The public buses are operated by DES RODA and KTEL Rodou.
Ticket cost is around €2.50 one-way.
The journey takes about 25-30 minutes by bus.
Buses run quite frequently through the day. For example, one timetable shows departures from Faliraki around 6:35, 7:25, 8:25, 9:25, etc.
Where the Buses Start & End
In Faliraki, there are several bus stops (“Faliraki Tivoli,” “Faliraki Platanos,” “Faliraki Ladiko,” etc.). Depending on where exactly you are, you’ll need to go to the closest one.
In Rhodes Town, buses go to places like “Megalou Konstantinou” station, which is one of the main drop-off points.
Tips & Things to Watch Out
Some bus times marked with stars in timetables do not run on Sundays or holidays.
Summer schedules may be more frequent; outside peak tourist season the service might run less often.
If you’re staying somewhere inside Faliraki that’s off the main road, you might need to walk to a bus stop on a main road.
Alternative: Boat / Shuttle
If you prefer, there is also a boat shuttle from Faliraki to Rhodes Town (Mandraki harbour).
Operates ~4 times/day on some days (e.g. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays) and fewer on others.
It’s more scenic and takes about 30 minutes.
Cost for the boat is higher (≈ €10-€17 depending on one-way or return).
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Bus Companies & Coverage
There are two main bus operators on Rhodes:
DES “RODA” Municipal service Urban routes in Rhodes Town, suburban zones (e.g. Ixia, Koskinou, Faliraki etc.), and the western part of the island.
KTEL Rodou Long-distance / intercity buses East side of Rhodes, including longer routes to Lindos, beaches, villages etc.
The main bus terminals are:
Neá Agorá / Mandraki Harbour in Rhodes Town — central hub.
There are east side / west side stations depending on direction.
Fares
Prices vary by type of route (urban, suburban, long distance). Some examples:
Route Type / Example Approx One-Way Fare
Urban / Rhodes Town routes ~ €1.10-€1.50 or so.
Suburban / nearby areas (airport, Ixia, etc.) ~ €2.30-€3.50
Mid-long routes (to villages or farther beaches etc.) ~ €4-€6 or more for distant spots. Lindos is ~ €5.50 from Rhodes Town.
Very long / remote routes (southern tip, etc.) Up to ~ €9-€10.50 on some routes.
Ticketing:
You can buy tickets on the bus or at terminals/kiosks.
Save your ticket until the end — there can be checks.
Schedules & Frequency
Buses run from early morning (≈ 05:15) to late evening, though exact last departures vary by route.
In high tourist/summer season, frequency is higher. Some routes may run every 15-30 minutes between major points.
Off-peak season / for smaller villages, service is more limited (fewer departures, longer gaps).
On many stops, signs will have English translations.
To board at a non-terminal stop, you may need to signal the driver (raise hand). To get off, use the stop button or ask.
Buses usually have air-conditioning on long/intercity KTEL routes. Urban / shorter routes likely also.
Be aware that info (timetables, bus numbers) sometimes isn’t perfectly consistent, and delays or schedule changes can happen.
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