Ferry from Tilos (Livadia) to Rhodes (Rodos)

Tilos to Rhodes takes between about two hours on the Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans and four on the slower conventional ships. Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries all serve it with the Blue Star Patmos, the Dodekanisos Express, the Dodekanisos Pride and the Saonisos. The route runs south-east from Livadia and is open water throughout, sometimes with a call at Chalki or Symi.

Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese and a destination in its own right, with a UNESCO-listed medieval Old Town built by the Knights of St John. Ferries use the commercial harbour beside the walls, with Mandraki harbour, long tied to the legend of the Colossus, just along the waterfront. Beyond the Old Town there are beaches down both coasts, resorts of every size and a full range of nightlife.

The route runs most days in high season across the three operators, which makes it the standard way on and off Tilos. Current sailings and fares are shown in the timetable below, with fares from around €12. Rhodes has an international airport and ferry links across the Dodecanese, to Crete, Piraeus and Turkey.

Tilos to Rhodes Ferry Fares

Weekly Tilos to Rhodes 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 Tilos to Rhodes between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Tilos to Rhodes ferry

• Heating on winter ferries can be aggressive; dress in layers so you can adjust whether you are sitting inside or out on the deck.
• Weather cancellations are more common in the shoulder months (October, November, March, April) than in the height of summer, despite summer's meltemi wind.
• Once you arrive in Rhodes, the medieval walled Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, with the Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master as its centrepieces. Tsambika Beach on the east coast and the ancient hilltop site of Lindos are the island's other headline attractions.

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