Ferry Rhodes → Symi 🇬🇷🇬🇷
Symi is under an hour from Rhodes, and the arrival into Gialos harbour ranks among the most spectacular in the Aegean: an amphitheatre of ochre and pastel neoclassical houses tumbling down the hillside to the water, preserved because the island was for a long time too poor to modernise. The link is frequent — several daily departures in season with Dodekanisos Seaways and Blue Star Ferries — and genuinely cheap, from seven euros. It is the day trip par excellence from Rhodes; just check the last return time, as evening services are scarce. Book your Rhodes – Symi ticket on VoilaFerry.
The Rhodes → Symi ferry route serves Symi from Rhodes, in Greece. It is operated by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways, with a crossing time of around 50 min to 1 h 40 (several departures a day). Fares start from €7 per person, vehicle extra. On VoilaFerry you compare live schedules, prices and availability across every operator on this route, then book your ticket — passengers, car, cabin or pet — in minutes, with no added service fees.
Operators on this route
- Blue Star Ferries
- Dodekanisos Seaways
How to book your ferry
- Pick your date and number of passengers.
- Compare operators, schedules and fares in real time.
- Add a vehicle, cabin or pet if needed, then pay online securely.
Good to know
- Vehicles (car, motorbike, motorhome) accepted on most departures.
- Cabins and reclining seats available for overnight crossings.
- Pets welcome depending on the operator.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the Rhodes – Symi crossing?
- From 50 minutes by fast catamaran to about 1 h 40 on conventional services or those with a call.
- Can I visit Symi as a day trip?
- Yes, that is the most common use. Do check the last return time to Rhodes, as evening departures are few.
- How much does it cost?
- From around seven euros per person, one of the most affordable crossings in the Dodecanese.
- Are there several ports on Symi?
- The main port is Gialos, in the town itself. Some services also call at Panormitis in the south, near the monastery.
- Can I bring a car?
- Fast catamarans take passengers only. Symi is small and easily covered on foot, by water taxi or by bus.