Ferry from Rhodes to Symi
Route map
- Sebeco Lines
- Dodekanisos Seaways
- Blue Star Ferries
- SAOS Ferries
Sebeco Lines1 hour 20 minutes
Check prices →Dodekanisos Seaways45 minutes
Check prices →Blue Star Ferries1 hour
Check prices →SAOS Ferries1 hour 40 minutes
Check prices →Ferry connections Rhodes - Symi
Operators compared
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days | Vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebeco Lines | 1:20 | 4 | 77 | Sebeco, Sebeco II |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | 0:45–1:25 | 3 | 327 | Panagia Skiadeni, Dodekanisos Express, Dodekanisos Pride |
| Blue Star Ferries | 1:00–1:10 | 1 | 36 | Blue Star Patmos, Blue Star 2 |
| SAOS Ferries | 1:40 | 1 | 8 | Stavros, Saonisos |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €2
- Car
- €18
- Motorcycle
- €11
- Motorhome
- €66
- Minibus
- €61
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Aug
10
Sep
9
Oct
7
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
4
Jun
4
Jul
4
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports and terminals
Rhodes
Island port
- Terminals
- Hafen Kolona (Dodekanisos Seaways, Schalter an der Thalassini Pili)
- Location
- Municipal Commune of Rhodes, Municipal Unit of Rhodes, Regionalbezirk Rhodos, 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 Rhodes - Symi ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Rhodes to Symi take?+
The crossing from Rhodes to Symi takes 1 hour 20 minutes on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour 25 minutes. The difference comes down to the ship: PANAGIA SKIADENI takes 1 hour 25 minutes and DODEKANISOS EXPRESS takes 50 minutes.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Rhodes to Symi run?+
The ferry from Rhodes to Symi runs on 6 days a week, with up to 9 departures a day. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry companies sail from Rhodes to Symi?+
Sebeco Lines, Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries serve the Rhodes - 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 Rhodes - Symi ferry?+
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars, motorcycles, campervans and minibuses. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.
Season
Does the Rhodes - Symi ferry run all year round?+
Yes, departures are scheduled for all twelve months. How frequent they are differs between high and low season.