KTEL Rodos Airport Bus

€3–4 gets you from RHO T1 to Rhodes Town

The KTEL Rodos Airport Bus runs from outside T1 arrivals at Rhodes International Airport “Diagoras” to the main bus station in Rhodes Town in about 30–45 minutes, with tickets usually costing €3–4 per person, cash only. This is the low-cost option if you land in daytime or early evening and don’t mind a basic, sometimes crowded ride.

Buses run roughly every 30–60 minutes during the day and evening, with the best 30‑minute headways in high season and longer gaps in winter or off‑peak. The stop sits just to the right as you walk out of arrivals at T1, and signs show “KTEL” or “Rhodes” on the front of the bus. Service thins out after about 22:00, and some late‑night runs drop off the schedule outside summer.

The ride into town usually takes around 30 minutes, but forum regulars report it stretching to 45 minutes or more when summer traffic stacks up near Ixia and Rhodes Town. The bus drops you at Rhodes’ main bus station close to the old town; from there many hotels are an easy 5–15 minute walk, depending on your street and luggage.

How to ride it, step by step

• 1. Exit T1 arrivals and turn right; the KTEL stop is a short walk, less than 100 meters from the doors.
• 2. Check the timetable posted at the stop and compare it to the screenshot you took from the KTEL Rhodes website before flying, since paper timetables can be out of date.
• 3. Have €3–4 in small notes or coins ready; drivers may not accept large bills, and making change slows boarding for everyone.
• 4. Board through the front door, tell the driver “Rhodes bus station” or your area, then pay the fare on board and keep the printed ticket.
• 5. Grab a seat or handhold quickly; in peak season you may stand the full 30–45 minutes with your suitcase if several flights have just landed.
• 6. Watch for Rhodes Town; drivers don’t always announce stops, so stay near the front and look for the main bus station platforms on arrival.

What regulars do and watch outs

Frequent visitors screenshot the KTEL timetable before they leave home and treat anything after 22:00 as unreliable outside July–August. Reviews mention confusing signage at the airport stop and on the route, so don’t rely on clear English announcements. One last tip: if your checked bag is huge or you land close to midnight, many travelers just pay for a taxi instead and save the bus for an earlier flight with lighter luggage.