Rhodes
Heraklion
Ferry to Crete
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Rhodes to Heraklion (Crete) Ferry

The Rhodes Heraklion ferry route connects Dodecanese Islands with Crete. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Anek Lines. The crossing operates up to 1 times each week with sailing durations from around 14 hours 50 minutes.

Rhodes Heraklion sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Dodecanese Islands to Crete page.
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Rhodes - Crete (Heraklion) Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 1
Operators Blue Star Ferries
Average Price £46*
Average Weekly Sailings 1
Average Sailing Duration 11h 7m
Fastest Sailing Duration 10h 30m
First Ferry 11:00
Last Ferry 17:00
Distance 194 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion?

The ferry crossing time from Rhodes to Heraklion is approximately 10h 29m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.

How much is the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion?

Rhodes to Heraklion ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion is £75. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Rhodes to Heraklion?

There is 1 ferry operator for Rhodes to Heraklion and this is
  • Blue Star Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Rhodes to Heraklion?

Book ferries from Rhodes to Heraklion through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion?

Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Rhodes to Heraklion with
  • Blue Star Ferries

Can you take your car on the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Rhodes to Heraklion with
  • Blue Star Ferries

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklion?

No, pets are not permitted onboard the ferries.

How far is Heraklion from Rhodes?

The distance between Rhodes to Heraklion is approximately 194 nautical Miles.

Rhodes Heraklion Ferry reviews

  • "Latvija"

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    'Prevelis' travelled on Prevelis

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  • "Kassos to Sitia"

    We were very happy with the trip overall. Two points for improvement: the toilets need to be cleaned more often; there is seating available but inconsiderate people often take more than they need - perhaps an announcement could be made to remind everyone to be more thoughtful.

    'Prevelis' travelled on Prevelis

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  • "Piacevole esperienza "

    Nave puntuale. Personale molto gentile. Cabina accogliente

    'Prevelis' travelled on Prevelis

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  • "Easy Work but check your check in "

    Smooth and easy journey from Rhodes to Karpathos. Only feedback is clarification needed on how early you must arrive. Our confirmation email states we needed to be there 120 minutes before departure. However once we arrived at the ferry port, we were only advised 60. We had a 8am departure and arrived way before 6am which after an early morning wake up seemed unnecessary.

    'Prevelis' travelled on Prevelis

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Rhodes Guide

The Greek island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands and lies in the eastern Aegean Sea, to the north east of the island of Crete and south east of Athens. The island is also a short distance off the coast of Turkey. Rhodes Town is the island's capital and main town and its Old Town is a rich tapestry made up of different civilisations and cultures. The city's medieval walls, its fortress like buildings, the gates, bastions, narrow alleys, old houses, fountains and busy squares combine to make all visitors feel as though they have stepped back thousands of years. Outside of Rhodes Town the island has a number of small villages and beach resorts that are popular with tourists. The main ones are Faliraki, Lindos, Kremasti, Pefkos, Archangelos, Haraki, Koskinou, Afantou, Paradisi, Trianta and Embona.

From the island's port, ferry services depart to Piraeus by both conventional and high speed ferry. The island is also connected to the rest of the Dodecanese Islands, the Cyclades Islands and to Crete during the summer months.


Heraklion Guide

Located on the Greek island of Crete, Heraklion is the island's largest city and is one of the main urban centres in Greece. The city can trace its history back to at least the 9th century AD when its development began and then later came under the influence of the Arabs, the Venetians and the Ottomans. Popular sites in the city with tourists include the fortification walls that are essentially the boundary of the old city. These were first built by the Arabs and then reinforced by the Venetians. From the seven bastions, only the Martinengo bastion survives to this day and is where visitors will find the tomb of the renowned writer N. Kazantzakis, overlooking the city. The city was also a venue during the 2004 Olympic Games, and hosted games of the football tournament.

Located in the city's old port, visitors can still see the vaulted tarsanades where ships used to be built and also the 16th century Koule Fortress. From the port, ferries depart to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also ferry services to the Greek mainland port of Piraeus.


Rhodes to Heraklion Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 09/12/2024 and 15/12/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 11:00 22:45 11 hours 45 minutes Mon
Blue Star Ferries 17:01 03:30 10 hours 29 minutes Fri

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