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Ferry from Symi to Nisyros

The Symi Nisyros ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies: Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries. Symi Nisyros ferries take around 3 hours 29 minutes. The ferry costs between £19 and £19, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Symi to Nisyros.

Symi Nisyros Ferry Times

The first Symi Nisyros ferry typically departs from Symi at around 08:40. The last ferry usually departs at 19:40.

How long is the ferry from Symi to Nisyros?

The Symi Nisyros ferry trip can take around 3 hours 29 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 2 hours 50 minutes with Blue Star Ferries. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Symi Nisyros Ferry Operator Schedules

There are 3 weekly sailings from Symi to Nisyros provided by Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Blue Star Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly. SAOS Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly.

Symi Nisyros Ferry Prices

The average price is typically £19*. The cheapest Symi Nisyros ferry prices start from £19*. The average price for a foot passenger is £19*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated January 25.

How far is it from Symi to Nisyros?

The distance between Symi to Nisyros is approximately 48.7 miles (78.4km) or 42 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Symi Nisyros ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Symi and Nisyros. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Symi and Nisyros.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Symi to Nisyros?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries ferries between Symi and Nisyros.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Symi to Nisyros?

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Symi to Nisyros with Blue Star Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.

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Symi (Simi) - Nisyros Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 2
Operators Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries
Average Price £22*
Average Weekly Sailings 1
Average Sailing Duration 2h 35m
First Ferry 17:20
Last Ferry 18:20
Distance 42 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Symi to Nisyros?

The ferry crossing time from Symi to Nisyros is approximately 3h 12m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.

How much is the ferry from Symi to Nisyros?

Symi to Nisyros ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Symi to Nisyros is £18. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Symi to Nisyros?

There are 2 popular ferry operators for Symi to Nisyros. These are
  • Blue Star Ferries
  • SAOS Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Symi to Nisyros?

Book ferries from Symi to Nisyros through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.

How far is Nisyros from Symi?

The distance between Symi to Nisyros is approximately 42 nautical Miles.

Symi Nisyros Ferry reviews

  • "Great way to travel"

    We just love these ferries, visiting various islands is possible with ease and comfort.

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  • "Tilos to Rhodes ferry - diagrams blue star ferry"

    Have got to say it was an enjoyable way to leave dream island. The ship and its facilities were first class.

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  • "Holiday"

    Perfect.

    'Diagoras' travelled on Diagoras

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  • "Great trip"

    The Diagoras is a large modern comfortable ferry. We were only on it for three and a half hours so cannot comment on cabins, but the corridors all looked immaculate. We had a lovely dinner in the dining room and a very pleasant trip from Rhodes to Tilos.

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Symi Guide

The Greek island of Symi is one of the Dodecanese Islands and is located around 40 km to the north west of the island of Rhodes and 420 km from the Port of Piraeus. Symi's closest neighbours are the Datca and Bozburun peninsulars of Mugla Province in Turkey. The island's terrain is mainly mountainous and its coastline is made up of either beaches and secluded coves, or rocky cliffs. Located on the north east coast of the island is its main town, also called Symi. The lower town is the area around the harbour, called Yialos, and the upper town is called Horio or Ano Symi. There isn't a great deal to see or do on the island, and this is perhaps where its charm is. Apart from lazing on the beach or swimming in its crystal clear waters the Monastery of the Archangel Panormitis, which is an early 18th century Greek Orthodox monastery built on the coast in the south west of the country, is worth visiting. Overlooking Ano Symi is the Kastro which was built by the Knights of St. John as an expansion of a Byzantine castle on the same site. Quite a bit of the structure remains and there are also signs of an ancient citadel on which two later castles were built.


Nisyros Guide

The Greek island of Nisyros is one of the Dodecanese group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea, between the island of Kos and the island of Tilos. Nisyros is regarded as one of the most beautiful islands in the region and is largely untouched by tourism. The island, which has a coastline of around 28 km, was created, according to mythology, during the war between Gods and Giants where Poseidon chased the Giant Polyvotis down to Kos, cut a part of it and threw it to his enemy, sinking him forever in to the bottom of the Aegean Sea. This rock is Nisyros and the volcano's eruptions are said to be the angry breathing of the defeated Giant.

The island's capital, and home to the island's port, is Mandraki and is one of the largest villages on Nisyros. Mandraki is characterised by charming cobblestoned streets and squares and typical Greek whitewashed two storeyed houses complete with wooden balconies. The nightlife is not very intense but you will surely have a good time in the village where there are little tavernas and some bars to enjoy.

It can be reached by ferry from Piraeus, Kos and Rhodes.

Symi to Nisyros Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 27/01/2025 and 02/02/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
SAOS Ferries 08:40 12:10 3 hours 30 minutes Thu
SAOS Ferries 13:30 17:00 3 hours 30 minutes Fri
Blue Star Ferries 17:30 21:20 3 hours 50 minutes Tue
Blue Star Ferries 19:40 23:30 3 hours 50 minutes Sat

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