Symi
Kos
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
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Symi Kos Ferry

There are usually 1 daily sailings and up to 8 weekly between Symi (Simi) and Kos. 2 operators sail this route Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. Ferry timetables change seasonally use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Symi (Simi) Kos ferries.

Symi (Simi) Kos Ferry Times

The earliest Symi (Simi) Kos ferry sailings typically depart Symi (Simi) at around 05:45. The average sailing time is approximately 2h 2m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 1h 25m.

Symi (Simi) Kos Ferry Prices

Symi (Simi) Kos ferry prices typically range between £11* and £56*. The average price is typically £32*. The cheapest Symi (Simi) Kos ferry prices start from £12*. The average price for a foot passenger is £32*. The average price for a car is £92*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers vehicle type route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days last updated 05 July, 2023.

How far is it from Symi (Simi) to Kos?

The distance between Symi (Simi) to Kos is approximately 41.6 miles (67.0km) or 36.2 nautical miles for the mariners!

Can I travel by car on the Symi (Simi) Kos ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways allow cars on board for ferries between Symi (Simi) and Kos. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Symi (Simi) and Kos.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Symi (Simi) to Kos?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways between Symi (Simi) and Kos.

Symi (Simi) Kos Ferry Operator Schedules

  • Dodekanisos Seaways - 6 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings
  • Blue Star Ferries - 3 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings

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Symi (Simi) - Kos Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 2
Operators Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways
Average Price £34*
Average Daily Sailings 1
Average Weekly Sailings 8
Average Sailing Duration 2h 7m
Fastest Sailing Duration 1h 25m
First Ferry 05:45
Last Ferry 19:45
Distance 36 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.

Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Symi to Kos?

    The ferry crossing time from Symi to Kos is approximately 1h 47m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.
  • How much is the ferry from Symi to Kos?

    Symi to Kos ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Symi to Kos is £34. Price exclusive of booking fees.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Symi to Kos?

    There are 2 popular ferry operators for Symi to Kos. These are
    • Dodekanisos Seaways
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Symi to Kos?

    Book ferries from Symi to Kos through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.
  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Symi to Kos?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Symi to Kos with
    • Dodekanisos Seaways
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Symi to Kos?

    Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Symi to Kos with
    • Dodekanisos Seaways
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Symi to Kos?

    Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with
    • Dodekanisos Seaways
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • How far is Kos from Symi?

    The distance between Symi to Kos is approximately 36 nautical Miles.

Symi Kos Ferry reviews

  • "Great way to travel"

    We just love these ferries, visiting various islands is possible with ease and comfort.

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  • "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

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  • "Holiday"

    Perfect.

    'Diagoras' travelled on Diagoras

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  • "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

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Symi Guide

The Greek island of Symi is one of the Dodecanese Islands and is located around 40 km to the north west of the island of Rhodes and 420 km from the Port of Piraeus. Symi's closest neighbours are the Datca and Bozburun peninsulars of Mugla Province in Turkey. The island's terrain is mainly mountainous and its coastline is made up of either beaches and secluded coves, or rocky cliffs. Located on the north east coast of the island is its main town, also called Symi. The lower town is the area around the harbour, called Yialos, and the upper town is called Horio or Ano Symi. There isn't a great deal to see or do on the island, and this is perhaps where its charm is. Apart from lazing on the beach or swimming in its crystal clear waters the Monastery of the Archangel Panormitis, which is an early 18th century Greek Orthodox monastery built on the coast in the south west of the country, is worth visiting. Overlooking Ano Symi is the Kastro which was built by the Knights of St. John as an expansion of a Byzantine castle on the same site. Quite a bit of the structure remains and there are also signs of an ancient citadel on which two later castles were built.


Kos Guide

Kos is a Greek island that lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is situated to the south of the island of Kalymnos and to the north of the island of Nisyros. The island, which is only around 3 miles off the Turkish coast and sits in the Keramiko Gulf, or the Kos Gulf, is the third largest of the Dodecanese islands. Kos is a well known and popular holiday destination where visitors go to enjoy the island's beaches. Kos was also one of the first Greek islands to recognise the benefits of tourism to its economy and as a result many hotels were built along the island's long and sandy coastline in the east and south. Cycling is a popular activity on Kos as the island's terrain is quite flat and because there are many bicycle hire outlets throughout the island along with some dedicated cycle paths between some of the larger hotels.

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.


Symi to Kos Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 25/03/2024 and 31/03/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Dodekanisos Seaways 08:55 10:20 1 hour 25 minutes Mon
Dodekanisos Seaways 08:55 11:20 2 hours 25 minutes Tue, Sat, Sun
Blue Star Ferries 17:30 21:05 3 hours 35 minutes Thu
Blue Star Ferries 17:30 22:50 5 hours 20 minutes Tue
Blue Star Ferries 19:40 00:59 5 hours 19 minutes Sat

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