Ferry from Rhodes (Rodos) to Leros (Lakki)
5h 30m to 7h 10m · from €20.00 · 2 operators
Rhodes to Leros at a glance
Ferries from Rhodes (Rodos) to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled 10 times over the next 14 days, roughly 5 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 16:00 and the latest is 17:00. The crossing takes between 5h 30m and 7h 10m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries. Published fares start from €20.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 29 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €20.00 | 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 29 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Rhodes to Leros Route Map
Rhodes to Leros is a northbound run of five and a half to seven hours, worked by Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries with the Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos and Lefka Ori. These are large conventional ferries carrying vehicles, calling at islands such as Kos and Kalymnos on the way, which is what sets the timing. Fares start around twenty euros.
Ferries on this route dock at Lakki, the island's main port and one of the more distinctive harbours in the Aegean thanks to its 1930s Italian-built Art Deco buildings around the waterfront. Leros is quiet and understated, popular with people looking for a less commercial Dodecanese island, and the Castle of Pandeli sits on the hill above the old town of Platanos. The beach village of Agia Marina, on the other side of the island, is a separate harbour used by the smaller fast craft.
Around ten sailings a fortnight means most days have an option in season. Current departures, durations and fares are shown in the table below. From Leros there are onward links north to Lipsi and Patmos and west towards Piraeus.
Rhodes to Leros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €20.00 on a conventional ferry. 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 | €20.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
Weekly Rhodes to Leros 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superfast Ferries | Lefka Ori conventional | 16:00 | 21:40 | 5h 40m | now to 2026-09-14 | Book the Lefka Ori sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 17:00 | 00:10 | 7h 10m | €20.00 | now to 2026-10-28 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 17:00 | 22:30 | 5h 30m | €31.50 | 2026-09-13 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 17:00 | 22:30 | 5h 30m | €31.50 | now to 2026-09-01 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 17:00 | 22:30 | 5h 30m | €31.50 | now to 2026-10-29 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 17:00 | 22:15 | 5h 15m | €31.50 | 2026-09-08 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Blue Star 2 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 Leros between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 16:00 | 21:40 | 5h 40m | Lefka Ori | Superfast Ferries |
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 17:00 | 22:30 | 5h 30m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 17:00 | 00:10 | 7h 10m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 17:00 | 22:30 | 5h 30m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 17:00 | 22:30 | 5h 30m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 16:00 | 21:40 | 5h 40m | Lefka Ori | Superfast Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 17:00 | 22:30 | 5h 30m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 17:00 | 00:10 | 7h 10m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 17:00 | 22:30 | 5h 30m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 17:00 | 22:30 | 5h 30m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Rhodes to Leros?
Ferries from Rhodes (Rodos) to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled 10 times over the next 14 days, roughly 5 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 29 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Rhodes to Leros today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Rhodes (Rodos) to Leros (Lakki) today. Departure time: 16:00.
How many ferries run from Rhodes to Leros this week?
5 sailings from Rhodes (Rodos) to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Rhodes to Leros?
Scheduled departures from Rhodes (Rodos) to Leros (Lakki) leave at 16:00 and 17:00.
How long is the ferry from Rhodes to Leros?
The fastest crossing from Rhodes (Rodos) to Leros (Lakki) takes 5h 30m and the slowest 7h 10m.
How much does the Rhodes to Leros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Rhodes (Rodos) to Leros (Lakki) ferry start from €20.00 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Rhodes to Leros route?
The Rhodes (Rodos) to Leros (Lakki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Rhodes to Leros 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.
- Cabin portholes cannot be opened; if you want fresh air overnight, leave the cabin door slightly ajar if there is a corridor fan, or use the deck sleeping option.
- The meltemi blows from the north-north-west; routes that run east–west are more exposed than those running north–south along a chain of islands.
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