Dreaming of a holiday Greece? Get on a ferry from Kos to Symi with our Dodecanese Islands ferry booking service. Our site allows you to compare the routes to Symideparting from Kos along with crossing times, journey times and prices.
The ferry route between Kos and Symi is covered by the maritime operators Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways which carry out 7 trips per week with typically morning and afternoon boardings and crossing times ranging between 1 hour 20 minutes and 5 hours 55 minutes. Dodekanisos Seaways offer the possibility of reaching your destination quicker, thanks to hydrofoils. But if you want to bring your car, motorbike or camper, you can opt for ferries that have cargo capacity.
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Passengers with tickets for routes between Italy or Greece with Anek Superfast receive a 30% discount on onward tickets to the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Crete and the Northeast Aegean islands with Blue Star Ferries.
30% discount
Children under 5 travel free, but will not be designated seating or accommodation.
100% discount
Children aged between 5 and 10 receive a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
Children between the ages of 5 and 10 are eligible for a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
Children from 0 to 5 years of age travel free but will not be designated an individual seat or accommodation.
100% discount
The port of Kos, is located on the east coast of the island and provides connections to the Dodecanese archipelago and the port of Piraeus. In the area around the port there are useful passenger services such as restaurants and taverns. The city center of Kos is only around 200 meters from the port. Bus connections are available to get around the island and the city itself. All buses depart from the bus station located in Via Kleopatras and take you to other popular destinations such as Mastichari, Kefalos and Kardamena. Kos airport is about 25 kilometers from the island's port and in th... [More information]
Address: Akti Miaouli, Kos 853 00, Greece
Directions: Google Map @ Kos, port
On the small and little known island of Symi, you can get away from mass tourism and find the real Greece. The island is rocky and rugged and is inhabited by just over two thousand people that keep it alive thanks to tourism in the summer. In the port of Gialos, you can admire yachts and boats of all kinds during the summer season. History The history of the island is similar to the rest of the Cycladic and Dodecanese islands. First, there were the Dorians, then the Romans, Venetians, Turks and finally the Italians. The island has been home to many shipyards since ancient times thanks to the h... [More information]
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The duration of the crossing from KOS to SYMI is usually 4 hours 30 minutes with BLUE STAR FERRIES and 5 hours 55 minutes with DODEKANISOS SEAWAYS. Travel times may vary depending on the date and time of departure.
The ferry operator BLUE STAR FERRIES carries out 4 weekly itineraries and DODEKANISOS SEAWAYS carries out 3 weekly itineraries. The number of crossings may vary depending on the time of year.
The price of the ticket from KOS to SYMI varies according to the date and time of departure and the offers available at the time of booking. Our website always gives you the best available price. Book now and save.
The ships that operate on this route allow vehicles onboard.
If you are looking for information on your return journey, click this link Ferries from SYMI to KOS .