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How to get from Kalymnos to Symi by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Kalymnos to Symi ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Kalymnos to Symi is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Kalymnos to Symi can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Kalymnos to Symi ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways. This way you can find the best deal on a Kalymnos Symi ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Kalymnos to Symi simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Kalymnos to Symi Ferry Information

Port of departure
Kalymnos
Greece
Dodecanese
Port of Arrival
Symi
Greece
Dodecanese
Distance
53 mi
Ferry Companies
Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways
Frequency of crossings
7 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
2 hours 10 min
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Ferry Kalymnos Symi: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Kalymnos to Symi, you'll find tickets range from £16 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £169 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Kalymnos to Symi route is £69. The average ferry crossing time from Kalymnos to Symi is 3 hours 35 min. The slowest ferries will take 6 hours 45 min to reach Symi, while the fastest boats will arrive in Symi in 2 hours. The first ferry leaves the port of Kalymnos at 01:20. The last boat to Symi leaves the port of Kalymnos at 15:35.

Average price of a Kalymnos to Symi ferry crossing
£69
Price range of ferries Kalymnos Symi (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£16 - £169
Average crossing time Kalymnos Symi
3 hours 35 min
Departure time of first ferry to Symi
01:20
Time last ferry leaves for Symi
15:35
Arrival time of first ferry to Symi
05:25
Arrival time of last ferry to Symi
17:35

Why travel by ferry from Kalymnos to Symi?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Kalymnos to Symi ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Symi. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Kalymnos to Symi is an ideal way to travel.

To get some sea air
There is no longer any doubt that sea air has many health benefits. During the Kalymnos-Symi crossing, access the outside areas of the Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways ship to take a deep breath of air. A feeling of well-being will quickly take hold of you. This will allow you to start your holiday in Symi full of energy.
Resting in a cabin
Although booking a cabin on the Kalymnos to Symi crossing is optional, it is a comfort that should be enjoyed. Equipped with berths, private bathrooms and sometimes even portholes or balconies, the cabins are not unlike real hotel rooms. Even on a day crossing, enjoying the privacy of a cabin is still possible and much more comfortable than sitting in a lounge.
Taking your time becomes a pleasure
Everything in our society has to go fast. Sailing at less than 40km/h on board a Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways ferry for the 53 mi between Kalymnos and Symi will be a relaxing stop. All ships are equipped with a multitude of services (bar, restaurants, lounges, entertainment, etc...). You may even find your Kalymnos-Symi crossing a little too short!

Which companies operate between Kalymnos and Symi?

If you want to travel between Kalymnos and Symi by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Blue Star Ferries Kalymnos Symi
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Kalymnos-Symi route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Kalymnos-Symi fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Kalymnos and Symi. Blue Star Ferries operates 2 crossings a week to Symi from Kalymnos and the journey time is 3 hours 30 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
3 hours 30 min
2 crossings a week
Dodekanisos Seaways Kalymnos Symi
Dodekanisos Seaways
Dodekanisos Seaways was founded in 1991 and is based in Rhodes, Greece. The company serves the Aegean islands and ports in the Ionian Sea. On Vivanoda, you can compare Kalymnos-Symi fares and book a Dodekanisos Seaways ticket between Kalymnos and Symi. Dodekanisos Seaways operates 5 crossings a week to Symi from Kalymnos and the journey time is 2 hours 10 min. More information about Dodekanisos Seaways
2 hours 10 min
5 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Kalymnos? Where do the boats arrive in Symi?

Port of departure in Kalymnos

Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways ferries depart for Symi from the following ports in Kalymnos:

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Port of arrival in Symi

Dodekanisos Seaways or Blue Star Ferries ships arrive in Symi from the following ports:

Symi (Simi)
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Kalymnos to Symi, it will take you at least 2 hours 10 min to cover the 53 mi between Kalymnos and Symi.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Kalymnos and Symi in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways). There are currently 7 crossings a week between Kalymnos and Symi.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Kalymnos and Symi: Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways.

During your crossing between Kalymnos and Symi, you will travel 53 mi.

To go by boat from Kalymnos to Symi, you can find prices ranging from £16 for the lowest, to £169 for the highest. The average price we observed was £69.

The first ferry leaves Kalymnos at 01:20 for Symi.

The last ferry to Symi usually departs from Kalymnos at 15:35.

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