Symi (Simi) – Kos

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Symi (Simi) – Kos

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Ferry from Symi (Simi) to Kos

The Symi (Simi) to Kos ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Symi (Simi) to Kos is approximately 1 hour 25 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Symi (Simi) to Kos cost around $31 and $202, 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 (Simi) to Kos.

Ferry times from Symi (Simi) to Kos

Symi (Simi) Kos ferry sailings typycally depart from Symi (Simi) at around 08:50. The last ferry leaves at 18:30.

How long is the ferry from Symi (Simi) to Kos?

The Symi (Simi) Kos ferry trip can take around 1 hour 25 minutes. The fastest Symi (Simi) to Kos ferry is around 1 hour 20 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Symi (Simi) Kos Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 10 weekly sailings from Symi (Simi) to Kos serviced by Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Symi (Simi) to Kos

Symi (Simi) Kos ferry prices typically range between $31* and $202*. The average price is typically $60*. The cheapest ferries from Symi (Simi) to Kos start from $31*. The average price for a foot passenger is $58*. The average price for a car is $166*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated July 25.

How far is it from Symi (Simi) to Kos?

The distance between Symi (Simi) to Kos is approximately 42 miles (67km) or 36 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Symi (Simi) Kos ferry?

Yes, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Symi (Simi) and Kos. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Symi (Simi) and Kos.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Symi (Simi) to Kos?

Foot passengers can travel on the Symi (Simi) to Kos ferry with Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Symi (Simi) to Kos?

Pets can travel on ferries from Symi (Simi) to Kos with Dodekanisos Seaways. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
 

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Symi (Simi) - Kos Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryDodecanese Islands
Destination CountryDodecanese Islands
No. of Operators2
OperatorsDodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries
Average Price$60
Average Daily Sailings2
Average Weekly Sailings10
Average Sailing Duration1 h 25 m
Fastest Sailing Duration1 h 20 m
First Ferry08:50
Last Ferry18:30
Distance36 Nautical Miles

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

Symi (Simi) to Kos Ferry Most Popular Questions

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.


Kos Guide

Kos is a Greek island that lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is situated to the south of the island of Kalymnos and to the north of the island of Nisyros. The island, which is only around 3 miles off the Turkish coast and sits in the Keramiko Gulf, or the Kos Gulf, is the third largest of the Dodecanese islands. Kos is a well known and popular holiday destination where visitors go to enjoy the island's beaches. Kos was also one of the first Greek islands to recognise the benefits of tourism to its economy and as a result many hotels were built along the island's long and sandy coastline in the east and south. Cycling is a popular activity on Kos as the island's terrain is quite flat and because there are many bicycle hire outlets throughout the island along with some dedicated cycle paths between some of the larger hotels.

There are daily services between Kos and Piraeus along with services between Kos and the rest of the Dodecanese, the islands of the north eastern Aegean and Turkey. The trip by conventional ferry can take up to 13 hours, depending on the intermediate stopovers, and the trip with a high speed boat can take between 5 and 8 hours.

Symi (Simi) to Kos
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 7/21/2025 and 7/27/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Dodekanisos Seaways 08:55 10:20 1 hour 25 minutes Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
SAOS Ferries 09:40 15:00 5 hours 20 minutes Tue, Fri
Blue Star Ferries 17:50 21:50 4 hours Tue
Blue Star Ferries 17:50 22:10 4 hours 20 minutes Sat
Blue Star Ferries 18:15 20:25 2 hours 10 minutes Wed
Blue Star Ferries 18:30 21:05 2 hours 35 minutes Thu

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