Symi (Simi) – Rhodes
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Symi (Simi) – Rhodes
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
The Symi (Simi) to Rhodes ferry route is provided by 4 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Symi (Simi) to Rhodes takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The ferry duration for the Symi (Simi) to Rhodes ferry can range between 45 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 64 weekly sailings from Symi (Simi) to Rhodes.
Dodekanisos Seaways provide 2 sailings daily, 15 sailings weekly. Sea Dreams provide 2 sailings daily, 7 sailings weekly. Sebeco Lines provide 4 sailings daily, 25 sailings weekly. SAOS Ferries provide 1 sailing daily, 2 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Symi (Simi) Port at approximately 05:40 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 20:20. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Symi (Simi) to Rhodes is with Dodekanisos Seaways in 45 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Symi (Simi) to Rhodes usually cost around $41.69.
There are currently no overnight ferries from Symi (Simi) to Rhodes.
There are no cabins available on ferries from Symi (Simi) to Rhodes.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Symi (Simi) to Rhodes with Dodekanisos Seaways.
Yes, you can bring your car on the Symi (Simi) to Rhodes ferry with Dodekanisos Seaways, Sea Dreams & SAOS Ferries.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Symi (Simi) Rhodes ferry with Dodekanisos Seaways, Sea Dreams, Sebeco Lines & SAOS Ferries.
Those sailing with Sebeco Lines, Sea Dreams and SAOS Ferries can bring up to 50kg of luggage per person at no extra cost. While passengers travelling with Dodekanisos Seaways can bring up to 40kg of luggage per person at no extra cost.
The price of a ferry from Symi (Simi) to Rhodes can vary between $18.92 and $89.55 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $41.69, with prices ranging from $10 and $101. The average price with a car is $67.15. Car prices can range from $35 to $223. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees. 1 August 2025
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Rhodes ferry.
First class is not available on ferries from Symi (Simi) to Rhodes.
The best way to travel from Symi (Simi) to Rhodes is by ferry. With 9 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Symi (Simi) - Rhodes Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| Destination Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | Dodekanisos Seaways, Sea Dreams, Sebeco Lines & SAOS Ferries | |
| Average Price | $42 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 9 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 64 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 20 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 05:40 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:20 | |
| Distance | 25 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 August 2025.
The ferry schedule for this ferry route has up to 34 ferries running per week, provided by 3 ferry operators, with Blue Star Ferries having 1 ferry running per week, Dodekanisos Seaways providing 12 ferries per week, and Anes Lines providing 3 ferries per day, so there is not one single ferry timetable available here. Indeed, ferry timetables for this ferry route can be affected by many different factors, such as seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operators, and so on, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.
Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take between 10 minutes, to 50 minutes, to 1 hour, to 1 hour and 15 minutes, to 1 hour and 50 minutes, to 2 hours, and this variation is caused by numerous reasons. These can include changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, different ferry operators, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail, so be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.
How much the ferry to Rhodes from Symi will cost is defined by many separate factors, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and other such factors, so there are multiple ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend looking at the above graph, to see our monthly fare averages, check out our handy fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.
You are currently able to take your car with you on this ferry route.
