Ferry from Rhodes (Rodos) to Tilos (Livadia)
1h 50m to 4h · from €12.00 · 3 operators
Rhodes to Tilos at a glance
Ferries from Rhodes (Rodos) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled 12 times over the next 14 days, roughly 6 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 08:00 and the latest is 16:30. The crossing takes between 1h 50m and 4h, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 3 operators: Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €12.00 on a conventional ferry and from €29.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 22 July 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €12.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €29.00 | Book now |
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 July 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Rhodes to Tilos Route Map
Rhodes to Tilos takes from just under two hours on the Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans to about four hours on the conventional ferries that call at Symi or Chalki on the way. Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries all serve the route, with the Blue Star Patmos, the Dodekanisos Express and Pride and the Saonisos among the vessels. Fares start around twelve euros.
Ferries dock at Livadia, the principal village of Tilos, set on a bay with the harbour at one end and most of the island's accommodation within walking distance. Tilos is one of the least developed islands in the Dodecanese and has built a name as a walking and birdwatching destination, with marked trails inland and the Charkadio cave where fossilised dwarf elephants were found. The older village of Megalo Chorio sits up in the interior.
Around a dozen sailings a fortnight gives several options a week in season. The current timetable, journey times and fares are shown below. Tilos sits between Nisyros and Rhodes on the chain, so it slots neatly into a longer Dodecanese run.
Rhodes to Tilos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €12.00 on a conventional ferry and from €29.00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €12.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel | €29.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Weekly Rhodes to Tilos 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 Express high-speed | 08:00 | 09:50 | 1h 50m | €29.00 | 2026-09-03 to 2027-07-22 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 08:00 | 10:35 | 2h 35m | €29.00 | 2026-10-13 to 2026-11-03 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:00 | 10:35 | 2h 35m | €29.00 | 2026-10-15 to 2027-05-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:00 | 09:50 | 1h 50m | €29.00 | 2026-10-27 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 08:00 | 10:35 | 2h 35m | €29.00 | 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-05 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:00 | 10:30 | 2h 30m | €29.00 | 2026-11-10 to 2027-03-30 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:00 | 10:35 | 2h 35m | €29.00 | 2027-04-06 to 2027-05-04 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| SAOS Ferries | Stavros conventional | 08:00 | 12:00 | 4h | now to 2026-09-14 | Book the Stavros sailing | ||
| SAOS Ferries | Saonisos conventional | 08:00 | 12:00 | 4h | now to 2026-09-10 | Book the Saonisos sailing | ||
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 10:00 | 11:50 | 1h 50m | €29.00 | now to 2026-10-07 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 16:00 | 18:45 | 2h 45m | €12.00 | 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-25 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 16:00 | 19:05 | 3h 05m | €12.00 | 2026-09-07 to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 16:30 | 19:15 | 2h 45m | €12.00 | now to 2026-08-31 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 16:30 | 19:20 | 2h 50m | €12.00 | 2026-08-21 to 2026-08-28 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 18:15 | 21:15 | 3h | €12.00 | 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Patmos 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 Tilos between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 08:00 | 12:00 | 4h | Stavros | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 16:30 | 19:15 | 2h 45m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 10:00 | 11:50 | 1h 50m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 08:00 | 12:00 | 4h | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 08:00 | 09:50 | 1h 50m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 16:30 | 19:20 | 2h 50m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 08:00 | 12:00 | 4h | Stavros | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 16:30 | 19:15 | 2h 45m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 10:00 | 11:50 | 1h 50m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 08:00 | 12:00 | 4h | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 08:00 | 09:50 | 1h 50m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 16:00 | 18:45 | 2h 45m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Rhodes to Tilos?
Ferries from Rhodes (Rodos) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled 12 times over the next 14 days, roughly 6 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Rhodes to Tilos today?
Yes, there are 2 sailings from Rhodes (Rodos) to Tilos (Livadia) today. Departure times: 08:00 and 16:30.
How many ferries run from Rhodes to Tilos this week?
6 sailings from Rhodes (Rodos) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 2 a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Mondays and Thursdays.
What time is the first ferry from Rhodes to Tilos?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Rhodes (Rodos) to Tilos (Livadia) usually leaves at 10:00. Across the published schedule departure times range from 08:00 to 16:30.
How long is the ferry from Rhodes to Tilos?
The fastest crossing from Rhodes (Rodos) to Tilos (Livadia) takes 1h 50m and the slowest 4h. On this route conventional ferries take 2h 45m to 4h and high-speed vessels take 1h 50m.
How much does the Rhodes to Tilos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Rhodes (Rodos) to Tilos (Livadia) ferry start from €12.00 on a conventional ferry and from €29.00 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 Tilos route?
The Rhodes (Rodos) to Tilos (Livadia) route is served by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Rhodes to Tilos 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 your crossing is rough and you have children who feel unwell, the best remedy is fresh air on the lee side of the deck and a light ginger biscuit.
- Sunscreen and insect repellent are both considerably cheaper at a supermarket before you board than at island resort shops; stock up on the mainland.
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