Turkey · Turkish coast crossings to the Greek islands
Mugla ferry routes & schedules
Muğla province is Turkey's south-west corner — Bodrum, Marmaris, Datça and Fethiye — and its ferries face two ways. Short international crossings carry travellers over to the nearby Greek Dodecanese islands, while domestic boats shorten the drive around the deeply indented Aegean coast.
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- Quays
- 1h 17m
- Avg crossing
About
Ferry travel in Mugla
To the Greek islands & along the coast
Muğla's headline routes are the short hops to the Greek Dodecanese — Bodrum to Kos, Marmaris to Rhodes, and smaller links to Symi and beyond — seasonal international crossings where you'll need your passport. Alongside them, domestic ferries such as Bodrum–Datça cut out long drives around the peninsulas. Our guide to Turkey to the Greek islands by ferry covers the crossings, seasons and paperwork.
Quays
Ferry quays in Mugla
5 quays with published connections. Open a quay for every route that calls there.
At a glance
Which Mugla crossings run most often?
The busiest published crossings, ranked by number of listed sailings.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaris → Rhodes | 50m | 4 / wk | 1 |
| Datca → Symi | 45m | 2 / wk | 1 |
| Fethiye → Rhodes | 1h 25m | 2 / wk | 1 |
| Bodrum → Leros | 1h | 1 / wk | 1 |
| Bodrum → Tilos | 2h 30m | 1 / wk | 1 |
| Turgutreis → Kos | 30m | — | 1 |
| Bodrum → Kos | 35m | — | 1 |
| Turgutreis → Kalymnos | 1h | — | 1 |
| Marmaris → Symi | 1h 25m | — | 1 |
| Turgutreis → Leros | 2h 30m | — | 1 |
| Turgutreis → Patmos | 3h | — | 1 |
| Bodrum → Patmos | 3h | — | 1 |
Timetables
Ferry routes in Mugla
12 routes departing Mugla.
Bodrum4 routes
Turgutreis4 routes
Marmaris2 routes
Datca1 route
Fethiye1 route
Operators
Who runs the ferries in Mugla?
Guides
Planning ferry travel in Mugla
Practical guides to fares, booking and the crossings worth building a trip around.
- Turkey to the Greek Islands by Ferry: Routes, Passports & the Express Island VisaCrossings from the Turkish coast to the eastern Aegean, plus passport rules and the €60 express island visa for day trips.
- Do You Need a Passport for a Ferry? ID Rules for Every CrossingDomestic ferries usually need only photo ID; international crossings need a passport. Here is the full breakdown, plus the 2026 EES change.
Travel updates
Latest updates for Mugla
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I take a ferry from Bodrum or Marmaris to the Greek islands?
Yes — seasonal international ferries link Bodrum with Kos and Marmaris with Rhodes, among other Turkey–Dodecanese crossings. They run mainly from spring to autumn, and because it's an international trip you'll need your passport and should check current entry requirements.
How many ferry routes are there in Mugla?
Mugla has 24 ferry and express-boat connections across 5 quays. Each route page lists the timetable, crossing time and operator.
Who operates ferries in Mugla?
Boat and ferry services in Mugla are run by 5 operators, including Bodrum Ferryboat, Mavi Transfer, Meander Travel, Tilos Travel and Yesil Marmaris. Most are part of Turkey's county public-transport network.
How long are ferry crossings in Mugla?
Across Mugla's active crossings the average sailing takes about 1h 17m, while the longest runs roughly 1h 25m. Each route page shows the exact duration.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated July 2, 2026.