Ferry from Kos to Symi (Simi)

Typically 1 daily ferry sailing run between Kos to Symi (Simi). 3 operators sail this route Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Kos Symi (Simi) ferries.

Ferry times from Kos to Symi (Simi)

Kos Symi (Simi) ferry sailings typically depart from Kos at around 02:25. The average sailing time is approximately 1h 41m.

Ferry prices from Kos to Symi (Simi)

Kos Symi (Simi) ferry prices typically range between $23* and $145*. The average price is typically $71*. The cheapest Kos Symi (Simi) ferry prices start from $13*. The average price for a foot passenger is $68*. The average price for a car is $214*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times.

How far is Kos to Symi (Simi)?

The distance between Kos to Symi (Simi) is approximately 41.8 miles (67.3km) or 36.3 nautical miles for the mariners!

Can I travel by car on the Kos Symi (Simi) ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries allow cars on board for ferries between Kos and Symi (Simi). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Kos and Symi (Simi).

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Kos to Symi (Simi)?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries between Kos and Symi (Simi).

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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	$71*
Average Weekly Sailings	7
Average Sailing Duration	1h 41m
Fastest Sailing Duration	20m
First Ferry	02:25
Last Ferry	16:15
Distance	36 nautical miles

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

How long is the ferry from Kos to Symi?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Kos to Symi is approximately 2h 51m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Kos to Symi?

The average price of a ferry from Kos to Symi is approximately $60. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Kos to Symi can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Kos to Symi?

There are currently 3 popular ferry operators travelling from Kos to Symi. The following operators that provide this service are

Dodekanisos Seaways
Blue Star Ferries
SAOS Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Kos to Symi?

Ferries from Kos to Symi are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

How far is Symi from Kos?

Kos to Symi is approximately 36 nautical miles distance apart.

Kos Guide

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.

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.

Kos to Symi Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 9/16/2024 and 9/22/2024

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries	02:25	06:15	3 hours 50 minutes	Sat
Blue Star Ferries	03:10	05:25	2 hours 15 minutes	Thu
Blue Star Ferries	06:20	08:40	2 hours 20 minutes	Wed
Blue Star Ferries	08:35	10:55	2 hours 20 minutes	Tue
Dodekanisos Seaways	15:40	17:10	1 hour 30 minutes	Mon, Thu, Sun
Dodekanisos Seaways	15:45	17:10	1 hour 25 minutes	Tue
Dodekanisos Seaways	16:15	17:35	1 hour 20 minutes	Fri, Sat