Symi (Simi) – Athens (Piraeus)

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Symi (Simi) – Athens (Piraeus)
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Ferry from Symi (Simi) to Athens (Piraeus)

Anek Superfast provides the ferry from Symi (Simi) to Athens (Piraeus). Symi (Simi) Athens (Piraeus) ferries cost around $78 and $194, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Symi (Simi) Athens (Piraeus) ferries.

Ferry times from Symi (Simi) to Athens (Piraeus)

Symi (Simi) Athens (Piraeus) ferry sailings typycally depart from Symi (Simi) at around 17:20. The last ferry leaves at 18:30.

How long is the ferry from Symi (Simi) to Athens (Piraeus)?

The Symi (Simi) Athens (Piraeus) ferry trip can take around 16 hours 25 minutes. The fastest Symi (Simi) to Athens (Piraeus) ferry is around 14 hours 10 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Symi (Simi) Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 3 weekly sailings from Symi (Simi) to Athens (Piraeus) serviced by Anek Superfast. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Symi (Simi) to Athens (Piraeus)

Symi (Simi) Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices typically range between $76* and $188*. The average price is typically $153*. The cheapest ferries from Symi (Simi) to Athens (Piraeus) start from $76*. The average price for a foot passenger is $153*.

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

How far is it from Symi (Simi) to Athens (Piraeus)?

The distance between Symi (Simi) to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 302 miles (486km) or 262 nautical miles.

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

Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Symi (Simi) to Athens (Piraeus) currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.

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

No, currently ferry operators do not allow foot passengers to sail between Symi (Simi) and Athens (Piraeus).

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Symi (Simi) to Athens (Piraeus)?

Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Symi (Simi) to Athens (Piraeus).
 

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Symi Guide

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.


Athens (Piraeus) Guide

The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.

Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.

Symi (Simi) to Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 7/14/2025 and 7/20/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 17:50 11:00 17 hours 10 minutes Sat

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