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Ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion

Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion. Rhodes Heraklion ferries cost between 29€ and 183€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Rhodes Heraklion ferries.

Rhodes Heraklion Ferry Times

The first Rhodes Heraklion ferry typically departs from Rhodes at around 07:00. The last ferry usually departs at 18:30.

How long is the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion?

The Rhodes Heraklion ferry trip can take around 11 hours 14 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 10 hours 15 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators 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.

Rhodes Heraklion Ferry Prices

Rhodes Heraklion ferry prices typically range between 29€* and 183€*. The average price is typically 55€*. The cheapest Rhodes Heraklion ferry prices start from 29€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 55€*. The average price for a car is 355€*.

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 Rhodes to Heraklion?

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

Can I travel by car on the Rhodes Heraklion ferry?

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

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

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

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

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

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Dodecanese Islands to Crete page.
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Rhodes - Heraklion Ferry Route Summary
Departure DestinationDodecanese Islands
DestinationCrete
No. of Operators1
OperatorsBlue Star Ferries
Average Price€55
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings2
Average Sailing Duration11 h 14 m
Fastest Sailing Duration10 h 15 m
First Ferry07:00
Last Ferry18:30
Distance194 Nautical Miles

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

Rhodes to Heraklion Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion?

    The ferry crossing time from Rhodes to Heraklion is approximately 11 hours 14 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 Rhodes to Heraklion?

    Rhodes to Heraklion ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion is 55€. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Rhodes to Heraklion?

    Blue Star Ferries provide the ferries from Rhodes to Heraklion.

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

    Book ferries from Rhodes to Heraklion 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 Rhodes to Heraklion?

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

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

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

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

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

  • How far is Rhodes to Heraklion?

    The distance from Rhodes to Heraklion is 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 24/03/2025 and 30/03/2025


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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