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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Symi
Cheapest price
£74
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
14 h 25 m
Average duration
14 h 25 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 £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £74.
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 Thu 04 Dec the direct ferries cover the 396 km distance in an average of 14 h 25 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 14 h 25 m .
The slowest ferries will take 14 h 25 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.
Live departures
Athens to Symi ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Symi ferries for tomorrow, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 12:00 Athens | 14h25 | 02:25 Symi | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Symi
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Ferries from Athens to Symi run on average 1 times per day, taking around 14h 54m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £60 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:40, the last at 19:45. The fastest ferry covers the 213 nautical miles (396 km) distance in 14h 25m. 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 14h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 14h 25m |
First ferry 00:40 |
Last ferry 19:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
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 £60. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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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.
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Piraeus, which is located around 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Symi, located 6.7 miles (10.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Symi
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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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