Tilos – Symi

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Tilos – Symi

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Ferry from Tilos to Symi

Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Tilos to Symi. Tilos Symi ferries cost between £8 and £23, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Tilos Symi ferries.

Tilos Symi Ferry Times

The first Tilos Symi ferry typically departs from Tilos at around 03:05. The last ferry usually departs at 06:50.

How long is the ferry from Tilos to Symi?

The Tilos Symi ferry trip can take around 1 hour 35 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 25 minutes with Blue Star Ferries. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Tilos Symi Ferry Operator Schedules

There are 2 weekly sailings from Tilos to Symi provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Tilos Symi Ferry Prices

Tilos Symi ferry prices typically range between £8* and £23*. The average price is typically £8*. The cheapest Tilos Symi ferry prices start from £8*. The average price for a foot passenger is £8*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.

How far is it from Tilos to Symi?

The distance between Tilos to Symi is approximately 33.9 miles (54.6km) or 29 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Tilos Symi ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Tilos and Symi. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Tilos and Symi.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Tilos to Symi?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries ferries between Tilos and Symi.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Tilos to Symi?

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Tilos to Symi with Blue Star Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.

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Tilos - Symi (Simi) Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 2
Operators Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries
Average Price £17*
Average Weekly Sailings 1
Average Sailing Duration 1h 25m
First Ferry 04:50
Distance 29 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.

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Tilos Guide

The Greek island of Tilos is one of the Dodecanese group of islands in the Aegean Sea and is located halfway between the island of Kos and the island of Rhodes. The island's landscape is characterised by mountains, hills and plains where visitors can see around 400 varieties of herbs and flowers growing. The island also has a number of species of rare birds nesting there including Nightingales, Goldfinches, Bonelli's Eagle, Hawks, Herons and Bee-eaters, to name just a few. The whole island is a vast ecological park and is protected by international treaties.

The island's main town and port is Livadia where visitors will find the remains of a castle, deserted stone houses, Byzantine churches and paved streets. Although Livadia is the largest town, the island's capital is actually Megalo Chorio which is about 2 km from Livadia. A popular attraction on the island is the beautiful abandoned 15th century monastery of Agios Panteleimon which has some interesting icons. Also worth visiting is the Castle of the Knights which is where the Knight of St. John were based during the 15th century.

Ferries from the island's port depart to Piraeus, Rhodes and to other islands in the Dodecanese.


Symi Guide

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.

Tilos to Symi
Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 31/03/2025 and 06/04/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 03:05 04:40 1 hour 35 minutes Tue
Blue Star Ferries 05:55 07:30 1 hour 35 minutes Sat

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