Ferry from Tilos (Livadia) to Rhodes (Rodos)
3h to 3h 50m · from €12.00 · 2 operators
Tilos to Rhodes at a glance
Ferries from Tilos (Livadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 03:05 and the latest is 10:40. The crossing takes between 3h and 3h 50m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €12.00 on a conventional ferry and from €24.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. The sailing days are not the same from one week to the next during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 September 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €12.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 1 December 2026 | €24.00 | Book now |
| ECO Seat | €12.00 | Book now |
| AB22 Cabin | €32.50 | 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 30 September 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Tilos to Rhodes through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in September (about one a day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
Tap a month to see how it ran
Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 15 | 12 of 30 | every other day |
| December 2025 | 15 | 12 of 31 | every other day |
| January 2026 | 23 | 15 of 31 | most days |
| February 2026 | 22 | 17 of 28 | about one a day |
| March 2026 | 14 | 11 of 31 | every other day |
| April 2026 | 9 | 7 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| May 2026 | 25 | 19 of 31 | about one a day |
| June 2026 | 18 | 15 of 30 | every other day |
| July 2026 | 20 | 17 of 31 | most days |
| August 2026 | 26 | 21 of 31 | about one a day |
| September 2026 | 30 | 24 of 30 | about one a day |
| October 2026 | 26 | 23 of 31 | about one a day |
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Paros)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos, Stavros)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos, Stavros)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos, Blue Star Paros)
These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Tilos to Rhodes Route Map
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.
Weekly Tilos to Rhodes Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Tilos.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 03:05 | |
| 05:55 |
Dodekanisos Seaways
Book Dodekanisos Seaways tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 13:50 |
First sailing in this period: Tue 1 December.
SAOS Ferries
Book SAOS Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 10:40 |
Timetable published to 17 November 2026.
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Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 30 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 8 of the 18 days from 13 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 03:05, latest 10:40. Fastest crossing 3h. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 18 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 03:05, latest 13:50. Fastest crossing 2h 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- January 2027: sails on 17 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 03:05, latest 13:50. Fastest crossing 2h 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- February 2027: sails on 8 of 28 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:50. Fastest crossing 2h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- March 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:55. Fastest crossing 2h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- April 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:55. Fastest crossing 2h 35m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- May 2027: sails on 8 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 13:55, latest 16:20. Fastest crossing 1h 50m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- June 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 15:15, latest 16:20. Fastest crossing 1h 50m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- July 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 15:15, latest 16:40. Fastest crossing 1h 50m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- August 2027: sails on 8 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 15:15, latest 16:40. Fastest crossing 1h 50m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- September 2027: sails on 10 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 15:15, latest 16:20. Fastest crossing 1h 50m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
Tilos to Rhodes Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €12.00 on a conventional ferry and from €24.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. 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, sailing again from 1 December 2026 | €24.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| AB22 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| AB21 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4BRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €46.00 |
| A4BRTH3 Cabin | cabin | €48.50 |
| A4BRTH4 Cabin | cabin | €48.50 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| L2DBRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| A4BRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €59.00 |
| L2DBRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €69.00 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €12.00 |
| ATS1 Seat | passenger | €14.00 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €14.00 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €14.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
SAOS Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lounge / Deck | passenger | €12.20 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Other companies quoting this crossing
These companies publish a tariff for the crossing but have no departure in the timetable below, which is why they are not among the operators counted for this route. Their figures are a guide to what they charge when they do sail it.
Dodekanisos Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| ATS Seat | passenger | €24.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
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 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 November | 05:55 | 08:55 | 3h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 14 November | 10:40 | 14:30 | 3h 50m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 16 November | 03:05 | 06:10 | 3h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 17 November | 10:40 | 14:30 | 3h 50m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Fri 20 November | 05:55 | 08:55 | 3h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 23 November | 03:05 | 06:10 | 3h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Tilos to Rhodes?
Ferries from Tilos (Livadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. In that fortnight the sailing days are not the same from one week to the next. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Tilos to Rhodes today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Tilos (Livadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) today. Departure time: 05:55.
How many ferries run from Tilos to Rhodes this week?
4 sailings from Tilos (Livadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Monday and Friday.
What time is the first ferry from Tilos to Rhodes?
The first ferry from Tilos (Livadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) leaves at 03:05 and the last at 10:40.
How long is the ferry from Tilos to Rhodes?
The fastest crossing from Tilos (Livadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) takes 3h and the slowest 3h 50m. Typical crossing times by operator: Blue Star Ferries 3h to 3h 05m and SAOS Ferries 3h 50m.
How much does the Tilos to Rhodes ferry cost?
Published fares for the Tilos (Livadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) ferry start from €12.00 on a conventional ferry and from €24.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. A cabin berth is published from €32.50. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Tilos to Rhodes route?
The Tilos (Livadia) to Rhodes (Rodos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. In the next 14 days crossings run on conventional ferries; high-speed sailings are published again from 1 December 2026.
Tips for the Tilos to Rhodes ferry
- Third-party booking agents are useful for comparing multiple operators on the same route, but check their cancellation and change policies before paying.
- The Ionian Sea (western Greece: Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos) has a different weather pattern to the Aegean – it is wetter in autumn and winter but calmer in summer.
- 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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