Symi – Patmos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Symi – Patmos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
The Symi to Patmos ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Symi to Patmos is approximately 3 hours 45 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Symi to Patmos cost around $27 and $166, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Symi to Patmos.
Symi Patmos ferry sailings typycally depart from Symi at around 08:50. The last ferry leaves at 18:30.
The Symi Patmos ferry trip can take around 3 hours 45 minutes. The fastest Symi to Patmos ferry is around 3 hours 35 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 8 weekly sailings from Symi to Patmos serviced by Dodekanisos Seaways & Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Symi Patmos ferry prices typically range between $27* and $166*. The average price is typically $53*. The cheapest ferries from Symi to Patmos start from $27*. The average price for a foot passenger is $53*. The average price for a car is $167*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated July 25
The distance between Symi to Patmos is approximately 100 miles (160km) or 86 nautical miles.
Yes, Dodekanisos Seaways & Blue Star Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Symi and Patmos. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Symi and Patmos.
Foot passengers can travel on the Symi to Patmos ferry with Dodekanisos Seaways & Blue Star Ferries.
Pets can travel on ferries from Symi to Patmos with Dodekanisos Seaways & Blue Star Ferries. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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| Symi - Patmos Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| Destination Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Dodekanisos Seaways & Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | $53 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 8 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3 h 45 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3 h 35 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:50 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:30 | |
| Distance | 86 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
The Greek island of Symi is one of the Dodecanese Islands and is located around 40 km to the north west of the island of Rhodes and 420 km from the Port of Piraeus. Symi's closest neighbours are the Datca and Bozburun peninsulars of Mugla Province in Turkey. The island's terrain is mainly mountainous and its coastline is made up of either beaches and secluded coves, or rocky cliffs. Located on the north east coast of the island is its main town, also called Symi. The lower town is the area around the harbour, called Yialos, and the upper town is called Horio or Ano Symi. There isn't a great deal to see or do on the island, and this is perhaps where its charm is. Apart from lazing on the beach or swimming in its crystal clear waters the Monastery of the Archangel Panormitis, which is an early 18th century Greek Orthodox monastery built on the coast in the south west of the country, is worth visiting. Overlooking Ano Symi is the Kastro which was built by the Knights of St. John as an expansion of a Byzantine castle on the same site. Quite a bit of the structure remains and there are also signs of an ancient citadel on which two later castles were built.
The Greek island of Patmos is one of the Dodecanese group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea, just off the west coast of Turkey. Skala is the port town on the island and is also the location of many of the most popular attractions. To the north of Skala is Meloi Beach with is picturesque and is shaded by trees. In the village of Hora there is the Monastery of St. John which is a popular site as is the Cave of Apocalypse which is thought to have been the sacred cave where Saint Ioannis heard the voice of God and wrote the Apocalypse. In the cave visitors are able to see the cross that was engraved by Saint Ioannis along with three small cracks in the rock through which the voice of God came, symbolising the Holy Trinity. The island is also mentioned in the Book of Revelation in the Bible where it states that its author, John, was on Patmos when he was given (and recorded) a vision from Jesus.
