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Port guide: compare transport from Rhodes

Rhodes, Greece 14 transport option(s) compared
60 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Rhodes

Port call at Rhodes (Greece). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to the old town / Marine Gate, is free, and the fastest takes around 5 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Terminal in the historic port of Rhodes, 500m from the UNESCO-listed medieval old town.

Port de Rhodes / Kolona
Cheapest option Free Walk to the old town / Marine Gate
Fastest option 5 min Walk to the old town / Marine Gate
Simplest option Walk to the old town / Marine Gate Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • 5-minute walk to the old town
  • Taxis available at the port
  • RODA buses available

Warnings

  • Intense heat in summer
  • Very touristy old town
  • Little public transport on Sundays

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to the old town / Marine Gate

Free - 5 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

The old town is immediately accessible from Kolona

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

14 option(s) shown for Rhodes

Walk to the old town / Marine Gate

Old town of Rhodes / Marine Gate

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

The old town is immediately accessible from Kolona

Attention point

Very busy on busy days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Kolona is just outside the old town walls

Source : The Mediterranean Traveller; Navily;

Walk to the Palace of the Grand Masters

Palace of the Grand Masters

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Major site accessible on foot from the port

Attention point

Narrow cobbled streets and crowds of tourists

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ideal for a short visit to the walled old town

Source : The Mediterranean Traveller; Latitude.to;

Walk to Mandraki Harbour

Mandraki Harbour

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Easy walk to the historic port and mills

Attention point

Can be hot in summer on the quays

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good option for photos, walks and access to the modern centre

Source : The Mediterranean Traveller;

Taxi to Palais des Grands Maîtres

Palace of the Grand Masters

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available near the port or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Fast for people who are tired or have reduced mobility

Attention point

Not necessary as the site is within walking distance

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; walking is generally preferable, except for people with reduced mobility or in very hot weather.

Source : ; services taxi locaux; Latitude.to

Shuttle cruise to the old town

Old town of Rhodes / Marine Gate

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very simple if offered by the company

Attention point

Not very useful as the old town is already very close on foot

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the on-board programme to see if a shuttle service has been organised from Kolona.

Source : The Mediterranean Traveller; compagnies de croisière;

Taxi to Rhodes airport

Rhodes Diagoras International Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm price or ask for meter before departure

Source : Rhodes Airport; ; services taxi locaux

Walk to RODA / city bus station

RODA Bus Station / city centre

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Connects to buses to the airport and the west coast

Attention point

Not useful if you're only staying in the old town

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for urban and intercity buses departing from Rhodes Town

Source : RODA; Rhodes Airport;

Bus to Faliraki

Faliraki

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Frequency varies according to season and schedule
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

An economical option for getting to a well-known beach and seaside resort

Attention point

Can be loaded in high season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to the adapted bus stop in town, then take the bus to Faliraki.

Source : Rhodes Travel Guide;

Bus to Rhodes airport

Rhodes Diagoras International Airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Variable frequency according to RODA timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical option for getting to the airport

Attention point

Need to get to the active bus stop or station from Kolona

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to the RODA departure point in town, then take the bus to the airport.

Source : Rhodes Airport; RODA;

Taxi to Faliraki

Faliraki

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to a beach with no connection

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; practical for a half-day beach trip if the return is confirmed

Source : ; Rhodes Travel Guide; services taxi locaux

VTC / private transfer to Rhodes airport

Rhodes Diagoras International Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency By private reservation or application, subject to availability
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Availability varies according to season and time of arrival

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the exact pick-up point at the port of Kolona

Source : Rhodes Airport; ; opérateurs transferts privés Rhodes

Taxi to Lindos

Lindos

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 75,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct route to Lindos without having to deal with bus timetables

Attention point

High cost compared to bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting for families or groups, confirm price and return before departure

Source : KTEL Rodou; ; services taxi locaux

VTC / private transfer to Lindos

Lindos

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 85,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Comfortable, pre-fixed price and plannable return journey

Attention point

High cost for a single person

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book in advance and confirm time of return to port

Source : ; opérateurs transferts privés Rhodes; KTEL Rodou

KTEL bus to Lindos

Lindos

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 5,50 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency Several departures per day according to KTEL timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Economical option to reach Lindos from Rhodes Town

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover; a safe return is essential

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, join the KTEL departure at Rhodes Town then bus to Lindos

Source : KTEL Rodou;

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.