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Updated: August 24, 2025
Are you in Rhodes and feel like hopping over to Turkey? In this guide, I’ll explain exactly how to get from Rhodes to Marmaris with all the details. It’s a quick and easy trip since the two coasts are so close.
If you don’t have time to read the whole article, here are the quick booking options:
✅ Ferry tickets (one-way or round-trip)
✅ Same-day round-trip ticket from Rhodes to Marmaris (cheapest)
Rhodes to Marmaris
▪ Travel time & Frequency
The Rhodes–Marmaris ferry takes about 1 hour. In high season (June to September), there are three ferries going and two returning. In low season, there’s usually just one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
▪ Tickets & Prices
A one-way ticket costs between €50 and €60 (as of August 2025), and you can book them here. If you’re staying overnight in Marmaris and coming back later to Rhodes, I suggest buying both tickets together, as they're cheaper. Once you select both ferries and check the final price, you can get up to 40% off.
If you’re planning a day trip, there's a even cheaper option: this same-day round-trip ticket from Rhodes to Marmaris, which costs €47 (as of August 2025).
To travel, you just need to show the electronic ticket sent to your email.
▪ Departure port
Ferries leave from Rhodes’ main port, which is the middle pier (👈 Google Maps location), right next to the Old Town.
If you’re coming from other parts of the island, you can take a taxi or bus to the Mandraki stop and then walk about 15 minutes.
⭐ Related article: How to get around Rhodes with all the options.
▪ Port taxes
Once you’re at the port, you’ll need to pay the port taxes (they can’t be paid in advance). It’s €20 if you go and return the same day, and €30 if you come back on another day. You can pay by card or cash.
▪ Immigration Control in Greece & Luggage
Next, you’ll go through immigration. Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa to enter Turkey, plus your passport or national ID if you’re an EU citizen.
⭐ You can read more about visas and documentation in my article about Turkey Travel Tips for the first time, where I also cover other useful topics.
In my experience, immigration control is pretty fast. Including the time for paying the port taxes and going through passport control, it took me about half an hour (early June). They do ask you to be there an hour before departure, which is definitely necessary during high season.
As for luggage, nobody checked it in Greece. Technically, the limit is 2 pieces with a combined maximum of 30 kg.
▪ Immigration Control in Turkey & Luggage
Upon arrival, the process is simple: they scan your luggage and you go through immigration. If you’re traveling with a passport, you’ll get it stamped. If you’re an EU citizen traveling with your national ID, they’ll give you a stamped paper slip (don’t lose it—they’ll ask for it when you leave Turkey).
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▪ Arrival port
The ferry arrives at Marmaris Ferry Terminal (👈 Google Maps link), right next to the marina and cruise port.
To get from the port to Marmaris Old Town, you can either walk—about 15 minutes—or take a taxi.
▪ Free bus
Another option to reach the Old Town and the Grand Bazaar is the free bus run by the ferry company. Once you leave the ferry terminal, you’ll see them parked right in front. But honestly, I don’t recommend it.
It starts well: they take you to a viewpoint with panoramic views of the city (like the one in the photo below—totally worth it), but then they stop at a jewelry store with the classic excuse of “showing you how they work.” In reality, it’s just a shopping trap.
In the end, they drop you off at the Old Town Bazaar, where you get free time to shop, wander around, and grab something to eat. Later, the same bus picks you up at the meeting point to take you back to the port (though I skipped that part myself).
In my opinion, it’s a waste of time: waiting for the bus to fill up, visiting the jewelry stop… If you’d rather get straight to the point, just walk to the Bazaar—you’ll get there much faster on your own two feet. 😅
The bus is available whether you’re visiting just for the day or staying longer. When you hop on, the only thing they’ll ask is if you plan to return to the port with them later.
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Practical Tips & Visit
▪ Currency
Once in Marmaris, you can pay by card almost everywhere. But if you’re shopping at the Grand Bazaar, it’s better to withdraw some cash from an ATM or exchange money—you’ll also get better deals when you bargain.
Many shops also accept other currencies, usually euros, dollars, and pounds, but the exchange rate is terrible. It’s always better to pay in the local currency: Turkish lira.
I go into more detail about this and other tips in my article on Tips for Traveling to Turkey .
▪ What to do in Marmaris & Surroundings
Some of the best things to do in Marmaris include strolling through the Old Town with its narrow streets, visiting the Grand Bazaar, and exploring Marmaris Castle, which has amazing views of the bay.
If you’re in the mood to relax, there are plenty of beaches to choose from, or you can take a boat trip to the famous Cleopatra Island—it’s absolutely stunning.
Marmaris is also a great base for exploring more of the Turkish coast or even visit Pamukkale and Hierapolis, with their natural travertine pools and ancient ruins.
▪ Marmaris in 1 day
A day trip to Marmaris is without a doubt one of the best boat tours from Rhodes. Many travelers spend the day shopping, and the Grand Bazaar is the perfect spot. Here you’ll find all the classic Turkish goods: spices, olive oil soaps, sweets, and the dreamy Turkish lamps. Knock-off items are also really popular—bags, shoes, watches, and clothes. And don’t forget to haggle.
While you’re there, you can alsotake a quick dip at Marmaris beach and, of course, try some Turkish food at a seaside terrace, with a glass of Turkish tea.
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, don’t leave without trying Turkish baklava. They’re different from the Greek ones and, fair warning, highly addictive. The best part is taking a box with you so the sweet memory of Marmaris lasts a little longer.
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Final Thoughts
I hope this guide on how to get from Rhodes to Marmaris helps you enjoy two countries with different languages, currencies, and food—even on a quick, hassle-free trip.
Book your same-day round-trip ticket here, or get separate ferry tickets on this website.
If you have any questions, leave me a comment below and I'll help you as much as I can. If you found the article useful, share it with other travelers. Have a good trip! 😘
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Hi, I’m Andrea, creator and author of Viajeros Activos (Active Travelers). I write about Southeast Asia, the Caucasus, and Europe. I’m a full-time traveler, passionate about good food, and always looking for new adventures.