Ferry from Rhodes to Astypalea
Route map
Ferry connections Rhodes - Astypalea
Operators compared
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days | Vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | 4:00–6:05 | 1 | 38 | Dodekanisos Express, Dodekanisos Pride |
| Blue Star Ferries | 10:00 | 1 | 8 | Blue Star Patmos |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €18
- Car
- €138
- Motorcycle
- €35
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Oct
1
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Ports of call
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Departure port
Rhodes
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Port of call
Symi
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Port of call
Tilos
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Port of call
Nisyros
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Port of call
Kos
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Port of call
Kalymnos
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Destination port
Astypalea
Ports and terminals
Rhodes
Island port
- Location
- Municipal Commune of Rhodes, Municipal Unit of Rhodes, Regionalbezirk Rhodos, Region Südliche Ägäis
Frequently asked questions about the Rhodes - Astypalea ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Rhodes to Astypalea take? +
The crossing from Rhodes to Astypalea takes 6 hours 5 minutes on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 4 hours and 10 hours. The difference comes down to the ship: DODEKANISOS PRIDE takes 4 hours, DODEKANISOS EXPRESS takes 6 hours 5 minutes and Blue Star Patmos takes 10 hours.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Rhodes to Astypalea run? +
The ferry from Rhodes to Astypalea 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 Astypalea? +
Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways serve the Rhodes - Astypalea 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 - Astypalea 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 - Astypalea ferry run all year round? +
No, the connection is seasonal: departures are scheduled from April to October. Outside this period the timetable lists no crossings.
Route
Does the ferry from Rhodes to Astypalea sail direct? +
No, Rhodes - Astypalea is part of a service with 7 ports of call. The intermediate stops are listed on this page; the crossing time shown applies to the full journey to Astypalea.