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How to get from Athens to Symi by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Athens to Symi ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Athens to Symi is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Athens to Symi can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Athens to Symi ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines, Dodekanisos Seaways, Anes Ferries or Sea Dreams. This way you can find the best price for a Athens Symi ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Blue Star Ferries ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Athens to Symi simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Athens to Symi Ferry Information

Port of departure
Athens
Greece
Attica
Port of arrival
Symi
Greece
Dodecanese
Distance
245 mi
Ferry Companies
Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines, Dodekanisos Seaways, Anes Ferries, Sea Dreams, Sebeco Lines
Frequency of crossings
3 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
13 hrs.
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Ferry Athens Symi: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Athens to Symi, you'll find tickets ranging from $68 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $488 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens-Symi route is $267. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Symi is 16 hrs. 19 min. The slowest ferries will take 19 hrs. 50 min to reach Symi, while the fastest boats will reach Symi in 14 hrs. 25 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 14:00. The last ferry to Symi leaves Athens at 18:00.

Average price of a Athens Symi ferry crossing
$267
Price range for Athens Symi ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$68 - $488
Average crossing time Athens Symi
16 hrs. 19 min
Departure time of first ferry to Symi
14:00
Departure time of last ferry to Symi
18:00
Arrival time first ferry to Symi
05:25
Arrival time of last ferry to Symi
12:45

Which companies operate between Athens and Symi?

If you're looking to travel between Athens and Symi by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Blue Star Ferries who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

Blue Star Ferries Athens Symi
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Athens-Symi route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad of islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Symi fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Athens and Symi. Blue Star Ferries operates 3 crossings a week to Symi from Athens and the journey time is 13 hrs.. More information about Blue Star Ferries
13 hrs.
3 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Athens? Where do the boats arrive in Symi?

Port of departure in Athens

Blue Star Ferries ferries depart for Symi from the following ports in Athens:

Athens Piraeus E3
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Athens Piraeus E6
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Athens Piraeus E1
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Port of arrival in Symi

Blue Star Ferries ships arrive in Symi from the following ports:

Symi (Simi)
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Athens to Symi, it will take you at least 13 hrs. to cover the 245 mi between Athens and Symi.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Athens and Symi in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries). There are currently 3 crossings a week between Athens and Symi.

There are 1 ferry companies operating between Athens and Symi: Blue Star Ferries.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines, Dodekanisos Seaways, Anes Ferries, Sea Dreams, Sebeco Lines.

To go by boat from Athens to Symi, you can find prices ranging from $68 for the lowest, to $488 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $267.

The first ferry leaves Athens at 14:00 for Symi.

The last ferry to Symi from Athens usually departs at 18:00.

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