The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Symi
Cheapest price
£139
Average price
£139
Fastest journey
16 h 40 m
Average duration
16 h 40 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
396 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Symi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Symi will cost around £139 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £139.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Athens for Symi every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 19 Apr the direct ferries cover the 396 km distance in an average of 16 h 40 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 16 h 40 m .
The slowest ferries will take 16 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
BLUE STAR PATMOS12:0016h40Port of Piraeus4:40Symi£1391One-way0 changes
BLUE STAR PATMOS12:0016h40Port of Piraeus4:40Symi£1391One-way0 changes
Athens to Symi Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 04:40 | Duration 16h40 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Athens to Symi ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Symi ferries for tomorrow, Saturday 18 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLUE STAR PATMOS | 12:00 Port of Piraeus | 16h40 | 4:40 Symi | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Symi
Ferries from Athens to Symi run on average 1 times per day, taking around 15h 8m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £59 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 12:00, the last at 19:40. The fastest ferry covers the 213 nautical miles (396 km) distance in 13h 35m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Symi are available to foot passengers.

Distance 213 nautical miles (396 km) |
Average sailing duration 15h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 13h 35m |
First ferry 12:00 |
Last ferry 19:40 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Athens to SymiYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Symi with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £59. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Athens to Symi ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Symi by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Symi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Symi
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
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