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How to get from Symi to Tilos by ferry ?

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

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

Symi to Tilos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Symi
Greece
Dodecanese
Port of arrival
Tilos
Greece
Dodecanese
Distance
29 mi
Ferry Companies
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways
Frequency of crossings
3 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
1 hrs. 5 min
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Ferry Symi Tilos: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Symi to Tilos, you'll find tickets ranging from $8 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $67 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Symi-Tilos route is $38. The average ferry crossing time from Symi to Tilos is 1 hrs. 26 min. The slowest ferries will take 1 hrs. 35 min to reach Tilos, while the fastest boats will reach Tilos in 1 hrs. 25 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Symi at 17:20. The last ferry to Tilos leaves Symi at 19:40.

Average price of a Symi Tilos ferry crossing
$38
Price range for Symi Tilos ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$8 - $67
Average crossing time Symi Tilos
1 hrs. 26 min
Departure time of first ferry to Tilos
17:20
Departure time of last ferry to Tilos
19:40
Arrival time first ferry to Tilos
18:45
Arrival time of last ferry to Tilos
21:15

Why take a ferry from Symi to Tilos ?

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

Not to be bored on board... unlike the plane
As a general rule, a trip from Symi to Tilos is much faster by plane. But, it is not always pleasant to stay tied to your seat for long hours. On the other hand, during the Symi Tilos crossing on the Dodekanisos Seaways or Blue Star Ferries ferry, you have total freedom in your activities, to eat, walk, have fun or rest. A flight will never give you so many services during the trip.
For a staff that cares
Every minute of the Symi-Tilos crossing, from embarkation in the port of Symi to disembarkation in Tilos, qualified and smiling Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways personnel are at your disposal to ensure that you have a pleasant time. They will orient you in the ship, guide you to your cabin, serve you in the restaurant and answer any question you may have. It is common to find an information desk on the ship, usually located on the main deck.
To enjoy the incredible sea view
Generally, when we go on vacation by the sea, we look for a sea view as much as possible (at the restaurant, at the hotel, while hiking...). During the Symi Tilos crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Everywhere, large windows will give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to enjoy its soothing power.

Which companies operate between Symi and Tilos?

If you're looking to travel between Symi and Tilos 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 Symi Tilos
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Symi-Tilos 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-Tilos fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Symi and Tilos. Blue Star Ferries operates 1 crossings a week to Tilos from Symi and the journey time is 1 hrs. 25 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
1 hrs. 25 min
1 crossings a week
Dodekanisos Seaways Symi Tilos
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 Symi-Tilos fares and book a Dodekanisos Seaways ticket between Symi and Tilos. Dodekanisos Seaways operates 2 crossings a week to Tilos from Symi and the journey time is 1 hrs. 5 min. More information about Dodekanisos Seaways
1 hrs. 5 min
2 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Symi

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

Symi (Simi)
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Port of arrival in Tilos

Dodekanisos Seaways or Blue Star Ferries ships arrive in Tilos from the following ports:

Tilos
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Symi to Tilos, it will take you at least 1 hrs. 5 min to cover the 29 mi between Symi and Tilos.

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

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

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

During your crossing between Symi and Tilos, you will travel 29 mi.

To go by boat from Symi to Tilos, you can find prices ranging from $8 for the lowest, to $67 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $38.

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

The last ferry to Tilos from Symi usually departs at 19:40.

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