BLUE STAR FERRIESCONVENTIONAL
Rhodes → ChalkiExample sailing · 31 October 2026
19:55Rhodes
1h 50mconventional
21:45Chalki
- Seat
- Deck / economy
- Vehicles
- Cars carried
- Fare for
- 1 adult · one way · no vehicle
Fare from€8.00
Economy1 adult · one way
Chalki by ferry
Chalki is a tiny, peaceful island off the west coast of Rhodes. Its harbour village, Emporio, is a picture of pastel mansions around the water, and a road leads up to the abandoned old village of Chorio and its castle. There are almost no cars.
The easiest way is from Rhodes: Blue Star in 1 h 50 m (from €8) and, in summer, Dodekanisos Seaways in 1 h 10 m (€16). Blue Star also calls on its long line from Piraeus (about 20 h 40 m, from €59).
Stay in Emporio
The only village, around the harbour.
Walk to the beaches
Pontamos and Kania are a short walk from Emporio.
Ferry routes & prices
Chalki is reached from Rhodes: Blue Star on some days and a fast boat in summer. Small local boats also cross from Kamiros Skala on the west coast of Rhodes.
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DODEKANISOS SEAWAYSHIGH-SPEED
Rhodes → ChalkiExample sailing · 17 June 2027
08:00Rhodes
1h 10mhigh-speed
09:10Chalki
- Seat
- Economy
- Season
- Summer
- Fare for
- 1 adult · one way
Fare from€16.00
Economy1 adult · one way
| From | Companies | Fastest | Fares from | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes | Blue Star; Dodekanisos Seaways in summer | 1 h 10 m | €8 | Some days; daily in summer |
| Piraeus | Blue Star Ferries | 20 h 40 m | €59 | Some days |
Children travel at reduced fares. Other discounts, such as for students, large families or people with disabilities, apply only to Greek citizens. For a group booking, ask us for a quote.
Related guides: Dodecanese islandsIsland hoppingAll destinations
Island hopping from Chalki
October 2026 Blue Star fare; summer 2027 fast boat €16.
Arriving & getting around
Where does the boat arrive?
Boats arrive in the harbour of Emporio, the island’s only village.
Leaving from Piraeus
Gates in Piraeus
Ferries to the Dodecanese often leave from gate E1, at the far end of the port from the metro; Blue Star shows your gate when you check in. Allow extra time to get there.
Overnight sailings
The Blue Star ferries usually leave in the evening and sail through the night: book a cabin for a bed and your own bathroom.
Flying instead
Rhodes, Kos, Leros, Kalymnos and Astypalaia have airports; many travellers fly one way and sail the other, or fly to Rhodes or Kos and hop by boat.
On the island
From the port
Everything is a short walk from the quay.
Getting around
Walk, or take the summer bus up to Chorio.
Supplies
A few shops and tavernas; bring cash.
Flying
Fly to Rhodes.
Campers, vans & vehicles
Taking a camper, motorhome, van or your boat on a trailer to Chalki? Big vehicles need a little more planning on Greek ferries. Here is what to know, for holidays and for business.
1
Measure and declare
Give the exact length and height of your camper, van or car with caravan, including bike racks, roof boxes and tow bars. The ferry fare and deck space depend on them, and a vehicle bigger than booked may be refused or charged extra at the port.
2
Gas and fuel
Vehicles running on LPG or other gas, and hybrid or electric vehicles, must be declared when you book. Gas tanks may be filled to no more than 50% and EV batteries charged to no more than 40%. Make sure gas bottles are turned off before boarding.
3
At the port
Be at the port at least 1 hour before departure. Large vehicles are loaded in the order set by the port authority, so arriving early helps. Book well ahead in July and August: garage space for big vehicles runs out first.
4
On board
Only the driver stays with the vehicle to drive it on and off; everyone else boards on foot. Nobody may stay in the vehicle during the crossing, so take what you need for the trip with you.
5
Boat on a trailer
Taking your own boat? We also book ferry tickets for a car towing a boat trailer. Give the total length of car, trailer and boat together, and the height of the boat on the trailer, including any mast, frame or outboard engine.
On Chalki: wild camping is not allowed in Greece. You can park a camper wherever car parking is allowed, but setting up camp outside a campsite can be fined. There is hardly any road; leave the car on Rhodes.
1
Vans and goods
Vans carrying goods, tools or equipment for work may be booked as commercial vehicles, with a different fare and different paperwork from a private car. Tell us what the vehicle carries and its weight.
2
Teams and fleets
Several vehicles and drivers on the same sailing, or regular crossings for a project? We book them together so your team travels on the same ship.
3
Exact dimensions
Length, height and weight decide the category. Include racks, ladders and trailers, and tell us if anything is loaded on the roof.
4
Timing
Commercial vehicles may need to be at the port earlier than cars. We confirm the exact check-in time and gate for your sailing.
5
Company invoice
Travelling for work? We issue an invoice in your company’s name. Send us the company name, address and VAT number with your quote request.
Beaches & things to see
Emporio
The harbour
Pastel mansions around the water.
West
Pontamos
A sandy beach a short walk from Emporio.
Hill
Chorio & the castle
The abandoned old village and its castle.
South
Kania
A quiet pebble cove.
By boat
Alimia
An uninhabited islet with clear water.
Evenings & nightlife
Chalki is very quiet: tavernas and a café-bar on the harbour.
Ferry companies serving Chalki
Chalki ferry FAQ
How do I get to Chalki?
From Rhodes on Blue Star (1 h 50 m, €8) or the summer fast boat (1 h 10 m, €16), or local boats from Kamiros Skala.
How much is the ferry to Chalki?
From €8 from Rhodes (October 2026).
Do I need a car on Chalki?
No. The island is tiny and almost car-free.