Ferry from Rhodes (Rodos) to Sitia (Crete)
8h 20m to 9h 40m · from €24.00 · 1 operator
Rhodes to Sitia at a glance
Ferries from Rhodes (Rodos) to Sitia (Crete) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 09:00 and the latest is 15:00. The crossing takes between 8h 20m and 9h 40m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €24.00. There are sailings on Thursday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 29 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Standard ticket | €24.00 | 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 Sitia Route Map
Rhodes to Sitia is the eastern Crete leg of the long southern Aegean route, operated by Blue Star Ferries with the Blue Star Chios. The crossing takes between about eight and nine hours, calling at Karpathos and Kassos on the way, which is what stretches out the time. Fares start around twenty four euros and this is a conventional car ferry, so vehicles travel too.
Sitia sits on the northeast coast of Crete and is a good deal more relaxed than Heraklio or Chania, with a proper Cretan-town feel to the waterfront. The Venetian Kazarma fortress overlooks the harbour, and the town works well as a base for eastern Crete: the palm beach at Vai, the Minoan site at Zakros and a string of quieter beaches are all within reach. There is a small airport here as well as the ferry link.
Sailings run a couple of times a week, so this is one to plan the trip around. The current timetable and fares are shown below. From Sitia the road west runs to Agios Nikolaos and Heraklio, and the same ferry route continues in that direction by sea.
Rhodes to Sitia Ferry Fares
Tickets from €24.00.
Weekly Rhodes to Sitia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 09:00 | 18:40 | 9h 40m | 2026-09-06 to 2026-10-18 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 11:00 | 20:00 | 9h | 2026-10-25 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 15:00 | 23:20 | 8h 20m | 2026-09-17 to 2026-10-15 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 17:00 | 00:45 | 7h 45m | 2026-10-22 to 2026-10-29 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing |
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Hiring a car
Do you need a car in Sitia?
Yes, a car is genuinely useful here. Sitia sits about 130km, roughly two hours' drive, east of Heraklion, on the quieter side of Crete. A limited KTEL bus reaches the palm forest at Vai (28km) in summer, but a car gives easier access to Toplou Monastery and Sitia's beaches. Rental offices operate in Sitia town and at the small local airport; compare prices at Discover Cars.
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 Sitia between 13 September 2026 and 26 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2026-09-13 | 09:00 | 18:40 | 9h 40m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-17 | 15:00 | 23:20 | 8h 20m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-09-20 | 09:00 | 18:40 | 9h 40m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-24 | 15:00 | 23:20 | 8h 20m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Rhodes to Sitia?
Ferries from Rhodes (Rodos) to Sitia (Crete) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on 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 Sitia today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Rhodes (Rodos) to Sitia (Crete) today. Departure time: 09:00.
How many ferries run from Rhodes to Sitia this week?
2 sailings from Rhodes (Rodos) to Sitia (Crete) 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 Sitia?
Scheduled departures from Rhodes (Rodos) to Sitia (Crete) leave at 09:00 and 15:00.
How long is the ferry from Rhodes to Sitia?
The fastest crossing from Rhodes (Rodos) to Sitia (Crete) takes 8h 20m and the slowest 9h 40m.
How much does the Rhodes to Sitia ferry cost?
Published fares for the Rhodes (Rodos) to Sitia (Crete) ferry start from €24.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Rhodes to Sitia route?
The Rhodes (Rodos) to Sitia (Crete) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Rhodes to Sitia 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.
- If you are leaving luggage unattended on a ferry, remove all valuable items and do not leave your bag in an isolated or unsupervised area.
- A wide-brimmed hat provides better sun protection than a baseball cap on the open deck of a moving ferry, where the sun comes from multiple angles.
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