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Ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion

Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Rhodes and Heraklion. Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion. Rhodes Heraklion ferries cost between $49 and $185, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

What's the ferry schedule from Rhodes to Heraklion?

The earliest Rhodes Heraklion ferry typically departs Rhodes at about 07:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 17:01.

How long is the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion?

Ferries from Rhodes to Heraklion sail in around 12 hours 7 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 10 hours 29 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Rhodes Heraklion Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 2 weekly sailings from Rhodes to Heraklion provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Blue Star Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost from Rhodes to Heraklion?

The price of a ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion typically range between $49* and $185*. On average the Rhodes Heraklion ferry is $89*. The cheapest Rhodes Heraklion ferry prices start from $49*. The average price for a foot passenger is $89*. The average price for a car is $444*.

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 January 25.

What is the distance from Rhodes to Heraklion?

The distance between Rhodes to Heraklion is approximately 224 miles (360km) or 194 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion with a car?

Yes, Rhodes Heraklion ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Rhodes and Heraklion. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Rhodes and Heraklion use our Deal Finder.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Rhodes to Heraklion?

Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Rhodes Heraklion ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion?

Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Rhodes to Heraklion.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Dodecanese Islands to Crete page.
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Rhodes - Crete (Heraklion) Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 1
Operators Blue Star Ferries
Average Price A$90*
Average Weekly Sailings 1
Average Sailing Duration 11h 7m
Fastest Sailing Duration 10h 30m
First Ferry 11:00
Last Ferry 17:00
Distance 194 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Rhodes to Heraklion is approximately 11h 45m. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.

How much is the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion?

The average price of a ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion is approximately 87 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Rhodes to Heraklion?

There is 1 ferry operator for Rhodes to Heraklion and this is
  • Blue Star Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Rhodes to Heraklion?

Ferries from Rhodes to Heraklion are available for booking through our deal finder, with live prices, timetables and operators.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger from Rhodes to Heraklion with
  • Blue Star Ferries

Can you take your car on the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Rhodes to Heraklion with
  • Blue Star Ferries

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion?

No, pets currently are not allowed onboard this ferry service.

How far is Heraklion from Rhodes?

The distance between Rhodes to Heraklion is approximately 194 nautical miles.

Rhodes Guide

The Greek island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands and lies in the eastern Aegean Sea, to the north east of the island of Crete and south east of Athens. The island is also a short distance off the coast of Turkey. Rhodes Town is the island's capital and main town and its Old Town is a rich tapestry made up of different civilisations and cultures. The city's medieval walls, its fortress like buildings, the gates, bastions, narrow alleys, old houses, fountains and busy squares combine to make all visitors feel as though they have stepped back thousands of years. Outside of Rhodes Town the island has a number of small villages and beach resorts that are popular with tourists. The main ones are Faliraki, Lindos, Kremasti, Pefkos, Archangelos, Haraki, Koskinou, Afantou, Paradisi, Trianta and Embona.

From the island's port, ferry services depart to Piraeus by both conventional and high speed ferry. The island is also connected to the rest of the Dodecanese Islands, the Cyclades Islands and to Crete during the summer months.


Heraklion Guide

Located on the Greek island of Crete, Heraklion is the island's largest city and is one of the main urban centres in Greece. The city can trace its history back to at least the 9th century AD when its development began and then later came under the influence of the Arabs, the Venetians and the Ottomans. Popular sites in the city with tourists include the fortification walls that are essentially the boundary of the old city. These were first built by the Arabs and then reinforced by the Venetians. From the seven bastions, only the Martinengo bastion survives to this day and is where visitors will find the tomb of the renowned writer N. Kazantzakis, overlooking the city. The city was also a venue during the 2004 Olympic Games, and hosted games of the football tournament.

Located in the city's old port, visitors can still see the vaulted tarsanades where ships used to be built and also the 16th century Koule Fortress. From the port, ferries depart to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also ferry services to the Greek mainland port of Piraeus.

Rhodes to Heraklion Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 13/1/2025 and 19/1/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 11:00 22:45 11 hours 45 minutes Mon
Blue Star Ferries 17:01 03:30 10 hours 29 minutes Fri

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