Getting from Alexandroupoli to Rhodes

If you are heading to Rhodes from Alexandroupoli you are making your way from the far northeastern corner of Greece to the largest island in the Dodecanese group, on the opposite side of the country. It has a medieval walled city built by the Knights of Saint John that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Alexandroupoli to Rhodes. Alexandroupoli's ferry connections are limited to Samothrace, Lemnos, Agios Efstratios and Lavrio. Getting to Rhodes by sea means flying to Athens first and then taking the overnight Piraeus to Rhodes ferry, which runs 1 to 2 times daily in summer and takes around 12 to 18 hours. Flying is considerably more practical for most travelers.

Getting there by air

Rhodes has an international airport with daily connections from Athens and Thessaloniki. Flying from Alexandroupoli to Thessaloniki and then Thessaloniki to Rhodes avoids Athens entirely and gives a total journey time of around 3 to 4 hours in summer when direct services operate. Otherwise fly via Athens for a total journey time of around 4 to 5 hours.

Your best option

Fly from Alexandroupoli to Thessaloniki and then fly directly to Rhodes when the seasonal service is running. Outside summer, fly via Athens. If you are traveling with a car, drive from Alexandroupoli to Piraeus and board the overnight Piraeus to Rhodes ferry, which takes your vehicle and arrives in the morning.