Ferry from Chalki to Rhodes (Rodos)
1h 50m to 2h 10m · from €8.00 · 1 operator
Chalki to Rhodes at a glance
Ferries from Chalki to Rhodes (Rodos) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 10:20 and the latest is 15:20. The crossing takes between 1h 50m and 2h 10m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €8.00 on a conventional ferry and from €16.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. There are sailings on Tuesday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 September 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €8.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 1 December 2026 | €16.00 | Book now |
| ECO Seat | €8.00 | Book now |
| AB43 Cabin | €16.00 | Book now |
Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 30 September 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Chalki to Rhodes through the year
Over the last 12 months it had sailings in 10 of those months, busiest in September (about one a day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
Tap a month to see how it ran
Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 22 | 18 of 30 | most days |
| December 2025 | 10 | 7 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| January 2026 | 12 | 8 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| February 2026 | 0 | 0 of 28 | no sailings |
| March 2026 | 12 | 10 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| April 2026 | 26 | 19 of 30 | about one a day |
| May 2026 | 26 | 24 of 31 | about one a day |
| June 2026 | 0 | 0 of 30 | no sailings |
| July 2026 | 20 | 20 of 31 | most days |
| August 2026 | 27 | 26 of 31 | about one a day |
| September 2026 | 33 | 24 of 30 | about one a day |
| October 2026 | 25 | 19 of 31 | about one a day |
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Chios)
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Chios)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
Blue Star Ferries (Smyrna Di Levante)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
Blue Star Ferries (Diagoras)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Chios)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Chios)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos, Stavros)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Chalki to Rhodes Route Map
Chalki to Rhodes is the island's main link to the outside world, taking a little over an hour on the fast catamarans and up to about two and a half hours on the conventional ferries. Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries all cover it, with vessels including Dodekanisos Express, Dodekanisos Pride, Blue Star Chios and Stavros. The catamarans are quicker, the conventional ships slower but able to take vehicles.
Rhodes is the largest island in the Dodecanese and its main hub. The walled medieval Old Town of the Knights of St John is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and sits close to the harbour, while Mandraki harbour carries the association with the legendary Colossus. Beyond the town, the island runs to beach resorts, hill villages and a long stretch of coast in both directions.
This is a well-served pairing, with crossings most days in season. Current departure times and fares are shown in the timetable below, with fares starting around €8. Rhodes has an international airport and onward ferries to Crete, Piraeus and the Turkish coast, so it is the standard way in and out of Chalki.
Weekly Chalki to Rhodes Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Chalki.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 10:20 | |
| 15:20 |
Dodekanisos Seaways
Book Dodekanisos Seaways tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 14:30 |
First sailing in this period: Tue 1 December.
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Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 14 November 2026 to 30 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 5 of the 17 days from 14 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 10:20, latest 15:20. Fastest crossing 1h 50m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 14 of 31 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 09:20, latest 15:20. Fastest crossing 1h 50m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- January 2027: sails on 13 of 31 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 09:20, latest 15:20. Fastest crossing 1h 50m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- February 2027: sails on 12 of 28 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 10:20, latest 15:20. Fastest crossing 1h 50m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- March 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 14:35. Fastest crossing 1h 55m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- April 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 14:35. Fastest crossing 1h 55m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- May 2027: sails on 8 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 14:35, latest 17:05. Fastest crossing 1h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- June 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 15:55, latest 17:05. Fastest crossing 1h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- July 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 15:55, latest 17:20. Fastest crossing 1h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- August 2027: sails on 8 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 15:55, latest 17:20. Fastest crossing 1h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- September 2027: sails on 10 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 15:55, latest 17:05. Fastest crossing 1h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
Chalki to Rhodes Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €8.00 on a conventional ferry and from €16.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €8.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios |
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 1 December 2026 | €16.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €16.00 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €16.00 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €16.00 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €16.00 |
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €17.00 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €17.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €20.50 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €20.50 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €20.50 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €20.50 |
| A22 Cabin | cabin | €22.00 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €22.00 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €22.00 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €22.00 |
| A21 Cabin | cabin | €28.50 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €28.50 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €8.00 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €10.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Other companies quoting this crossing
These companies publish a tariff for the crossing but have no departure in the timetable below, which is why they are not among the operators counted for this route. Their figures are a guide to what they charge when they do sail it.
Dodekanisos Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| ATS Seat | passenger | €16.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Hiring a car
Is it worth hiring a car in Rhodes?
Worth it if you're staying more than a couple of days, since the island is large and its two bus companies (Roda in the west, KTEL in the east) don't make it easy to combine both coasts in a day. The port is a 10-minute walk from Rhodes Old Town, with paid parking nearby. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Chalki to Rhodes between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 November | 15:20 | 17:10 | 1h 50m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 17 November | 10:20 | 12:30 | 2h 10m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 21 November | 15:20 | 17:10 | 1h 50m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 24 November | 10:20 | 12:30 | 2h 10m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Chalki to Rhodes?
Ferries from Chalki to Rhodes (Rodos) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday and Saturday. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Chalki to Rhodes today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Chalki to Rhodes (Rodos) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 14 November 2026, at 15:20. Departures fall on Tuesday and Saturday.
How many ferries run from Chalki to Rhodes this week?
2 sailings from Chalki to Rhodes (Rodos) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Chalki to Rhodes?
The first ferry from Chalki to Rhodes (Rodos) leaves at 10:20 and the last at 15:20.
How long is the ferry from Chalki to Rhodes?
The fastest crossing from Chalki to Rhodes (Rodos) takes 1h 50m and the slowest 2h 10m.
How much does the Chalki to Rhodes ferry cost?
Published fares for the Chalki to Rhodes (Rodos) ferry start from €8.00 on a conventional ferry and from €16.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. A cabin berth is published from €16.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Chalki to Rhodes route?
The Chalki to Rhodes (Rodos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. In the next 14 days crossings run on conventional ferries; high-speed sailings are published again from 1 December 2026.
Tips for the Chalki to Rhodes ferry
- If you are at a small island when a multi-day storm hits, accommodation will fill quickly as stranded passengers compete for rooms – secure yours immediately.
- On high-speed catamarans, seating is assigned; on conventional ferries it is often open plan – boarding early gives you the best choice of seats.
- Greek ferries are generally safe and well-maintained; life jacket locations are posted throughout the vessel and a safety briefing sheet is usually displayed in cabins.
- Once you arrive in Rhodes, the medieval walled Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, with the Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master as its centrepieces. Tsambika Beach on the east coast and the ancient hilltop site of Lindos are the island's other headline attractions.
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