Ferries from
Dodecanese Islands to Greece
Ferries from
Dodecanese Islands to Greece
Ferries from Dodecanese Islands to Greece are available with 7 operators. There are 286 ferry routes. Ferries from Leros to Athens (Piraeus) and Rhodes to Athens (Piraeus) are popular ferry trips from Dodecanese Islands to Greece. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Dodecanese Islands to Greece sail approximately 1528 times per week and are operated by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Hellenic Seaways, Anem Ferries, SAOS Ferries, Sea Dreams & Sebeco Lines.
Dodecanese Islands to Greece ferry sail durations can take between 5 minutes and 60 hours 40 minutes depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.
The fastest ferry from Dodecanese Islands to Greece takes around 5 minutes on the Rhodes to Symi (Simi) ferry with Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, you can travel by car on the ferry from Dodecanese Islands to Greece with Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, Hellenic Seaways, Anem Ferries & SAOS Ferries.
The distance between Dodecanese Islands and Greece is 29 miles (46km) and 25 nautical miles.
Dodecanese Islands to Greece ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The Leros to Athens (Piraeus) ferry ferry sails approximately 3 times weekly with a crossing time of 9 hours 25 minutes.
Rhodes to Athens (Piraeus) ferry ferries sail about 7 times weekly with a sailing time of 15 hours 25 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.
Greece is one of the world’s most visited countries. With the Aegean Sea to the East of the mainland, the Ionian Sea to the West, the Mediterranean Sea to the South and a vast number of islands, Greece boasts some 16,000 kilometres of coastline. Greece is a country rich with diversity, from its mountainous mainland to the stunning islands with their whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches. Many of the Greek beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag, while the country’s rich history and legacy has left it with 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Greek mainland is easily reached by ferry across the Adriatic Sea from Italy while domestically, due to the sheer number of islands, there are many ferry companies and a range of services on offer. The majority of the domestic ferries are modern, though the class of ferry differs based on the journey type. The longer routes are served by conventional passenger ferries, while the shorter inter island routes are served by high speed catamarans and hydrofoils.
