Kos – Symi
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Kos – Symi
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
You can get a ferry from Kos to Symi. Ferries from Kos to Symi are available all year round. With around 1 daily and 6 weekly sailings, there's plenty of options to choose from.
Kos to Symi first ferry: departs Kos at 00:20.
Kos to Symi last ferry: departs Kos at around 20:15.
Bear in mind that the Kos to Symi ferry time can vary by season. We recommend checking the latest Kos to Symi ferry timetable before you book.
How long the Kos to Symi ferry is depends on whether you’re travelling on a Kos Symi fast ferry or conventional ferry. The Kos to Symi ferry duration is usually around 1 hour 25 minutes on average.
Average Kos to Symi ferry time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Fastest ferry: 25 minutes
Longest ferry: 5 hours 20 minutes
The fastest ferries from Kos to Symi take 25 minutes.
Kos to Symi ferries are provided by 3 ferry companies; Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries. There are a combined total of 1 daily and 6 weekly sailings. Bear in mind, the Kos Symi ferry timetable can change throughout the seasons, with more options available in the summer months.
Ferry frequency: the Kos ferry to Symi runs all year round
Dodekanisos Seaways: 1 daily sailing and 4 weekly sailings
Blue Star Ferries: 1 daily sailing and 1 weekly sailing
SAOS Ferries: 1 daily sailing and 2 weekly sailings
The Kos to Symi ferry price can vary depending on the ferry company you're travelling with and the season you're travelling in.
Average Kos to Symi ferry cost: £55.53
Kos to Symi distance: approximately 41.8 miles (67.3km) or 36 nautical miles.
With ferries to Symi from Symi taking around 1 hour 25 minutes, you can easily do a Kos to Symi day trip.
Yes, you can get the ferry from Kos to Symi with a car.
Car operators: Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries
Car prices: usually between £50 to £309
Cheapest car price: £32
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Kos to Symi ferry.
Kos Symi foot passenger ferries: Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries
Foot passenger prices: usually between £17 and £112
Cheapest foot passenger price: £9
Here's everything you need to know about taking your pet on the Kos to Symi boat.
Pets are allowed on Kos ferries to Symi. However, you must let the ferry company know you are travelling with a pet at the time of your booking.
Pet-friendly operators:
Dodekanisos Seaways
Blue Star Ferries
Pets are allowed on Kos ferries to Symi. However, you must let the ferry company know you are travelling with a pet at the time of your booking.
You will need the following things with you when travelling with your pet on a ferry from Kos to Symi.
Blue Star Ferries:
Dodekanisos Seaways:
Blue Star Ferries: free
Dodekanisos Seaways: free
You can travel with guide dogs and assistance dogs on the boat from Kos to Symi with Ventouris Ferries. However, you must let the ferry company know at the time of booking. You may also have to present any necessary certificates if asked to do so on board.
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| Kos - Symi (Simi) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries | |
| Average Price | £55* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 35m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 20m | |
| First Ferry | 00:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:05 | |
| Distance | 36 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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Located in the Dodecanese group of islands, the Greek island of Kos is around 4km from the coast of Bodrum in Turkey. The island is around 40 km long and 8 km wide and has a number of towns and villages. The main town and port is also called Kos, but the island's other villages include Kefalos, Tingaki, Kardamena, Mastihari, Antimachia, Marmari and Pyli. Kos Town is usually quite and there is lots to do there. There are plenty of restaurants, bars and clubs in the town which have led to the island as a whole becoming very popular with tourists. For those visitors looking for a bargain, practically everything is available in the island's shops from ceramics to fur, shoes to books and clothes and jewellery to leather products. The most popular tourist centres on the island often also have many small shops offering handmade goods such as ceramics and embroideries along with more traditional local products such as honey, herbs, wine, sweets and spices.
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.
