Ferries from
Athens to Dodecanese Islands
Ferries from
Athens to Dodecanese Islands
There are 15 ferry routes. Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Patmos and Athens (Piraeus) to Kos are popular ferry trips from Athens to Dodecanese Islands. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Athens to Dodecanese Islands sail approximately 37 times per week and are operated by Blue Star Ferries.
Athens to Dodecanese Islands ferry sail durations can take between 7 hours and 24 hours depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.
The fastest ferry from Athens to Dodecanese Islands takes around 7 hours on the Athens (Piraeus) to Patmos ferry with Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, you can travel by car on the ferry from Athens to Dodecanese Islands with Blue Star Ferries.
The distance between Athens and Dodecanese Islands is 205 miles (329km) and 178 nautical miles.
Athens to Dodecanese Islands ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The Athens (Piraeus) to Patmos ferry ferry sails approximately 3 times weekly with a crossing time of 8 hours 10 minutes.
Athens (Piraeus) to Kos ferry ferries sail about 4 times weekly with a sailing time of 11 hours 50 minutes.
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The twelve Dodecanese Islands lie in the southeast corner of the Aegean Sea, boasting one of the sunniest climates in Greece. As diverse as they are beautiful, the Dodecanese are the complete Greek package offering a wide range of attractions including stunning beaches, exquisite food, historic wonders and architectural masterpieces. The most visited and popular island, Rhodes is rich with medieval history and offers the perfect setting for romantic strolls in its famed Old Town. Thrilling activities come in abundance on the Dodecanese, too, particularly on Telendos, where you can scuba-dive through an ancient sunken city. The Dodecanese Islands offer plenty of great departure points for numerous European destinations, as well as frequent routes within the islands themselves. Due to the quantity of islands in this region, travelling by ferry is by far the most convenient way to get around.
