Symi – Kalymnos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Symi – Kalymnos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Connecting the island of Symi within the Dodecanese Islands with the island of Kalymnos, also within the Dodecanese Islands, this ferry route provides an essential connection between these two quieter islands. From the island of Symi, known for its traditional architecture, as well as the ever popular harbour that is where the majority of the islands inhabitants live, as well as the golden beaches that the Dodecanese Islands are known for, to the island of Kalymnos, known for its ideal diving locations, as well as the many cliffs that cover the island that are the perfect spot for intrepid rock climbers, and has the mild year round climate that you can expect from the Dodecanese Islands.
With up to 8 ferries running per week, provided by 2 ferry operators, and with sail times of around 3 hours and 25 minutes, there is no shortage of ferries to choose from, so book now with Direct Ferries, to find the best ferry at the best price for you.
Symi to Kalymnos sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season, and from month to month, so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.
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| Symi (Simi) - Kalymnos Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways | |
| Average Price | $44* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 20m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 5m | |
| First Ferry | 08:55 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:40 | |
| Distance | 54 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The ferry schedule for this ferry route has up to 8 ferries running per week, provided by 2 ferry operators, with 2 ferries per week provided by Blue Star Ferries, and 6 ferries per week provided by Anek Lines, so there is not one single ferry timetable available here. Indeed, ferry timetables for this ferry route can be affected by many different factors, such as seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and so on, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most relevant information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.
Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can vary between 1 hour and 5 minutes, to 2 hours and 10 minutes, to 3 hours and 10 minutes, to 3 hours and 25 minutes, to 4 hours and 40 minutes, to 5 hours and 5 minutes, to 6 hours and 55 minutes, and this variation is due to numerous reasons. These can include changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operators, different ferry operators, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail, so be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.
How much the ferry to Kalymnos from Symi will cost is defined by many separate aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and other such factors, so there are multiple ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend looking at the above graph, to see our monthly fare averages, check out our helpful fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.
You are currently able to take your car with you on this ferry route.
