Ferry from Bodrum to Rhodes
Overview
How do you get from Bodrum to Rhodes by ferry, how long does the crossing take and how much does the ferry ticket cost? Haqqi Tours answers all three and books the ticket for you. Bodrum Ferryboat Association / Yeşil Marmaris run high-speed catamaran, passengers only taking about 2 hours 30 minutes, several a week in summer, between Bodrum cruise port and Rhodes commercial port. We provide the ticket and a written confirmation through WhatsApp after you fill in the short form on this page.
Highlights
- Ferry from Bodrum to Rhodes in about 2 hours 30 minutes - high-speed catamaran, passengers only
- Operated by Bodrum Ferryboat Association / Yeşil Marmaris
- Departs Bodrum cruise port, arrives Rhodes commercial port
- Several a week in summer - we find the sailing that fits your day
- Cheapest ferry ticket from Bodrum to Rhodes: every fare and operator checked for your travel date
- Foot passengers only - luggage carried free within the ferry company's limits
- Fill in the form - we message you in the WhatsApp chat with sailings and the price, you confirm, the e-ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides transfers to the port and tours at both ends of the Bodrum to Rhodes crossing
Full Description
Ferry from Bodrum to Rhodes at a glance
Here is what the Bodrum to Rhodes ferry looks like: high-speed catamaran, passengers only run by Bodrum Ferryboat Association / Yeşil Marmaris, about 2 hours 30 minutes from port to port, several a week in summer. You board at Bodrum cruise port and step off at Rhodes commercial port. Haqqi Tours checks the sailings for your travel date and tells you the cost before anything is booked.
- Route: Bodrum to Rhodes (about 110 km by sea)
- Operator: Bodrum Ferryboat Association / Yeşil Marmaris
- Crossing time: about 2 hours 30 minutes
- Vessels: high-speed catamaran, passengers only
- Frequency: several a week in summer
- Departure port: Bodrum cruise port
- Arrival port: Rhodes commercial port
- Vehicles: passengers only
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation by WhatsApp, e-ticket by message
Things to do in Rhodes after the ferry
Rhodes has the largest inhabited medieval town in Europe, the Lindos acropolis and beaches on both coasts. Arriving by sea puts you in the middle of it: Filerimos hill, Epta Piges (Seven Springs), Tsambika Bay and monastery, the Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes) and Kamiros ancient city are all reachable from Rhodes commercial port. For the first meal, try honey and sesame sweets, souvlaki and gyros and fresh grilled fish.
We offer tours and transfers in Rhodes as well as the ferry ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.
Best time to take the ferry from Bodrum to Rhodes
May to October is warm and sunny, with July and August hottest and busiest; the west coast is windy in summer while the east coast is calmer; the coast road to the south-east is slow in peak season. On the water, the season shows in sea conditions and availability more than in comfort: book early for summer, Easter and holiday weekends between Bodrum and Rhodes, and choose morning sailings when the wind is forecast.
Ferry or flight from Bodrum to Rhodes?
Ferry versus plane between Bodrum and Rhodes comes down to time, luggage and the view: the ferry has the deck, the luggage and the town-centre arrival; the plane has speed. On this route the ferry is the option Haqqi Tours recommends first for families and anyone with a car.
Return ferry from Rhodes to Bodrum
The Rhodes to Bodrum ferry is the same crossing in reverse, about 2 hours 30 minutes. Haqqi Tours arranges the return ticket in the same conversation; if the return date is not fixed, an open return on the same operator keeps it flexible.
How much does the ferry from Bodrum to Rhodes cost?
The cost of the ferry from Bodrum to Rhodes depends on the operator, the type of vessel, the date, whether you travel as a foot passenger or with a car, and the seat or cabin you choose. A conventional ferry is cheaper than a high-speed one; a summer Saturday costs more than a weekday in May; a car adds a vehicle fare; a cabin on an overnight sailing adds more. That is why Haqqi Tours does not print a price: we look up the live fares for your exact date and send the real cost through WhatsApp, with the options side by side.
What we include in the price we send: the ticket for each passenger, any reserved seat or cabin you asked for, port taxes, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the e-ticket and answering questions before and during the crossing.
Cheapest ferry ticket from Bodrum to Rhodes: how to pay less
Getting the lowest fare on the ferry from Bodrum to Rhodes is a matter of vessel, timing and flexibility. Here is how Haqqi Tours finds you a cheap ferry ticket:
- Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators
- Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
- Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and frequently more scenic
- Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
- Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
- Tell us if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
Send us the form with your dates and we tell you which sailing is the cheapest ferry from Bodrum to Rhodes that day and how much a different day would save.
How to book ferry tickets from Bodrum to Rhodes with Haqqi Tours
Here is how to book Bodrum to Rhodes ferry tickets with Haqqi Tours: use the short form on this page - date, one-way or return, passengers - and send it. In a few minutes we write to you in the WhatsApp chat with the sailings, the vessel type and the price. Once you confirm and payment is arranged in the same conversation, we issue the ticket and send the e-ticket or boarding reference.
- Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
- Step 2 - we message you on WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Rhodes
If plans change, the same WhatsApp conversation handles it. We spell out the operator's change and cancellation rules for the fare you chose before you commit to anything, so there are no surprises later.
