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How to get from Symi to Athens by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Symi to Athens can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Symi to Athens 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 Symi Athens 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 Symi to Athens simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Symi to Athens Ferry Information

Port of departure
Symi
Greece
Dodecanese
Port of arrival
Athens
Greece
Attica
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
12 hrs. 50 min
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Ferry Symi Athens: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Symi to Athens, you'll find tickets ranging from $68 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $451 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Symi-Athens route is $260. The average ferry crossing time from Symi to Athens is 16 hrs. 39 min. The slowest ferries will take 19 hrs. 5 min to reach Athens, while the fastest boats will reach Athens in 13 hrs. 55 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Symi at 17:20. The last ferry to Athens leaves Symi at 19:45.

Average price of a Symi Athens ferry crossing
$260
Price range for Symi Athens ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$68 - $451
Average crossing time Symi Athens
16 hrs. 39 min
Departure time of first ferry to Athens
17:20
Departure time of last ferry to Athens
19:45
Arrival time first ferry to Athens
08:10
Arrival time of last ferry to Athens
12:50

Which companies operate between Symi and Athens?

If you're looking to travel between Symi and Athens 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 Symi Athens
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Symi-Athens route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad of islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Symi-Athens fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Symi and Athens. Blue Star Ferries operates 3 crossings a week to Athens from Symi and the journey time is 12 hrs. 50 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
12 hrs. 50 min
3 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Symi

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

Symi (Simi)
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Port of arrival in Athens

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

Athens Piraeus E3
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Athens Piraeus E6
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Athens Piraeus E1
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Symi to Athens, it will take you at least 12 hrs. 50 min to cover the 245 mi between Symi and Athens.

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

There are 1 ferry companies operating between Symi and Athens: 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 Symi to Athens, you can find prices ranging from $68 for the lowest, to $451 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $260.

The first ferry leaves Symi at 17:20 for Athens.

The last ferry to Athens from Symi usually departs at 19:45.

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