Ferry from Symi to Nisyros
Route map
- Blue Star Ferries
- SAOS Ferries
Blue Star Ferries2 hours 30 minutes
Check prices →SAOS Ferries3 hours 40 minutes
Check prices →Ferry connections Symi - Nisyros
Operators compared
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days | Vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | 2:30–2:50 | 1 | 22 | Blue Star Patmos |
| SAOS Ferries | 3:40 | 1 | 8 | Saonisos, Stavros |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €5
- Car
- €41
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports of call
Departure port
Symi
Port of call
Tilos
Destination port
Nisyros
Ports and terminals
Symi
Island port
- Terminals
- Gialos (Hauptbecken unterhalb des Chorio)
- Location
- Symi, Regionalbezirk Rhodos, Region Südliche Ägäis
- Waters
- Ägäis
Nisyros
Island port
- Terminals
- Mandraki
- Location
- Pali, Regionalbezirk Kos, Region Südliche Ägäis
- Waters
- Ägäis
Tilos
Island port
- Terminals
- Hafen Livadia
- Location
- Livadia, Regionalbezirk Rhodos, Region Südliche Ägäis
- Waters
- Ägäis
Frequently asked questions about the Symi - Nisyros ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Symi to Nisyros take?+
The crossing from Symi to Nisyros takes 2 hours 50 minutes on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 2 hours 34 minutes and 3 hours 40 minutes. The difference comes down to the ship: Blue Star Patmos takes 2 hours 50 minutes and SAONISOS takes 3 hours 40 minutes.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Symi to Nisyros run?+
The ferry from Symi to Nisyros runs on 2 days a week. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry companies sail from Symi to Nisyros?+
Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries serve the Symi - Nisyros route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.
Vehicles
Can I take a vehicle on the Symi - Nisyros ferry?+
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.
Route
Does the ferry from Symi to Nisyros sail direct?+
No, Symi - Nisyros is part of a service with 3 ports of call. The intermediate stops are listed on this page; the crossing time shown applies to the full journey to Nisyros.