What is the cheapest way to get from Rhodes (Island) to Crete?

The cheapest way to get from Rhodes (Island) to Crete is to ferry which costs €65 - €170 and takes 11h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rhodes (Island) to Crete?

The fastest way to get from Rhodes (Island) to Crete is to fly which takes 1h 6m and costs €55 - €130.

Is there a direct ferry between Rhodes (Island) and Crete?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Rhodes and arriving at Heraklion. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Rhodes (Island) to Crete?

The distance between Rhodes (Island) and Crete is 290 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Rhodes (Island) to Crete?

Book your Rhodes (Island) to Crete ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Rhodes (Island) to Crete without a car?

The best way to get from Rhodes (Island) to Crete without a car is to ferry which takes 11h 15m and costs €65 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Rhodes (Island) to Crete?

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Rhodes (Island) to Crete, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 3021+ hotels available in Crete.

Rhodes (Island) to Crete - 4 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Rhodes (Island) to Crete by plane, ferry, bus, or busferry

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Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Fly from Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane RHO - HER
1h 6m
€59–130
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklionferry Bsf
11h 15m
€65–170
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Rhodes to Port of Marmarisferry
2. Take the bus from Marmaris to Keşanbus
3. Take the bus from Keşan to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
37h 46m
€208–278
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane RHO - CHQ
1h 40m
€100–238

Rhodes (Island) to Crete by ferry

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11h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290.2 km
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Rhodes (Island), Greece and Crete, Greece?

Aegean Airlines and Sky Express fly from Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) twice daily. Alternatively, Blue Star Ferries operates a ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion twice a week. Tickets cost €65–170 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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