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Athens to Sými ferries

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Trip Overview

The average ferry between Athens and Sými takes 15h 51m and the fastest ferry takes 14h 25m. The ferry runs, on average, 3 times per week from Athens to Sými. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 51m
Duration
438 km
Distance
€100
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Athens to Sými ferry times

Ferries run 3 times a week between Athens and Sými. The earliest departure is at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Athens is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Sými at 7:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 15h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ferry ferry 16h 30m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ferry ferry 16h 40m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ferry ferry 14h 25m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Athens to Sými? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 438.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 51m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Sými, Greece?

Blue Star Ferries operates a ferry from Port of Piraeus to Symi once daily. Tickets cost €85–220 and the journey takes 15h.

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