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Kos
Symi
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Popular Ferry Operators for Kos - Symi
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The Kos to Symi ferry route is available with 2 operators and runs all year round. The ferry crossing from Kos to Symi takes approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. The duration for the Kos to Symi ferry can range between 1 hour 20 minutes and 4 hours 45 minutes depending on the operator that you choose to book with.
There are around 9 weekly sailings from Kos to Symi. Dodekanisos Seaways provide up to 5 weekly sailings and Blue Star Ferries provide up to 4 weekly sailings. Please note that ferry timetables usually increase during the high season.
The earliest ferry leaves Kos at approximately 01:20 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 16:15. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Kos to Symi is with Dodekanisos Seaways in 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Yes, there are cabins available on ferries that sail from Kos to Symi.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Kos to Symi, with onboard kennels available to book with both operators.
Passengers travelling with Blue Star Ferries can bring a limit of 50 kilograms at no additional cost.
The price of a ferry from Kos - Symi can vary between £22 and £114 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is £46, prices can range from £22 and £114. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability.
| Kos - Symi (Simi) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways | |
| Average Price | £46* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 8 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 59m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 20m | |
| First Ferry | 00:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:15 | |
| Distance | 36 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-04-02.
"Great way to travel"
We just love these ferries, visiting various islands is possible with ease and comfort.
'Diagoras' travelled on Diagoras
Read More Read Less"Tilos to Rhodes ferry - diagrams blue star ferry"
Have got to say it was an enjoyable way to leave dream island. The ship and its facilities were first class.
'Diagoras' travelled on Diagoras
Read More Read Less"Great trip"
The Diagoras is a large modern comfortable ferry. We were only on it for three and a half hours so cannot comment on cabins, but the corridors all looked immaculate. We had a lovely dinner in the dining room and a very pleasant trip from Rhodes to Tilos.
'Diagoras' travelled on Diagoras
Read More Read LessLocated in the Dodecanese group of islands, the Greek island of Kos is around 4km from the coast of Bodrum in Turkey. The island is around 40 km long and 8 km wide and has a number of towns and villages. The main town and port is also called Kos, but the island's other villages include Kefalos, Tingaki, Kardamena, Mastihari, Antimachia, Marmari and Pyli. Kos Town is usually quite and there is lots to do there. There are plenty of restaurants, bars and clubs in the town which have led to the island as a whole becoming very popular with tourists. For those visitors looking for a bargain, practically everything is available in the island's shops from ceramics to fur, shoes to books and clothes and jewellery to leather products. The most popular tourist centres on the island often also have many small shops offering handmade goods such as ceramics and embroideries along with more traditional local products such as honey, herbs, wine, sweets and spices.
There are daily services between Kos and Piraeus along with services between Kos and the rest of the Dodecanese, the islands of the north eastern Aegean and Turkey. The trip by conventional ferry can take up to 13 hours, depending on the intermediate stopovers, and the trip with a high speed boat can take between 5 and 8 hours.
The Greek island of Symi is one of the Southern Dodecanese and is located to the north of the island of Rhodes and is close to the coast of south west Turkey. The island is around 13 km in length, north to south, and about 8 km east to west and has a total land area of around 70 sq. km. The four main areas on the island are Yialos, which is where the island's main harbour is located, Chorio is the top town, Pedi Bay is the valley that is located below Chorio and Nimborios is the bay and settlement that lies to the north of Yialos. Also on the island is the small village of Marathounda and the Monastery at Panormitis.
There are a number of popular sites across the island and includes a number of old churches and monasteries with one worth visiting being the Church of Constantinos and Eleni on the southern slopes of the Vigla which has lovely gardens and terraces. Also on the island, and built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, is the Monastery of the Archangel Michael at Roukouniotis which was built on the site of a 5th century monastery, which itself was built on the site of a pre-Christian temple.
Ferry Timetables between 22/04/2024 and 28/04/2024
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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| Blue Star Ferries | 03:00 | 07:30 | 4 hours 30 minutes | Sat |
| Blue Star Ferries | 13:00 | 15:10 | 2 hours 10 minutes | Thu |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | 15:40 | 17:10 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Mon, Thu |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | 15:45 | 17:10 | 1 hour 25 minutes | Tue |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | 16:15 | 17:35 | 1 hour 20 minutes | Sat, Sun |
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