Tilos – Symi
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Tilos – Symi
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
The Tilos to Symi ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Tilos to Symi is approximately 1 hour 35 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Tilos to Symi cost around $18 and $30, 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 Tilos to Symi.
Tilos Symi ferry sailings typycally depart from Tilos at around 03:05. The last ferry leaves at 17:15.
The Tilos Symi ferry trip can take around 1 hour 35 minutes. The fastest Tilos to Symi ferry is around 1 hour 25 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 3 weekly sailings from Tilos to Symi serviced by Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Tilos Symi ferry prices typically range between $18* and $30*. The average price is typically $18*. The cheapest ferries from Tilos to Symi start from $18*. The average price for a foot passenger is $18*.
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 March 25
The distance between Tilos to Symi is approximately 34 miles (55km) or 29 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Tilos and Symi. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Tilos and Symi.
Foot passengers can travel on the Tilos to Symi ferry with Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries.
Pets can travel on ferries from Tilos to Symi with Blue Star Ferries. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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| Tilos - Symi (Simi) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries | |
| Average Price | $22* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 25m | |
| First Ferry | 04:50 | |
| Distance | 29 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The Greek island of Tilos is one of the Dodecanese group of islands in the Aegean Sea and is located halfway between the island of Kos and the island of Rhodes. The island's landscape is characterised by mountains, hills and plains where visitors can see around 400 varieties of herbs and flowers growing. The island also has a number of species of rare birds nesting there including Nightingales, Goldfinches, Bonelli's Eagle, Hawks, Herons and Bee-eaters, to name just a few. The whole island is a vast ecological park and is protected by international treaties.
The island's main town and port is Livadia where visitors will find the remains of a castle, deserted stone houses, Byzantine churches and paved streets. Although Livadia is the largest town, the island's capital is actually Megalo Chorio which is about 2 km from Livadia. A popular attraction on the island is the beautiful abandoned 15th century monastery of Agios Panteleimon which has some interesting icons. Also worth visiting is the Castle of the Knights which is where the Knight of St. John were based during the 15th century.
Ferries from the island's port depart to Piraeus, Rhodes and to other islands in the Dodecanese.
The Greek island of Symi is one of the Southern Dodecanese and is located to the north of the island of Rhodes and is close to the coast of south west Turkey. The island is around 13 km in length, north to south, and about 8 km east to west and has a total land area of around 70 sq. km. The four main areas on the island are Yialos, which is where the island's main harbour is located, Chorio is the top town, Pedi Bay is the valley that is located below Chorio and Nimborios is the bay and settlement that lies to the north of Yialos. Also on the island is the small village of Marathounda and the Monastery at Panormitis.
There are a number of popular sites across the island and includes a number of old churches and monasteries with one worth visiting being the Church of Constantinos and Eleni on the southern slopes of the Vigla which has lovely gardens and terraces. Also on the island, and built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, is the Monastery of the Archangel Michael at Roukouniotis which was built on the site of a 5th century monastery, which itself was built on the site of a pre-Christian temple.
