Astypalea – Rhodes
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Astypalea – Rhodes
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
There is usually one weekly sailing from Astypalea to Rhodes. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Astypalea to Rhodes, Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways.Astypalea Rhodes ferries take around 4 hours. The ferry costs between $88 and $249, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Astypalea to Rhodes.
The earliest Astypalea Rhodes ferry typically departs Astypalea at about 13:55 and the last ferry usually leaves at 20:30.
Ferries from Astypalea to Rhodes sail in around 4 hours. The fastest ferry is approximately 4 hours. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Astypalea to Rhodes provided by Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways.
Blue Star Ferries provide 1 sailing weekly. Dodekanisos Seaways provide 1 sailing weekly.
The price of a ferry from Astypalea to Rhodes typically range between $88* and $249*. On average the Astypalea Rhodes ferry is $169*. The cheapest Astypalea Rhodes ferry prices start from $88*. The average price for a foot passenger is $169*. The average price for a car is $404*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Astypalea to Rhodes is approximately 130 miles (209km) or 113 nautical miles.
Yes, Astypalea Rhodes ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways between Astypalea and Rhodes. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Astypalea and Rhodes use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways allow foot passengers on Astypalea Rhodes ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Astypalea to Rhodes. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Astypalea - Rhodes Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$78* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 9h 12m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 8h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 20:30 | |
| Distance | 112 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Forming one of the Dodecanese group of islands, the Greek island of Astypalea is located in the south eastern Aegean Sea. It is one of 12 islands that make up the Dodecanese and is around 18 km long and 13 km wide, at its widest point. The island's coast is rather rocky with a number of pebble beaches. The island it separated into two sections by a narrow strip of land, roughly 100 m wide, at Sterno. The island's capital and main harbour is the town of Astypalea, or Chora as the locals call it. A new harbour has been constructed at Agios Andreas where ferry connections to Piraeus and the other islands of the Dodecanese can be found.
The island is connected to the port of Piraeus and also to the other islands in the Dodecanese, the Cycladic islands and to Crete. The journey to the island will either be by a conventional ferry of by Highspeed ferry depending on the day of travel and the ferry company you choose to travel with. Journey times to the island are between 10-12 hours by conventional ferry or 6-9 hours by Highspeed ferry.
The Greek island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese group of islands and is a popular destination for tourists, especially as it has around 300 days of sunshine every year. The island lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is to the north of the island of Crete and to the south east of Athens. The island has all the facilities to make it the popular tourist destination that it has become and includes a beautiful coastline and has plenty of culture and a lively nightlife.
The island's main town, Rhodes Town, is very charming and visitors will see enormous medieval fortifications and narrow alleys that are simply full of character. However, the island's beaches are perhaps the biggest attraction and is what makes it so popular. many of the island's beaches are located on the eastern shore and Lindos stands out as offering the best stretch of sand and pebbles and is close to the Megali Paralia.
Rhodes is connected by ferry with daily services to Piraeus, by conventional and high speed boats. During the summer months Rhodes is also connected with the rest of the Dodecanese islands, along with Crete and Cyclades.
