Symi – Bodrum
Ferries to Turkey
Symi – Bodrum
Ferries to Turkey
3 ferry operators sail between Symi (Simi) to Bodrum, these include
Ferries from Symi (Simi) to Bodrum typically depart from Symi (Simi) at around 16:45. The average sailing time of a Bodrum Symi (Simi) ferry is approximately 2h 0m.
Ferry prices for Symi (Simi) Bodrum ferries typically range between €85* and €187*. The average price is around €141*. The cheapest ferry prices from Symi (Simi) to Bodrum start from €60*. The average price for a foot passenger is €141*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Symi (Simi) to Bodrum is approximately 38.2 miles (61.4km), or 33.2 nautical miles.
No ferry operators currently provide a car ferry between Symi (Simi) and Bodrum
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Symi (Simi) to Bodrum with Bodrum Express, Makri Travel, Sea Dreams.
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| Symi (Simi) - Bodrum Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Turkey | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Bodrum Express, Makri Travel & Sea Dreams | |
| Average Price | 141 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 16:45 | |
| Distance | 33 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
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 Turkish city of Bodrum is located in Mugla Province, on the south coast of the Bodrum Peninsular at the point that checks entry into the Gulf of Gokova. In ancient times the city was known as Halicarnassus and has many ancient sites that have been abandoned by the Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans. Popular attractions in the city include the Tomb of King Mausolus which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and was built in under 100 years. The Tomb is now a popular open air museum. Visitors to the city also enjoy spending time exploring the region's lovely coast and beautiful bays. Visitors to Bodrum during October or November should visit Bargilya which is not far from Bodrum and is where you will see all the inhabitants harvesting olives. It is a different world with its lagoon and adorable fish restaurants.
From the city's port, ferries operate to other destinations in Turkey, to the Greek mainland and the Greek islands.
