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Ferries to Kastellorizo: Route Map

Discovering the ferry routes to Kastellorizo means booking a four-hour crossing with Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways. As the easternmost Greek port, these ships are the essential lifeline connecting the tiny harbor to the mainland. Secure your tickets early before catching your return voyage west to Rhodes.

Getting to Kastellorizo from Greece

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Kastelorizo ↔ Rhodes

Saos Ferries · 2h 40m

🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From €75

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Piraeus ↔ Kastelorizo

Blue Star Ferries · 22h 15m

🚗 ✓🚐 ✓Stopover: Patmos → Leros → Kalymnos → Kos → Nisyros → Tilos → Symi (Simi) → RhodesFrom €79

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The Eastern Edge: Ferries to Kastellorizo route map

Kastellorizo is the smallest and most eastern Greek island. It sits right next to the coast of Turkey. The largest ferry operators in the region include Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, and Meander Travel. The island has no cars, making it incredibly peaceful.

Starting Port	Travel Time	How Often It Runs
Kas, Turkey	20 to 30 minutes	Every day in the summer. Very popular for day trips.
Rhodes (Fast Boat)	2.5 hours	Usually 2 or 3 times a week. Fast and bumpy.
Rhodes (Slow Boat)	4 to 5 hours	Usually twice a week. Very cheap and stable.

Travel Style	Pros	Cons
Day Trip from Turkey	Very fast. Costs about €30 return. You see two countries in one day.	You have to go through passport control and customs, which takes extra time.
Island Hop from Rhodes	No passport checks needed if you stay inside Greece.	Ferries do not go every day. You have to plan your schedule carefully.

⚠️ Expert Alert: Bring Your Passport
If you take the quick 20 minute boat from Kas in Turkey to Kastellorizo, you are crossing an international border. You cannot use just a normal ID card. You must have your passport, and you will get a stamp.

“The harbor in Kastellorizo is so small that the big ferries look like they are parking in someone’s living room. Be ready to walk to your hotel, because there is only one taxi on the whole island.”