Ferry from Rhodes (Rodos) to Chalki (Halki)
1h 10m to 1h 55m · from €8.00 · 2 operators
Rhodes to Chalki at a glance
Ferries from Rhodes (Rodos) to Chalki (Halki) are scheduled 8 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 08:00 and the latest is 15:00. The crossing takes between 1h 10m and 1h 55m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Published fares start from €8.20 on a conventional ferry and from €24.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 26 August 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €8.20 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €24.00 | Book now |
Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 26 August 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Rhodes to Chalki Route Map
Rhodes to Chalki is a short westbound crossing, taking a little over an hour on the direct services and up to about two and a half hours on routings that call elsewhere first. Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries all appear on the route, with the Blue Star Chios, the Dodekanisos Express and Pride and the small Stavros among the vessels. Fares start around eight euros, which makes it one of the cheapest hops in the Dodecanese.
Chalki is a very small island just off the west coast of Rhodes, with a single settlement, Emborio, that doubles as the port. Pastel and neoclassical houses line the harbour, left over from the island's sponge-diving prosperity, and the population today is tiny. There is little to do beyond swimming, walking and long lunches, which is precisely the appeal for most visitors.
With around a dozen sailings a fortnight this runs several times a week in season and works as a day trip on the shorter services. The current timetable and fares are shown in the table below. Note that some sailings depart from Kamiros Skala on the west coast of Rhodes rather than Rhodes Town, so check the departure point on your ticket.
Rhodes to Chalki Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €8.20 on a conventional ferry and from €24.00 on a high-speed vessel. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €8.20 | SAOS Ferries | Stavros |
| High-speed vessel | €24.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Weekly Rhodes to Chalki Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 08:00 | 09:55 | 1h 55m | €24.00 | 2026-10-13 to 2027-05-04 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:00 | 09:55 | 1h 55m | €24.00 | 2026-10-15 to 2027-05-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:00 | 09:10 | 1h 10m | €24.00 | 2026-10-27 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 08:00 | 09:55 | 1h 55m | €24.00 | 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-05 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:00 | 09:50 | 1h 50m | €24.00 | 2026-11-10 to 2027-03-30 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:00 | 09:10 | 1h 10m | €24.00 | 2027-05-13 to 2027-08-26 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:00 | 09:55 | 1h 55m | €24.00 | 2027-04-06 to 2027-04-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 09:00 | 10:50 | 1h 50m | now to 2026-10-18 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing | ||
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 10:00 | 11:10 | 1h 10m | €24.00 | 2027-05-12 to 2027-08-25 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 11:00 | 12:45 | 1h 45m | 2026-10-25 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 15:00 | 16:45 | 1h 45m | 2026-10-20 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 15:00 | 16:50 | 1h 50m | now to 2026-10-13 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing |
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Hiring a car
Is it worth hiring a car in Rhodes?
Worth it if you're staying more than a couple of days, since the island is large and its two bus companies (Roda in the west, KTEL in the east) don't make it easy to combine both coasts in a day. The port is a 10-minute walk from Rhodes Old Town, with paid parking nearby. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Rhodes to Chalki between 2 October 2026 and 15 October 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2026-10-04 | 09:00 | 10:50 | 1h 50m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-06 | 15:00 | 16:50 | 1h 50m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-10-07 | 10:00 | 11:10 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-10-08 | 08:00 | 09:10 | 1h 10m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sun 2026-10-11 | 09:00 | 10:50 | 1h 50m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-13 | 08:00 | 09:55 | 1h 55m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Tue 2026-10-13 | 15:00 | 16:50 | 1h 50m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-10-15 | 08:00 | 09:55 | 1h 55m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Rhodes to Chalki?
Ferries from Rhodes (Rodos) to Chalki (Halki) are scheduled 8 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Rhodes to Chalki today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Rhodes (Rodos) to Chalki (Halki) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 4 October 2026, at 09:00. Departures fall on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Rhodes to Chalki this week?
4 sailings from Rhodes (Rodos) to Chalki (Halki) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Tuesdays.
What time is the first ferry from Rhodes to Chalki?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Rhodes (Rodos) to Chalki (Halki) usually leaves at 09:00. Across the published schedule departure times range from 08:00 to 15:00.
How long is the ferry from Rhodes to Chalki?
The fastest crossing from Rhodes (Rodos) to Chalki (Halki) takes 1h 10m and the slowest 1h 55m. On this route conventional ferries take 1h 50m and high-speed vessels take 1h 10m to 1h 55m.
How much does the Rhodes to Chalki ferry cost?
Published fares for the Rhodes (Rodos) to Chalki (Halki) ferry start from €8.20 on a conventional ferry and from €24.00 on a high-speed vessel. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Rhodes to Chalki route?
The Rhodes (Rodos) to Chalki (Halki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Rhodes to Chalki ferry
- Rhodes has two separate ferry ports: large car ferries such as Blue Star Ferries use Akandia, while Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans and small boats to Symi depart from Kolona, just outside the Old Town walls – check your ticket for the correct one.
- Akandia port is roughly a 20-minute walk from the Old Town and has no shelter, seating or toilets while you wait, so it is more comfortable to wait in town and take a taxi straight to your ferry.
- Arrive at least one hour before departure to allow time to check in, since boarding for ferries from Rhodes typically closes around 20 minutes before the scheduled sailing time.
- If you are island-hopping across multiple islands, pack light – you will be lifting your bag on and off ferries, into overhead racks, and up and down steps repeatedly.
- The Greek domestic ferry network runs year-round on most major routes – even in winter you can reach Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, and Crete by sea.
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