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Ferry from Heraklion to Rhodes

Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Heraklion to Rhodes. Heraklion Rhodes ferries cost between 29€ and 392€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Heraklion Rhodes ferries.

Heraklion Rhodes Ferry Times

The first Heraklion Rhodes ferry typically departs from Heraklion at around 04:00. The last ferry usually departs at 20:15.

How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Rhodes?

The Heraklion Rhodes ferry trip can take around 11 hours 30 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 10 hours 45 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Heraklion Rhodes Ferry Operator Schedules

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

Heraklion Rhodes Ferry Prices

Heraklion Rhodes ferry prices typically range between 29€* and 392€*. The average price is typically 56€*. The cheapest Heraklion Rhodes ferry prices start from 29€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 55€*. The average price for a car is 391€*.

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 1 March 2025.

How far is it from Heraklion to Rhodes?

The distance between Heraklion to Rhodes is approximately 223.8 miles (360.2km) or 194.5 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Heraklion Rhodes ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Heraklion and Rhodes. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Heraklion and Rhodes.

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

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries ferries between Heraklion and Rhodes.

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

Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Heraklion to Rhodes.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Crete to Dodecanese Islands page.
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Heraklion - Rhodes Ferry Route Summary
Departure DestinationCrete
DestinationDodecanese Islands
No. of Operators1
OperatorsBlue Star Ferries
Average Price€56
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings2
Average Sailing Duration11 h 30 m
Fastest Sailing Duration10 h 45 m
First Ferry04:00
Last Ferry20:15
Distance194 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Heraklion to Rhodes Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Rhodes?

    The ferry crossing time from Heraklion to Rhodes is approximately 11 hours 30 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Heraklion to Rhodes?

    Heraklion to Rhodes ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Heraklion to Rhodes is 56€. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Heraklion to Rhodes?

    Blue Star Ferries provide the ferries from Heraklion to Rhodes.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Heraklion to Rhodes?

    Book ferries from Heraklion to Rhodes through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

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

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Heraklion to Rhodes with

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

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Heraklion to Rhodes with

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

    Pets are not currently allowed on ferries between Heraklion and Rhodes.

  • How far is Heraklion to Rhodes?

    The distance from Heraklion to Rhodes is 194 nautical miles.

Heraklion Guide

The Greek city of Heraklion is the capital and largest city on the island of Crete. A popular visitor attraction near the city is Knossos, which is around 5 km from Heraklion. This important archaeological site was the Palace of King Minos and home to the Minotaur, if legend is to be believed. The palace was built over the remains of a former Neolithic settlement in around 1900 BC.

An important attraction in the city itself is the Archaeological Museum which can be found on one corner of the central Eleftherias Square, in a converted power station. The museum collects and displays many artefacts from Knossos, Archanes, Phaestos, Zakros and many other important archaeological sites on the island. The museum's collection spans several thousand years and includes the Phaestos disc, classic Hellenic and Roman sculptures, frescos, jewellery, wall paintings and pottery.

Visitors to Heraklion can take a ferry from the port, which is important for both passenger services and cargo, to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also daily sailings to the mainland port of Piraeus.


Rhodes Guide

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.

Heraklion to Rhodes Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 24/03/2025 and 30/03/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 04:00 15:00 11 hours Fri
Blue Star Ferries 05:30 17:00 11 hours 30 minutes Sun

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