Ferry connection
Is there a ferry from Rhodes to Naxos?
There is no direct ferry from Rhodes to Naxos. The most practical ferry connection is via Piraeus: sail Rhodes → Piraeus, then change for the Piraeus → Naxos ferry. The two crossings take about 15h 30m of sailing time combined, plus the connection at Piraeus.
The legs are separate tickets and may not connect on the same day — always check operator times before booking.
Rhodes to Naxos ferry connection, leg by leg
| Leg | Ferry crossing | Crossing time | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhodes → Piraeusfrom €45.50 | 12h 15m | Blue Star Ferries |
| 2 | Piraeus → Naxosfrom €52 | 3h 15m | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets |
Change ferries at Piraeus. Sailing times are indicative and seasonal — confirm each leg with its operator.
Other ways to connect
If the Piraeus connection doesn't suit your dates, these change points also link Rhodes and Naxos by ferry.
Via Santorini· about 16h 20m sailing time
About Rhodes and Naxos
Rhodes
Rhodes Town has three working ferry harbours within about a kilometre of each other, and which one your boat uses is decided by the boat, not by where you are going. Get that wrong and you are dragging a suitcase between two of them in August heat. The rest is straightforward: the big ships to Athens sail overnight, the small ones fan out across the Dodecanese, and — rarely for a Greek island — two of them cross to Turkey.
Rhodes travel guideNaxos
Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades and the most central, which makes it unusual among Greek islands: you can reach it up to seven times a day from Piraeus, and once there, Mykonos is 35 minutes away and Santorini a little over an hour. The ferry decision is not really where to go but which kind of boat — the fast craft that saves two hours, or the conventional ship that still sails when the wind gets up.
Naxos travel guideFrequently asked questions
Is there a direct ferry from Rhodes to Naxos?
No. There is currently no direct, single-vessel ferry between Rhodes and Naxos. You can still make the journey by ferry with one change, via Piraeus.
How do you get from Rhodes to Naxos by ferry?
Take the Rhodes → Piraeus ferry, then change at Piraeus for the Piraeus → Naxos ferry. The two crossings total about 15h 30m of sailing time. They are separate tickets, so leave enough time to connect.
Do I need to change ferries between Rhodes and Naxos?
Yes. Because there is no through-service, you change ferries at Piraeus. Check that the arriving and departing sailings line up on your travel date.
How long does the Rhodes to Naxos ferry journey take?
About 15h 30m of sailing time in total, plus the wait for your connection at Piraeus. Exact times vary by season and operator.
Where do you change ferries between Rhodes and Naxos?
The most practical change point is Piraeus. You can also connect via Santorini, depending on which sailings run on your date.
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Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub.