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How to get from Kos to Symi by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Kos to Symi can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Kos 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 or Dodekanisos Seaways. This way you can find the best price for a Kos 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 or Dodekanisos Seaways 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 Kos to Symi simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Kos to Symi Ferry Information

Port of departure
Kos
Greece
Dodecanese
Port of arrival
Symi
Greece
Dodecanese
Distance
36 mi
Ferry Companies
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways
Frequency of crossings
8 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
1 hrs. 30 min
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Ferry Kos Symi: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Kos to Symi, you'll find tickets ranging from $14 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $169 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Kos-Symi route is $63. The average ferry crossing time from Kos to Symi is 2 hrs. 25 min. The slowest ferries will take 5 hrs. 20 min to reach Symi, while the fastest boats will reach Symi in 1 hrs. 20 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Kos at 02:25. The last ferry to Symi leaves Kos at 16:15.

Average price of a Kos Symi ferry crossing
$63
Price range for Kos Symi ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$14 - $169
Average crossing time Kos Symi
2 hrs. 25 min
Departure time of first ferry to Symi
02:25
Departure time of last ferry to Symi
16:15
Arrival time first ferry to Symi
05:25
Arrival time of last ferry to Symi
17:35

Why take a ferry from Kos to Symi ?

Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Kos to Symi ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Symi. Here are 3 reasons why we think Kos to Symi ferry is an ideal way to travel.

Taking your time becomes a pleasure
It is well known that we live in a society where everything must go fast, always faster. Sailing at less than 40km/h on board a Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways ferry on the 36 mi between Kos and Symi will be a relaxing stop. All ships are equipped with lounges, restaurants, promenade decks, and sometimes much more... You may even find your Kos-Symi crossing a little too short!
Take an unlimited amount of luggage
With the train, bus or plane, a free baggage allowance is often applied and any additional baggage generates an additional cost. On the Kos Symi ferry, you can take as much luggage as you want, within the capacity of your vehicle. If you are traveling as a pedestrian, the conditions may be more restrictive as you will have to keep your luggage with you until you arrive in Symi. However, it is worth asking the Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways staff if the ship has a luggage room where you can leave your luggage until Symi.
You can rest much more than in the car
Long car journeys are tiring and require constant vigilance when driving. On the contrary, the experience of a Kos Symi ferry crossing is ultra relaxing. Ferries operated by Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways are designed with areas dedicated to rest or entertainment: lounges or cabins, outdoor solarium, bars and restaurants... You will arrive in Symi empty of all stress and totally relaxed.

Which companies operate between Kos and Symi?

If you're looking to travel between Kos and Symi by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways 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 Kos Symi
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Kos-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 Kos-Symi fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Kos and Symi. Blue Star Ferries operates 3 crossings a week to Symi from Kos and the journey time is 2 hrs.. More information about Blue Star Ferries
2 hrs.
3 crossings a week
Dodekanisos Seaways Kos Symi
Dodekanisos Seaways
Dodekanisos Seaways was founded in 1991 and is based in Rhodes, Greece. The company serves the islands of the Aegean Sea and the ports of the Ionian Sea. On Vivanoda, you can compare Kos-Symi fares and book a Dodekanisos Seaways ticket between Kos and Symi. Dodekanisos Seaways operates 5 crossings a week to Symi from Kos and the journey time is 1 hrs. 30 min. More information about Dodekanisos Seaways
1 hrs. 30 min
5 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Kos

Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways ferries depart for Symi from the following ports in Kos:

Kos
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Kos
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Port of arrival in Symi

Dodekanisos Seaways or 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 Kos to Symi, it will take you at least 1 hrs. 30 min to cover the 36 mi between Kos and Symi.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Kos and Symi in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways). There are currently 8 crossings a week between Kos and Symi.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Kos and Symi: Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways.

During your crossing between Kos and Symi, you will travel 36 mi.

To go by boat from Kos to Symi, you can find prices ranging from $14 for the lowest, to $169 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $63.

The first ferry leaves Kos at 02:25 for Symi.

The last ferry to Symi from Kos usually departs at 16:15.

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