How to travel from Kos to Symi (Island)

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Travel Information from Kos to Symi

Distance	37 miles (60 km)
Available travel modes	Ferry
Ticket price range	$10 - $10
Cheapest mode	Ferry • $10 (€9) • 1 h 20 min
Fastest mode	Ferry • $10 (€9) • 1 h 20 min
Popular travel companies	Blue Star Ferries

Travel 37 miles (60 km) by ferry to Symi from Kos. Blue Star Ferries is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct ferry from Kos to Symi.

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from Kos to Symi (Island)

How to get from Kos to Symi (Island) by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

The best way to travel from Kos to Symi (Island) is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

08:35AM2h20

Kos

10:55AMSymi (Island)

$121One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

08:35AM2h20

Kos

10:55AMSymi (Island)

$121One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

03:45PM1h25

Kos

05:10PMSymi (Island)

$431One-way

0 transfers

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All travel companies: Ferry from Kos to Symi

You can travel by ferry for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Blue Star Ferries, a prominent Greek ferry operator founded in 1965, offers a range of modern vessels including the Blue Star Delos, Blue Star Paros, and Blue Star Naxos, each featuring Economy, Business, and VIP classes. These ferries are equipped with amenities such as comfortable lounges, restaurants, cafes, and shops, ensuring a pleasant journey. Passengers can choose from various ticket types, including standard seats, private cabins, and vehicle transport options. Blue Star Ferries is renowned for its top routes, connecting Athens (Piraeus) to popular destinations like Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes, making it a preferred choice for travelers exploring the stunning Greek islands.

Travel information from Kos to Symi with Blue Star Ferries:

Average Duration: 2 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: $11
Blue Star Ferries frequency: 1 a day

Dodekanisos Seaways, a Greek ferry company founded in 1999, offers reliable maritime transportation across the Dodecanese Islands. Their fleet includes high-speed catamarans and conventional ferries, each equipped with comfortable seating, air-conditioned lounges, and snack bars. Passengers can choose from various ticket types, including standard seats, business class, and cabins for overnight journeys, as well as options for transporting vehicles. Popular routes include Rhodes to Kos, Leros to Patmos, and Kalymnos to Symi, making island-hopping a breeze for both locals and tourists.

Saos Ferries, a Greek ferry operator established in 2006, offers a range of vessels including conventional ferries and high-speed catamarans. Their fleet features various classes such as economy, business, and VIP, ensuring a comfortable journey for all passengers. Onboard amenities include spacious lounges, cafes, and outdoor decks, providing a relaxing travel experience. Saos Ferries offers multiple ticket types, including options for foot passengers, cabins for overnight journeys, and vehicle transport. Popular routes include Alexandroupoli to Samothraki, Kavala to Limnos, and Lavrio to Agios Efstratios, connecting travelers to some of Greece's most picturesque islands.

FAQs: Travel from Kos to Symi (Island)

FAQs: Travel to Symi (Island) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kos to Symi (Island).

You can travel between Kos and Symi by ferry.

The cheapest way to travel from Kos to Symi is a ferry with an average price of $10 (€9).

Going by ferry is the quickest way from Kos to Symi with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.

The Kos to Symi distance is around 37 miles (60 km).

The average frequency per day from Kos to Symi is:

Around 1 ferry per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Kos to Symi as scheduled services by ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Kos to Symi:

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with to Symi from Kos:

You can take a ferry from Kos to Symi with Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways or Saos Ferries. Cheap tickets can be found for $10 (€9) with Blue Star Ferries from Kos to Symi.

Yes, there is a direct service from Kos to Symi:

You can find 1 direct ferry per day to Symi with Blue Star Ferries or Dodekanisos Seaways.

Direct services to Symi tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Your trip from Kos to Symi doesn't have to end in Symi. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Rhodes, Bodrum, Athens or Datça. If you’d like to add Rhodes, Bodrum, Athens or Datça to your Kos to Symi tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Symi today!

How to travel from Kos to Symi (Island)

Travel Information from Kos to Symi