Rhodes – Symi
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Rhodes – Symi
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
The Rhodes Symi ferry is serviced by 4 ferry companies; Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, Sebeco Lines & SAOS Ferries.Rhodes Symi ferries take around 1 hour 20 minutes. The ferry costs between €21.87 and €114.25, 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 Rhodes to Symi.
The first Rhodes Symi ferry typically departs from Rhodes at around 07:00. The last ferry usually departs at 18:15.
The Rhodes Symi ferry trip can take around 1 hour 20 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 45 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 49 weekly sailings from Rhodes to Symi provided by Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, Sebeco Lines & SAOS Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Dodekanisos Seaways provide 21 sailings weekly. Blue Star Ferries provide 1 sailing weekly. Sebeco Lines provide 27 sailings weekly. SAOS Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly.
Rhodes Symi ferry prices typically range between 22€* and 114€*. The average price is typically 71€*. The cheapest Rhodes Symi ferry prices start from 22€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 68€*. The average price for a car is 201€*.
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 1 April 2025.
The distance between Rhodes to Symi is approximately 28.8 miles (46.3km) or 25.0 nautical miles.
Yes, Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Rhodes and Symi. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Rhodes and Symi.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, Sebeco Lines & SAOS Ferries ferries between Rhodes and Symi.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Rhodes to Symi with Dodekanisos Seaways & 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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| Rhodes - Symi (Simi) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, SAOS Ferries & Sebeco Lines | |
| Average Price | 128 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 44m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5m | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:15 | |
| Distance | 25 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Greek island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands and lies in the eastern Aegean Sea, to the north east of the island of Crete and south east of Athens. The island is also a short distance off the coast of Turkey. Rhodes Town is the island's capital and main town and its Old Town is a rich tapestry made up of different civilisations and cultures. The city's medieval walls, its fortress like buildings, the gates, bastions, narrow alleys, old houses, fountains and busy squares combine to make all visitors feel as though they have stepped back thousands of years. Outside of Rhodes Town the island has a number of small villages and beach resorts that are popular with tourists. The main ones are Faliraki, Lindos, Kremasti, Pefkos, Archangelos, Haraki, Koskinou, Afantou, Paradisi, Trianta and Embona.
From the island's port, ferry services depart to Piraeus by both conventional and high speed ferry. The island is also connected to the rest of the Dodecanese Islands, the Cyclades Islands and to Crete during the summer months.
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.
