Ferry from Rhodes (Rodos) to Lipsi

Rhodes to Lipsi runs a long way north up the Dodecanese chain, served by Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways with the Blue Star Patmos and the Dodekanisos Express and Pride. Times range from around four and a quarter hours on the quicker catamaran routings to nearly nine hours on the conventional ferries that call everywhere along the way, so the service you pick makes a real difference. Fares start around €22.

Lipsi is a small island between Leros and Patmos with a village-y feel and a following among Greek and Italian summer visitors. The harbour town, also called Lipsi, is small and walkable, and the port sits right in the middle of it, so you step off the boat into the centre. People come for the beaches, Platys Gialos among them, and unhurried tavernas rather than for sights.

With around eighteen sailings a fortnight there is usually something most days in season, though the long routings mean a whole day can go on the journey. The current timetable and fares are in the table below. Lipsi also has frequent short hops to Patmos and Leros if you want to break the trip.

Rhodes to Lipsi Ferry Fares

Weekly Rhodes to Lipsi 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 Lipsi between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Rhodes to Lipsi 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.
• Catamarans offer a faster crossing but have a lower wind-speed tolerance; in July and August, a booking on a conventional ferry is more likely to run on schedule.
• Booking directly with the ferry operator's own website often gives you the same price as third-party sites and makes changes or cancellations simpler.

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