Ferry from Rhodes (Rodos) to Arki
8h 40m · from €54.00 · 1 operator
Rhodes to Arki at a glance
Ferries from Rhodes (Rodos) to Arki are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. Departures in that window are at 08:00. The crossing takes 8h 40m. The route is served by 1 operator: Dodekanisos Seaways. Published fares start from €54.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Thursday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 22 October 2026.
Tickets from
| High-speed vessel | €54.00 | Book now |
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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 22 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Rhodes to Arki Route Map
Rhodes to Arki is about as far up the Dodecanese chain as a single sailing goes, run by Dodekanisos Seaways with the Dodekanisos Pride. The journey takes around eight and a half hours, calling at most of the islands between the two, so it is more a full day of island-hopping than a point-to-point crossing. Fares start around fifty four euros.
Arki is a tiny island north of Lipsi with a very small permanent population, a single harbour settlement and almost nothing in the way of tourist infrastructure. Facilities are minimal, so anyone stopping should assume limited accommodation and few shops, and plan supplies accordingly.
This runs roughly once a week, which makes it a route to check carefully rather than count on. Current departures, journey times and fares are listed in the table below. Most travellers reach Arki via Patmos, Lipsi or Leros, all of which are far better connected and closer, so it is worth looking at those as staging points.
Rhodes to Arki Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €54.00 on a high-speed vessel. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €54.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Weekly Rhodes to Arki Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 08:00 | 16:40 | 8h 40m | €54.00 | now to 2026-09-24 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 10:00 | 14:50 | 4h 50m | €54.00 | 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-22 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing |
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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 Arki between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 08:00 | 16:40 | 8h 40m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 08:00 | 16:40 | 8h 40m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Rhodes to Arki?
Ferries from Rhodes (Rodos) to Arki are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Thursday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 22 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Rhodes to Arki today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Rhodes (Rodos) to Arki today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 27 August 2026, at 08:00. Departures fall on Thursday.
How many ferries run from Rhodes to Arki this week?
1 sailing from Rhodes (Rodos) to Arki is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Rhodes to Arki?
Scheduled departures from Rhodes (Rodos) to Arki leave at 08:00.
How long is the ferry from Rhodes to Arki?
The crossing from Rhodes (Rodos) to Arki takes 8h 40m.
How much does the Rhodes to Arki ferry cost?
Published fares for the Rhodes (Rodos) to Arki ferry start from €54.00 on a high-speed vessel. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Rhodes to Arki route?
The Rhodes (Rodos) to Arki route is served by Dodekanisos Seaways. Crossings run on high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Rhodes to Arki 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.
- Some seasonal ferry routes only operate from late May to late September or early October – check whether your route is year-round before booking.
- The sirocco (southerly warm wind from North Africa) brings haze and uncomfortable heat to Greek ports in late spring and early summer; it rarely lasts more than a day or two.
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