Marmaris to Rhodes Ferry: Schedules, Tickets and Day Trips (2026)

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The fast ferry from Marmaris to Rhodes takes about 50–60 minutes. It sails daily in summer and on fewer days in winter. You arrive in Rhodes Town, right by the walls of the medieval Old Town, so a day trip works well as long as your passport and visa situation allows you to leave Turkey, enter the Schengen Area and get back into Turkey.

Quick answer

Crossing time: About 50–60 minutes over roughly 25 km of sea.
Season: The route runs all year. Sailings are daily in summer and drop to a few days a week in winter. Sources disagree on the exact winter pattern; details below.
Who runs it: Yeşil Marmaris Lines sells the crossing in Marmaris. Booking sites such as Ferryhopper list the same boat (King of Rhodes) under the name Sea Dreams.
Documents: A passport. Leaving Turkey means Turkish exit control. Arriving in Rhodes means a Schengen entry check, plus a Schengen visa if your nationality needs one.
Day trip: Yes. A sample October schedule leaves Marmaris at 09:00 and returns from Rhodes at 16:00, which gives you about 5–6 hours on the island.

Sailings and operators

	Details
Departure port	Marmaris Passenger Port (Yolcu Limanı) on Mustafa Münir Elgin Boulevard, about 15 minutes’ walk from the centre
Arrival port	Rhodes Town harbour, next to the Old Town walls. Yeşil Marmaris calls it the “Rhodes Tourist Port”.
Vessels	K. of Rhodes and M. Express (as named on Yeşil Marmaris Lines’ site)
Duration	50–60 min
Cars	No. These are passenger-only fast ferries.

Sample times (October 2026). Yeşil Marmaris Lines’ site shows these sailings for mid-October:

Marmaris → Rhodes: depart 09:00, arrive 10:00
Rhodes → Marmaris: depart 16:00, arrive 17:00

For the same week, Direct Ferries shows Marmaris departures at 08:45 and 17:15, and no sailing on Thursdays. Times vary between sources, so go by the time printed on your ticket.

Summer: There are several crossings a day in summer. Ferryhopper describes roughly two morning and two afternoon sailings in peak season.

Winter: One Turkish ferry guide gives a winter timetable from 16 November to 28 February, with sailings on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Ferryhopper lists the route as year-round but shows only one or two sailings a week in December. Confirm the 2026–27 winter days with the operator before you plan around them.

Tickets and the port

Booking

You can book directly with Yeşil Marmaris Lines online, through its app, or by phone or WhatsApp. Ferryhopper and Direct Ferries also sell tickets.
Yeşil Marmaris lists adult fares of €60 for a same-day return and €95 for a return on a different day (as of October 2026). Fares change by season and ticket type, so check before you book.
Hotel-pickup packages are also available if you’d rather not sort out the port yourself (see below).

From Marmaris: Roundtrip Ferry to Rhodes with Hotel Transfer

11 hours

Bundles the return ferry with hotel pickup in Marmaris. Read the listing's notes on how the port tax is paid.

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At the port

Be at Marmaris port at least 60–90 minutes before departure. Summer mornings get busy.
The rough sequence is: bag X-ray, check-in with your booking reference and passport to get a boarding pass, then Turkish exit passport control.
On arrival in Rhodes you go through Greek border control, which is a Schengen external border.
Bring your passport, booking confirmation, some euros in cash and a card. Rhodes uses the euro.

Passports and visas

This crossing takes you out of Turkey and into the Schengen Area, so there are three things to check before you book.

Leaving Turkey: You pass Turkish exit control at Marmaris. If you entered Turkey on a single-entry visa or e-visa, check whether it still lets you back in after this trip.
Entering Greece: Rhodes is in the Schengen Area. EU/EEA citizens can travel with a passport or national ID card. Many nationalities can visit visa-free for short stays; others need a Schengen visa issued before travel. Since April 2026 the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully in place, so non-EU visitors have their fingerprints and a facial image recorded at the border instead of getting a passport stamp. Allow a little extra time at Rhodes port.
Returning to Turkey: If your nationality needs a visa for Turkey, make sure you can re-enter. That means either a multiple-entry visa or a new e-visa from the official site, evisa.gov.tr. Check this before you buy a return ticket.

