Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Thessaloniki
21hr
€65
1 weekly
Tilos
2½hr
€14
2 weekly
Tilos*
2hr
€25
2 weekly
*high-speed services
**leaves from Mandraki. All other services leave from Commercial Harbour.
Getting Around
TO/FROM THE AIRPORT
The Diagoras airport is 16km southwest of Rhodes Town, near Paradisi. Buses depart
regularly between the airport and Rhodes Town's Eastern Bus Terminal from 6.30am to
11.15pm (€2.20, 25 minutes). On Sunday, buses stop running at around 11.45am.
BICYCLE
A range of bicycles is available for hire at
Bicycle Centre
(
22410 28315; Griva 39; per
day €5)
.
BOAT
There are excursion boats to Lindos and Symi (€25 return) daily in summer, leaving
Mandraki Harbour at 9am and returning at 6pm.
BUS
Rhodes Town has two island bus terminals located a block away from one another. Each
services half of the island. There is regular transport across the island all week, with few-
er services on Saturday and only a few on Sunday. You can pick up schedules from the
kiosks at either terminal or from the EOT office.
From the Eastern Bus Terminal there are regular services to the airport (€2.20), Ka-
lithea Thermi (€2.20), Salakos (€4.30), Ancient Kamiros (€5) and Monolithos (€6). From
the Western Bus Terminal there are services to Faliraki (€2.20), Tsambika Beach (€3.50),
Stegna Beach (€4) and Lindos (€5).
CAR & MOTORCYCLE
There are numerous car- and motorcycle-hire outlets in Rhodes Town. Shop around and
bargain because the competition is fierce. You can also book through Triton Holidays.
The following agencies will deliver vehicles to you:
