossing time shown applies to the full journey to Tilos.