Rules depend on your passport, so confirm with official government sources for your nationality. The Greek “express visa” sold at Turkish ports is only for Turkish citizens and doesn’t apply to foreign tourists.

What to do on Rhodes

Medieval Old Town (UNESCO): A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988. The Knights of St John ruled Rhodes from 1309 to 1523, and their walls, gates and Gothic buildings stand next to Ottoman mosques and bathhouses. Most of it is car-free and it’s only a short walk from the ferry.
Palace of the Grand Master: The Knights’ administrative seat, rebuilt by the Italians in the 1930s, with mosaic floors and history exhibitions inside. It’s open 08:00–20:00 in summer (1 April–31 October) and 08:30–15:30 in winter, when it closes on Tuesdays. Entry costs €20 (Greek Ministry of Culture, as of October 2026).
Street of the Knights: A Gothic street leading up to the palace, lined with the inns of the Order’s national “tongues”.
Archaeological Museum: Housed in the former Hospital of the Knights, at the bottom of the Street of the Knights.
Acropolis of Rhodes (Monte Smith): About 3 km southwest of the centre. You can see the partly restored Temple of Apollo, a 3rd-century BC stadium and a small odeon. It’s a good spot at sunset.
Lindos: About 47 km from Rhodes Town, or around 55 minutes by car. The hilltop acropolis has the Temple of Athena Lindia, from about 300 BC, with whitewashed houses and a beach below. You can get there by KTEL bus or on a tour. It’s a squeeze on a day trip from Marmaris but doable.
Beaches: Elli is about 15 minutes’ walk from the Old Town. Anthony Quinn Bay, about 16 km away, is popular for snorkelling. Faliraki is the lively option, and Tsambika is another popular beach.
Mandraki Harbour: The old harbour just outside the walls, where the Colossus is said to have stood. It’s a good place for a waterfront walk.

From Rhodes: Lindos Round-Trip Bus Transfer with Free Time

7.5 hours

Simple transport to Lindos with about five hours of free time. Acropolis entry is not included.

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Where to stay

For an area-by-area comparison and hotel picks, see our where to stay in Rhodes guide.

If you want more than a day trip, stay at least one night so you can see Lindos without rushing.

Old Town: Small guesthouses inside the walls, a short walk from the ferry and atmospheric in the evening. There are no cars, so expect to wheel luggage over cobbles.
New Town / around Elli: Close to the beach, with plenty of restaurants and shops, and still walkable to the port.
Faliraki: A beach resort with nightlife, a bus ride from town.
Lindos: Quieter and very scenic, but far from the ferry, so leave early on your departure day.

For other crossings from the Turkish coast, see our route list.

FAQ

How long is the ferry from Marmaris to Rhodes?

About 50–60 minutes, a little longer in rough weather or when the port is congested.

Does the ferry run in winter?

Yes, but not every day. One source gives Monday, Wednesday and Saturday sailings from mid-November to the end of February, while Ferryhopper shows fewer in December. Check with the operator.

Can I take a car or rental car to Rhodes?

No. The fast ferries on this route carry passengers only. Rent a car on Rhodes if you need one.

Is there a ferry from Fethiye to Rhodes?

Yes. Ferryhopper lists Tilos Travel, Sky Marine Ferries and IDO on Fethiye–Rhodes. The crossing takes about 1 hour 25–30 minutes, with more sailings in summer and a few days a week in winter. Fares start from around €27.50 (Ferryhopper, October 2026).

Will I need a new Turkish visa to come back?

It depends on your nationality and the visa you entered on. A single-entry visa may not cover a second entry. Check evisa.gov.tr or your government’s travel advice before you go.

Is a day trip worth it?

For the Old Town and the palace, yes. You get about six hours, which is enough to explore on foot and have lunch. Adding Lindos makes for a rushed day, so stay overnight if you want both.