Symi to Rhodes Ferry
🚢 Symi → Rhodes — this week
58 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 7/day (8 on weekends)
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 8 ferries — first at 06:35
Symi to Rhodes Ferry
Symi to Rhodes -- At a Glance
- Season: Sailings are scheduled into the winter, with timetables published through 25 October 2026.
- Frequency: 2-3 ferries per day in winter, increasing to multiple daily departures (8 per day) in summer.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Journey time: 45 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Operators: Dodekanisos Seaways, Sebeco Lines, Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries.
- Tickets from: €7 – €32 per person.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
The Symi to Rhodes ferry is one of the busiest short hops in the Dodecanese. Rhodes is the natural hub for the region, and Symi – with its tiered neoclassical harbour and remarkably preserved old town – is one of its most visited neighbours. The route is served daily from March through to December, and it gets very busy indeed in summer. Travelling the other way, the Rhodes to Symi ferry makes the same short hop in reverse.
In peak summer, up to 8 ferries a day connect the two islands, making this one of the most frequent ferry routes in the eastern Aegean. The shoulder months of April, May, September, and October still offer 4 to 7 sailings on most days, while November and December settle back to a single daily departure. If you are planning a day trip from Rhodes to Symi, the summer timetable makes that easy.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Symi to Rhodes:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Not yet published | – |
| March | Yes | 2.5 (1–3) |
| April | Yes | 4.6 (3–6) |
| May | Yes | 5.4 (4–8) |
| June | Yes | 7.2 (6–9) |
| July | Yes | 8.8 (6–11) |
| August | Yes | 8.3 (7–10) |
| September | Yes | 7.0 (5–10) |
| October | Yes | 4.8 (4–7) |
| November | Not yet published | – |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Symi to Rhodes — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 6 Aug | 7 | 10:15, 10:40, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 17:15, 18:00 |
| Fri 7 Aug | 8 | 06:35, 10:15, 10:40, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 17:15, 18:00 |
| Sat 8 Aug | 8 | 10:15, 10:40, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 17:15, 17:20, 18:00 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 7 | 10:15, 10:40, 14:20, 15:45, 17:20, 18:00, 18:15 |
| Mon 10 Aug | 9 | 06:30, 10:15, 10:40, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 16:35, 17:15, 18:00 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 9 | 09:00, 10:15, 10:40, 12:55, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 17:15, 18:00 |
| Wed 12 Aug | 10 | 07:40, 10:15, 10:40, 13:05, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 17:15, 17:20, 18:00 |
| Thu 13 Aug | 7 | 10:15, 10:40, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 17:15, 18:00 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 8 | 06:35, 10:15, 10:40, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 17:15, 18:00 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 8 | 10:15, 10:40, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 17:15, 17:20, 18:00 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 7 | 10:15, 10:40, 14:20, 15:45, 17:20, 18:00, 18:15 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 9 | 06:30, 10:15, 10:40, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 16:35, 17:15, 18:00 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 9 | 09:00, 10:15, 10:40, 12:55, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 17:15, 18:00 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 10 | 07:40, 10:15, 10:40, 13:05, 13:45, 14:20, 15:45, 17:15, 17:20, 18:00 |
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Tips for the Symi–Rhodes Ferry
- Symi's harbour has two separate docking points: Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans use the clock tower, while larger conventional ferries dock at the New Port, a shadeless 15-minute walk away with no shops or taxis – confirm which one applies before you set off.
- Buy or confirm ferry tickets at the Symi Tours office on the harbour front, the long-standing general agent for Dodekanisos Seaways and Blue Star Ferries, rather than assuming online booking alone will guarantee your allocated departure point.
- Don't confuse the scheduled Dodekanisos Seaways or ANES catamarans with the organised day-trip excursion boats from Rhodes, which fill the harbour around midday and typically call passengers back for a fixed afternoon return sailing.
- The ship's tannoy system uses a chime before announcements; listen for the three-tone signal that precedes important information about arrivals or delays.
- Once you arrive in Rhodes, the medieval walled Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, with the Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master as its centrepieces. Tsambika Beach on the east coast and the ancient hilltop site of Lindos are the island's other headline attractions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Symi to Rhodes?
2-3 ferries per day in winter, increasing to multiple daily departures (8 per day) in summer. Service runs year-round.
Are there ferries from Symi to Rhodes today?
Yes – 7 sailings today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Symi to Rhodes this week?
Around 58 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 7 per day, 8 on weekends).
What time is the first ferry from Symi to Rhodes?
The first departure is usually 06:35.
How long is the ferry from Symi to Rhodes?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 45 minutes, while the slowest takes around 1 hour 35 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
How much does the Symi to Rhodes ferry cost?
Ticket prices start from €7 per person for a standard seat. Prices can go up to €32 depending on the company, seat class, and time of year.
Which ferry companies operate the Symi–Rhodes route?
The route is served by Dodekanisos Seaways, Sebeco Lines, Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries.
Is it worth hiring a car in Rhodes?
Worth it if you're staying more than a couple of days, since the island is large and its two bus companies (Roda in the west, KTEL in the east) don't make it easy to combine both coasts in a day. The port is a 10-minute walk from Rhodes Old Town, with paid parking nearby. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.