Timetable and season of the Bodrum to Rhodes ferry
Several a week in summer - that is how often the ferry from Bodrum to Rhodes runs, with more departures in summer and fewer, sometimes weather-dependent, in winter. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes at sea plus check-in at the port. Timetables change between seasons, so we send the exact departures for the date you travel rather than a list that may be out of date.
Sea conditions matter on this route: strong winds can delay or cancel high-speed boats while the conventional ferries keep sailing. When the forecast is poor we tell you and, if you prefer, book the steadier vessel.
Departure: Bodrum cruise port
Your crossing starts at Bodrum cruise port. Large ports have several gates and the boarding gate is announced on the boards and on the ticket; we send the gate and the check-in time with your confirmation. The airport coach runs to Bodrum bus station, a taxi from the resorts; there is no rail on the peninsula, and Yalıkavak or Turgutreis are a further half hour by road from town.
- Ask us which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several
- Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure
- Keep the electronic ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
- Luggage is carried free within the shipping line's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
Arrival: Rhodes commercial port
You step off at Rhodes commercial port, close to Kiotari and Gennadi in the south-east and Prasonisi at the southern tip. Public buses run from the airport to Rhodes Town, and from there along both coasts, which suits a hotel in the capital; for Lindos, the south-east resorts, families with luggage or late arrivals a private car from the terminal is simpler and far quicker. If you would rather not think about it, we book a driver to meet the ferry and take you to the door of your hotel.
Many travellers continue from Rhodes to another island or city. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.
On board the Bodrum to Rhodes ferry: seats, cabins and luggage
On board, the ferry from Bodrum to Rhodes is relaxed: you can walk about, sit inside or on deck, eat at the café and watch the coast. Seat classes differ in space and quiet - economy, airline seats, lounge or business on the fast boats; cabins of two to four berths on overnight ferries. The fast boats are passenger-only, so bags stay with you.
- Passengers only - luggage stays with you
- Children's fares by age; infants generally free
- Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - let us know if one is travelling
- Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
Why book your Bodrum to Rhodes ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours
What we offer on the ferry from Bodrum to Rhodes: live fares checked across every operator for your dates, fast boat and slow boat explained plainly, seats and cabins reserved, vehicles booked with the right dimensions, the e-ticket delivered by WhatsApp and a team that answers at any hour if the weather changes the plan. Send the form and let us take the ferry off your list.
On board
- Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks for the view
- Seats: economy and lounge or business on the fast boats; deck and lounge seats on conventional ferries
- Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels
- Passenger-only vessels - luggage stays with you
- Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings
Before you travel
- Foot passengers 45-60 minutes early; more on international crossings
- Haqqi Tours arranges private transfers between your accommodation and both ports
- Waiting halls, cafés and kiosks at both ports for early arrivals
- Assistance for reduced-mobility passengers on request - tell us when booking
Good to know
- Keep passports handy on international crossings - checks are done at the port
- Add a transfer at Rhodes so a driver meets the ferry with the luggage
- Book the return with the outbound for round-trip and open-return fares
- Travel light on the fast boats - luggage space is limited
- Send us two possible dates and we tell you which is cheaper
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Can I bring a pet?
Many ships accept pets in carriers or on-board kennels, sometimes for a small fee. Tell us in the WhatsApp chat and we finalise the rules for your sailing.
Can I book a return ferry ticket?
Certainly. Choose "return" on the form and give both dates; round-trip and open-return fares are cheaper on many operators and we book whichever suits you.
How much does the ferry from Bodrum to Rhodes cost?
It depends on the shipping line, the vessel (fast or conventional), the date, the seat or cabin. Haqqi Tours checks the live fares for your dates and sends the exact cost by WhatsApp quickly of receiving the form.
What if the weather cancels the sailing?
The company moves you to the next sailing or refunds the ticket, and our WhatsApp desk sorts it out for you on the day. In poor forecasts we suggest the conventional ferry, which sails when the fast boats stay in port.
How long is the ferry from Bodrum to Rhodes?
Roughly 2 hours 30 minutes on the fastest boat; where a conventional ferry also runs it takes longer but moves less in the swell. We send the exact time of each sailing with its cost.
Can I choose a seat or a cabin?
Yes, wherever the ship has classes - airline-style, lounge or business seats on the fast boats, cabins on overnight sailings. Say what you prefer and we send the cost of each.
Where does the ferry arrive in Rhodes?
At Rhodes commercial port. Taxis and buses meet the boats, and Haqqi Tours can have a driver waiting at the pier.
How early should I be at Bodrum cruise port?
Foot passengers 45 to 60 minutes before departure; earlier on international crossings. Some fast boats board only minutes before sailing, so the margin matters.
How often does the ferry from Bodrum to Rhodes run?
Several a week in summer; the timetable thickens in summer and thins in winter. We send the sailings for your dates with the cost of each.
Is it better to take the ferry or fly from Bodrum to Rhodes?
For most passengers the ferry: it lands in the town, carries all your luggage and is generally cheaper door to door. We provide flights too and say honestly which is better for your dates.
Is there a luggage limit on the ferry?
Luggage is not weighed on most ferries and is carried free within the ferry company's limits; the fast passenger boats sometimes limit the number of bags. We tell you what applies to your sailing.
Can I change or cancel my ferry ticket?
It depends on the company and the fare; most tickets can be changed for a fee, the cheapest cannot. We spell out the conditions before you confirm and handle any change for you afterwards.
Do children need a ferry ticket?
Children have their own fare bands; infants typically travel free. Give the ages on the form and we apply the right fares.
