Getting around Faliraki without a car is possible using buses, taxis and walking, with onward bus connections into Rhodes and elsewhere on the island. Faliraki city centre is about 24 minutes on foot from a studio stay in Faliraki or about 5 minutes by car.
- Local bus: KTEL Rodou runs a Faliraki–Rhodes service via Rhodes–Lindos Avenue.
- Island network: RODA covers the urban area, the suburban area including Faliraki, and western intercity routes.
- For a taxi: Visit Rhodes gives a central taxi station number in Mandraki and Radio Taxi numbers.
Walking around Faliraki
Walking works for the town-centre journey, which takes about 24 minutes on foot. For details on the area and its layout, read this guide to Faliraki city centre.
For a longer outing, Ancient Ialysos is about 182 minutes on foot from Faliraki, compared with about 30 minutes by car. A bus or taxi may be more practical for that trip; the published facts here do not establish a walking route.
Faliraki’s shoreline is another place to plan separately from the town-centre walk. The Faliraki beach guide covers access and facilities.
How do local buses and stops work?
Two operators serve Faliraki as part of Rhodes’ public transport network: KTEL Rodou and RODA. KTEL operates a Faliraki–Rhodes bus via Rhodes–Lindos Avenue, while RODA serves the city, the suburban area that includes Faliraki, and the western intercity area.
For the island more broadly, RODA serves the west coast and part of the east coast up to Faliraki; KTEL covers the east coast up to Kattavia village. Both operators have buses departing from the New Market area at Mandraki, useful to know if you need to change services in Rhodes.
RODA provides timetable links for Faliraki routes and for west-coast services on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. KTEL publishes its own schedules, and its Faliraki–Rhodes service includes audio, an internet connection and full air conditioning.
Timetables and service details can change, so check the official site before you go: consult the City of Rhodes for RODA and KTEL Rodou for its routes.
When should you use a taxi or private transfer?
A taxi can suit a direct trip when you do not want to plan around a bus timetable. Visit Rhodes gives the Mandraki central taxi station number as +30 22410 27666 and Radio Taxi numbers as +30 22410 64712, +30 22410 64734 and +30 22410 62179.
For the airport journey, Diagoras Airport is about 34 minutes by car from Faliraki. A separate guide explains how to get from Diagoras Airport to Faliraki. The number +30 22410 77079 is provided under “For the disabled.”
How can you plan trips beyond Faliraki?
For a trip into Rhodes, start by checking which operator serves your destination and where the bus leaves from. KTEL’s Faliraki–Rhodes service is one direct option; RODA’s network includes the city and Faliraki’s suburban area. For destinations beyond those areas, check the relevant operator’s current timetable rather than assuming the same service continues along the coast.
Visit Rhodes gives RODA’s numbers as +30 22410 26300 and +30 22410 36370, and KTEL’s as +30 22410 27706 and +30 22410 75134. Use the operator’s current information to confirm your departure and return journey.
FAQs
Can you walk to Faliraki centre?
Yes. The walk to Faliraki city centre takes about 24 minutes.
Which bus companies serve Faliraki?
Both KTEL Rodou and RODA serve Faliraki. KTEL operates a Faliraki–Rhodes service, while RODA includes Faliraki in its suburban network.
Where do buses leave from in Rhodes?
RODA and KTEL buses leave from the New Market area at Mandraki, according to Visit Rhodes.