Rhodes – Chalki
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Rhodes – Chalki
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
The Rhodes Chalki ferry route connects two popular holiday destinations in the Dodecanese Islands and is currently available for booking with 2 ferry companies throughout the year. Anek Lines and Dodekanisos Seaways each provide 2 weekly sailings respectively. Dodekanisos Seaways offer the fastest travel time in around 1 hour and 15 minutes. This is a perfect day trip route for passengers exploring the beautiful islands of Greece.
Unfortunately, there is not a high speed ferry from Rhodes to Chalki. However, conventional ferries are still able to transport passengers in a fast time, reaching speeds of up to 21 knots.
Choose between 4 ferries from Rhodes to Chalki each week with Direct Ferries and find the best deal for your money. Passengers can currently bring their cars onboard this ferry route. However, please keep in mind that only 1 vehicle is allowed per booking.
Prices for the ferry to Chalki from Rhodes might change depending on the season you wish to travel. The cheapest ferry tickets are usually available during off peak, outside of the high season. Please visit our special offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry discounts.
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| Rhodes - Chalki Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| Destination Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Dodekanisos Seaways & Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | $40 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 45 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 10 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:00 | |
| Distance | 39 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
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.
The Greek island of Chalki lies in the Aegean Sea and forms part of the Dodecanese group of islands. It is situated around 6 km to the west of the island of Rhodes and is the smallest inhabited island of the Dodecanese with a surface area of 28 sq. km and a coastline of around 34 km. The island's name is derived from the copper mines that used to exist on the island (Chalkos is Greek for copper). The island's economy was doing well at the end of 19th century, when Chalkites, the island's residents, developed navigation and a lucrative sponge industry. Chalki followed the historic course of Rhodes and was officially united with Greece in 1948. The world's youth nominated the island as the "Island of Peach and Friendship" in 1983.
The port, where the ferries arrive, is called Nimborio and is the only village on the island of any size. The port is shaped like a horseshoe around the bay.
