Ferry from Vathy (Samos) to Rhodes (Rodos)

Vathy to Rhodes is a long run down the Dodecanese with Superfast Ferries on the Lefka Ori, taking between eight and a half and ten hours depending on the calls made. It is often an overnight sailing, which is the sensible way to use the time. As a large conventional ferry it carries cabins, seating lounges and vehicles.

Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese and a destination in its own right. The UNESCO-listed medieval Old Town, built by the Knights of St John, is a short walk from the ferry berths, and Mandraki, the old harbour, is the one linked to the legend of the Colossus. Beyond the town are long beaches, resort strips and quieter inland villages to the south.

The route runs two or three times a week in season. Current sailing days, journey times and fares are shown below. Rhodes has an international airport and onward ferries to the rest of the Dodecanese, to Crete, to Piraeus and to Turkey.

Weekly Vathy to Rhodes Ferry Schedule

What each ferry company has published from 13 November 2026 to 27 November 2026, where the published timetable ends: the days it sails and its departure times from Vathy.

Vathy to Rhodes Ferry Fares

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 Vathy to Rhodes between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Vathy to Rhodes ferry

• July and August are the busiest months on almost every Greek ferry route; expect crowded vessels, longer boarding queues, and higher prices.
• 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.
• Photography from the deck is excellent – the golden hour light on island whitewashed buildings as you arrive is hard to match.
• The flat bow (prow) area of a large ferry is usually accessible and offers outstanding forward views – one of the best spots to stand during harbour entry.
• 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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