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Ferry from Symi to Tilos

The Symi Tilos ferry is serviced by 3 ferry companies; Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries.Symi Tilos ferries take around 1 hour 40 minutes. The ferry costs between €17.14 and €49.78, 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 Tilos.

Symi Tilos Ferry Times

The first Symi Tilos ferry typically departs from Symi at around 08:40. The last ferry usually departs at 19:40.

How long is the ferry from Symi to Tilos?

The Symi Tilos ferry trip can take around 1 hour 40 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Symi Tilos Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 4 weekly sailings from Symi to Tilos provided by Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Dodekanisos Seaways provide 2 sailings weekly. Blue Star Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly. SAOS Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly.

Symi Tilos Ferry Prices

Symi Tilos ferry prices typically range between 17€* and 50€*. The average price is typically 18€*. The cheapest Symi Tilos ferry prices start from 17€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 18€*. The average price for a car is 108€*.

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 March 2025.

How far is it from Symi to Tilos?

The distance between Symi to Tilos is approximately 33.9 miles (54.6km) or 29.5 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Symi Tilos ferry?

Yes, Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Symi and Tilos. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Symi and Tilos.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Symi to Tilos?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries ferries between Symi and Tilos.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Symi to Tilos?

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Symi to Tilos 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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Symi - Tilos Ferry Route Summary
Departure DestinationDodecanese Islands
DestinationDodecanese Islands
No. of Operators3
OperatorsDodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries
Average Price€18
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings4
Average Sailing Duration1 h 40 m
Fastest Sailing Duration1 h 20 m
First Ferry08:40
Last Ferry19:40
Distance29 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Symi to Tilos Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Symi to Tilos?

    The ferry crossing time from Symi to Tilos is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Symi to Tilos?

    Symi to Tilos ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Symi to Tilos is 18€. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Symi to Tilos?

    There are 3 popular ferry operators for Symi to Tilos. These are

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Symi to Tilos?

    Book ferries from Symi to Tilos through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Symi to Tilos?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Symi to Tilos with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Symi to Tilos?

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Symi to Tilos with

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Symi to Tilos?

    Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with:

  • How far is Symi to Tilos?

    The distance from Symi to Tilos is 29 nautical miles.

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.


Tilos Guide

The Greek island of Tilos is one of the Dodecanese group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea. Unlike some of its neighbours, Tilos is a quiet island with few residents which as a result has managed to retain its original Greek atmosphere and charm. Those that do live on the island largely live off fishing, some agriculture and the little tourism that does exist. A popular site on the island is the beautiful but abandoned 15th century monastery of Agios Panteleimon, which contains some interesting icons. Also of interest is the Castle of the Knights, where the Knights of St. John were based in the 15th century. Also on the island are a number of other churches including perhaps the best known Church of the Archangel Michael which is in Megalo Chorio. Other popular sites on the island are the Park of Tilos, with its many species of flora and fauna, and the Cave of Charkadio where visitors can see the remains of the dwarf elephants that lived on the island some 45,000 years ago. The fossilised bones where first discovered in the 1970's.

Symi to Tilos Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 24/03/2025 and 30/03/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
SAOS Ferries 08:40 10:45 2 hours 5 minutes Thu
Dodekanisos Seaways 08:55 10:35 1 hour 40 minutes Wed, Fri
SAOS Ferries 13:30 15:35 2 hours 5 minutes Fri
Blue Star Ferries 17:30 19:05 1 hour 35 minutes Tue
Blue Star Ferries 19:40 21:15 1 hour 35 minutes Sat

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