Bodrum to Rhodes Ferry
Bodrum → Rhodes
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- High-speed crossing
- ~2 h
- Frequency
- Summer only in past years; 2026 schedule not confirmed
- Carries cars
- No — passengers only
Crossing times and frequency are typical ranges and vary by season and operator. Check the operator or Direct Ferries for current sailings before booking.
Where it leaves from
Ferries from Bodrum to Rhodes have departed from Bodrum's passenger ferry terminal near the Castle of St Peter in the town centre, arriving at Rhodes Town, where the commercial ferry port sits immediately alongside the medieval walls of the UNESCO-listed Old Town. From the port gate you can walk directly into the walled city.
An international border crossing
The Bodrum–Rhodes crossing is an international border between Turkey and Greece (an EU member state and part of the Schengen Area), with passport control on both sides. Carry a valid passport. UK, US, Canadian and Australian citizens and most EU citizens need no visa for either country for a short stay, but Turkish citizens usually need a Schengen visa for Greece, and many other nationalities need both a Schengen visa and a Turkish visa or e-Visa. Non-EU travellers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System on entering Greece. Confirm your specific entry requirements before you travel.
Operator and 2026 status
Makri Travel ran the route in past summers with fast passenger catamarans, taking about 2 hours. At the time of our last check, the 2026 schedule had not been confirmed, so do not rely on this crossing until departures are published. No vehicles are carried.
Schedule, booking and alternatives
When it runs, Bodrum–Rhodes is a summer-only service. Check a booking site such as Ferryhopper for current departures before building an itinerary around it. If there are no sailings, the most practical options are the Marmaris–Rhodes ferry (about 1 hour, daily in summer), or crossing from Bodrum to Kos (15 minutes to an hour) and continuing to Rhodes on a Greek domestic ferry.
Ports & terminals
- BodrumView on map →
- RhodesView on map →
Port guides
Related ferry routes
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a ferry from Bodrum to Rhodes in 2026?
- It is not confirmed. Makri Travel ran a Bodrum–Rhodes fast ferry in past summers, but no 2026 schedule had been published when we last checked. Check a booking site such as Ferryhopper before planning around it. The Marmaris–Rhodes ferry, about 1 hour, is the reliable alternative.
- Do I need a passport for the Bodrum–Rhodes ferry?
- Yes. This is an international border crossing between Turkey and Greece, with passport control on both sides. UK, US, Canadian and Australian citizens and most EU citizens need no visa for Turkey or Greece for a short tourist trip, but many other nationalities, including most Turkish citizens, need a Schengen visa for Greece. Check the rules for your passport before booking.
- How long is the Bodrum to Rhodes ferry?
- About 2 hours by fast passenger catamaran when the route is running.
- Can I take a car on the Bodrum–Rhodes ferry?
- No. The catamarans used on this route do not carry vehicles.
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