The Greek island of Symi is one of the Southern Dodecanese and is located to the north of the island of Rhodes and is close to the coast of south west Turkey. The island is around 13 km in length, north to south, and about 8 km east to west and has a total land area of around 70 sq. km. The four main areas on the island are Yialos, which is where the island's main harbour is located, Chorio is the top town, Pedi Bay is the valley that is located below Chorio and Nimborios is the bay and settlement that lies to the north of Yialos. Also on the island is the small village of Marathounda and the Monastery at Panormitis.
There are a number of popular sites across the island and includes a number of old churches and monasteries with one worth visiting being the Church of Constantinos and Eleni on the southern slopes of the Vigla which has lovely gardens and terraces. Also on the island, and built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, is the Monastery of the Archangel Michael at Roukouniotis which was built on the site of a 5th century monastery, which itself was built on the site of a pre-Christian temple.
We recommend booking in advance to find the cheapest ferry from Kos to Symi. Symi to Symi ferry prices vary depending on the season you’re travelling in. Most Symi Kos ferry prices are higher in the peak summer months between June to September. Ferries during these months can sell out so if you’re travelling from Kos to Symi by boat in summer it’s always best to make your Kos to Symi ferry booking in advance. Check out our special offers page for all the latest ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry from Kos to Symi.
Yes, students can get a 5% discount on Kos Symi ferry tickets all year round. Check out our special offers page for more discounts and to get the cheapest Kos to Symi ferry booking.
It all depends on the size of the ship but disembarking the ferry can take around 15-45 minutes.
If you're getting the Kos to Symi ferry with luggage, then there are certain restrictions that may apply. The amount of luggage you can take on the Kos to Symi ferry depends on the ferry company you are travelling with.
Blue Star Ferries: up to 50kg
Dodekanisos Seaways: up to 40kg
There are a wide range of facilities available on board the ferry between Kos and Symi. These include cafes, restaurants, bars and gift shops. Bear in mind that each ship’s facilities will vary.
The accommodation and seating on the Kos to Symi boat differs depending on the ferry company and how long the journey is. Prices are also dependent on the company you travel with and the size of your cabin.
Blue Star Ferries: As well as Economy and airline-style seating, private and shared cabins are available on board including 2, 3 and 4 berth cabins.
Dodekanisos Seaways: there’s a variety of seating on board including economy, super economy and business seats.
Yes, the ferries from Kos to Symi are suitable for people with reduced mobility. The exact facilities on board will depend on the ship you’re travelling on. It's best to inform the ferry company at the time of booking to see if they can accommodate any requests.
Blue Star Ferries: Special cabins, priority boarding and wheelchairs are available on board.
Dodekanisos Seaways: Ships have special areas with easy access. The crew are also available to assist.
We recommend arriving at Kos port at least 1 hour before departure. However, if you are travelling with a vehicle, it’s best to arrive 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours before departure to allow time for parking. Wherever you’re travelling from, you should allow plenty of time to get to the port in case of traffic.
Your Kos Symi tickets will be sent by email. You will then need to check in with the ferry company before you travel and you may receive an additional boarding pass.
The latest check-in time for your Kos to Symi ferry booking should be in your confirmation email.
Blue Star Ferries: from 48 to 2 hours before the scheduled departure time
Dodekanisos Seaways: at least 1 hour before departure
Yes, parking is available at Kos port.
Kos ferry port is located in Kos Town in the northeast of the island, making it convenient to get to.
From Kos Town:
By foot: less than 10 minutes walk
By car/taxi: around 5 minutes drive depending on traffic
From Kos Airport:
By bus: public buses will take you from Kos airport to Kos ferry port in about 30 minutes.
By car/taxi: the drive will take approximately 28 minutes from the airport.
Symi ferry port is also known as Gialos. It's located in the capital of Symi with many shops, hotels and restaurants within walking distance of the ferry terminal. If you're venturing further, taxis and public buses are also available to take you to various locations on Symi.
If you’re travelling by car or renting a car whilst there, speed limits on the Greek Islands are as follows:
Built-up areas: 50km/h or 31mph
Open roads: 90km/h or 56mph
Motorways: 130km/h or 81mph
