Ferry from Rhodes (Rodos) to Agia Marina (Leros)

Rhodes to Agia Marina on Leros is a Dodekanisos Seaways catamaran run, using the Dodekanisos Express or Dodekanisos Pride. Journey times run from just under four hours on the more direct sailings to around seven and a half hours on routings that call at most of the islands up the chain, so it pays to check which service you are booking. These are fast craft, so seating is airline-style and the crossing is enclosed.

Agia Marina is the commercial and administrative centre of Leros, a working harbour town with Italian-era architecture around it, including the clocktower and the covered market from the 1912 to 1943 administration. The old town of Platanos and the Castle of Pandeli are up the hill just behind. Leros is calmer than Kos or Patmos, with quiet beaches and a good deal of Italian and wartime history.

With around sixteen sailings a fortnight there are usually several options a week in season. Current departures, journey times and fares are listed below. Leros's other port, Lakki, takes the larger conventional ferries, so make sure you know which harbour your ticket names.

Rhodes to Agia Marina Ferry Fares

Weekly Rhodes to Agia Marina Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

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 Rhodes to Agia Marina between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Rhodes to Agia Marina ferry

• Rhodes has two separate ferry ports: large car ferries such as Blue Star Ferries use Akandia, while Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans and small boats to Symi depart from Kolona, just outside the Old Town walls – check your ticket for the correct one.
• Akandia port is roughly a 20-minute walk from the Old Town and has no shelter, seating or toilets while you wait, so it is more comfortable to wait in town and take a taxi straight to your ferry.
• Arrive at least one hour before departure to allow time to check in, since boarding for ferries from Rhodes typically closes around 20 minutes before the scheduled sailing time.
• Children tend to find ferry journeys exciting rather than tedious; give them a small bag of activities or let them explore the accessible deck areas safely.
• If you are travelling in winter, a compact rain jacket and a warm mid-layer are essential – the on-deck temperature can drop significantly on overnight crossings.

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