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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Symi to Athens
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
15 h 50 m
Average duration
15 h 50 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
396 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Symi to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Symi to Athens will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £59.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Symi for Athens every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 20 Mar the direct ferries cover the 396 km distance in an average of 15 h 50 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 15 h 50 m .
The slowest ferries will take 15 h 50 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
Symi to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Symi to Athens ferries for today, Wednesday 18 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:30 Symi | 15h50 | 08:20 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Symi to Athens
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Ferries from Symi to Athens run on average 1 times per day, taking around 16h 54m. 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 00:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 213 nautical miles (396 km) distance in 15h 50m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Symi to Athens are available to foot passengers.
Distance 213 nautical miles (396 km) |
Average sailing duration 16h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 15h 50m |
First ferry 00:20 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Symi to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Symi to Athens with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £59. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Symi to Athens ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Symi to Athens 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 Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Symi and Athens
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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