Symi to Kos Ferry

The Symi Kos ferry route connects two popular tourist destinations in the Dodecanese Islands and is free to book with 2 ferry operators throughout the year. Blue Star Ferries provide 4 weekly sailings and Dodekanisos Seaways provide 2 weekly sailings. The total distance separating Symi ferry port and Kos ferry port is approximately 31 nautical miles (58km), with Dodekanisos Seaways offering the fastest crossing time in around 1 hour and 30 minutes, making it a perfect route for passengers travelling between the different islands of Greece.

Unfortunately, there is not a high speed ferry from Symi to Kos. However, conventional ferries are still able to transport passengers in a quick time, reaching speeds of up to 21 knots.

Compare prices between 6 ferries from Symi to Kos every week with Direct Ferries and book one that is convenient for your journey. Passengers are welcome to bring their cars onboard all ferries operating this service. However, please keep in mind that only 1 vehicle is allowed per booking.

Prices for the ferry to Kos from Symi might change depending on the season you wish to travel. The cheapest ferry tickets are typically available during off peak, outside of the high season. Please visit our special offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry discounts.

The island of Kos is one of the larger islands in the Dodecanese, and is one of the most popular destinations to visit for sandy beaches, thanks to the array of beaches that are spread across the island, as well as the many walking trails and cycling spots that are rising in popularity thanks to the islands rather flat terrain.

Symi to Kos 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) - Kos Route summary
Departure Country	Greece
Destination Country	Greece
No. of Operators	3
Operators	Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries
Average Price	$36*
Average Weekly Sailings	2
Average Sailing Duration	2h 37m
Fastest Sailing Duration	1h 25m
First Ferry	08:55
Last Ferry	19:40
Distance	36 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

How long is the ferry from Symi to Kos?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Symi to Kos is approximately 3h 34m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Symi to Kos?

The average price of a ferry from Symi to Kos is approximately $34. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Symi to Kos can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Symi to Kos?

There are currently 3 popular ferry operators travelling from Symi to Kos. The following operators that provide this service are

Dodekanisos Seaways
Blue Star Ferries
SAOS Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Symi to Kos?

Ferries from Symi to Kos are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

How far is Kos from Symi?

Symi to Kos is approximately 36 nautical miles distance apart.

Symi to Kos Ferry Schedule

The ferry schedule for this ferry route has up to 7 ferries running per week, provided by 2 ferry operators, with 1 ferry per week being provided by Blue Star Ferries, and 6 ferries per week provided by Dodekanisos Seaways, 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 operators, and so on, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.

How long does the Ferry to Kos from Symi take?

Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take between 25 minutes, to 1 hour and 10 minutes, to 1 hour and 30 minutes, to 2 hours, to 2 hours and 30 minutes, to 3 hours and 15 minutes, to 5 hours and 25 minutes, to 5 hours and 35 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.

Symi to Kos Ferry Prices

How much the ferry to Kos 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 useful 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.

Can I take my Car on the Ferry to Kos from Symi?

You are currently able to take your car with you on this ferry route.

Symi to Kos Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 1/27/2025 and 2/2/2025

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
SAOS Ferries	08:40	14:00	5 hours 20 minutes	Thu
Dodekanisos Seaways	08:55	11:20	2 hours 25 minutes	Mon, Tue
SAOS Ferries	13:30	18:50	5 hours 20 minutes	Fri
Blue Star Ferries	17:30	22:50	5 hours 20 minutes	Tue
Blue Star Ferries	18:30	22:05	3 hours 35 minutes	Thu
Blue Star Ferries	19:40	00:59	5 hours 19 minutes	Sat