Ferry from Kos to Symi
Route map
- Dodekanisos Seaways
- Blue Star Ferries
- SAOS Ferries
Dodekanisos Seaways1 hour 20 minutes
Check prices →Blue Star Ferries2 hours 15 minutes
Check prices →SAOS Ferries5 hours 25 minutes
Check prices →Ferry connections Kos - Symi
Operators compared
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days | Vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | 1:20–3:20 | 1 | 263 | Dodekanisos Express, Dodekanisos Pride |
| Blue Star Ferries | 2:15–4:30 | 1 | 36 | Blue Star Patmos, Blue Star 2 |
| SAOS Ferries | 5:25–5:35 | 1 | 8 | Saonisos, Stavros |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €8
- Car
- €25
- Motorcycle
- €105
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Aug
1.5
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports and terminals
Kos
Island port
- Terminals
- Hafen von Kos-Stadt (Passagierterminal, zwei Kais), verwaltet vom Dimotiko Limeniko Tameio Ko
- Location
- Ampavris, Kos, Regionalbezirk Kos, Region Südliche Ägäis
- Waters
- Ägäis
Symi
Island port
- Terminals
- Gialos (Hauptbecken unterhalb des Chorio)
- Location
- Symi, Regionalbezirk Rhodos, Region Südliche Ägäis
- Waters
- Ägäis
Frequently asked questions about the Kos - Symi ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Kos to Symi take?+
The crossing from Kos to Symi takes 1 hour 25 minutes on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 1 hour 20 minutes and 3 hours 50 minutes. The difference comes down to the ship: DODEKANISOS EXPRESS takes 1 hour 25 minutes and Blue Star Patmos takes 3 hours 20 minutes.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Kos to Symi run?+
The ferry from Kos to Symi runs on 6 days a week. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry companies sail from Kos to Symi?+
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries serve the Kos - Symi route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.
Vehicles
Can I take a vehicle on the Kos - Symi ferry?+
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars and motorcycles. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.
Season
Does the Kos - Symi ferry run all year round?+
Yes, departures are scheduled for all twelve months. How frequent they are differs between high and low season.