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There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Sými by bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Sultanbeylibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Sultanbeyli to Marmarisbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Symiferry ferry Bsf
    15h
    €86–113

  2. Bus, ferry via Bodrum #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Bodrumbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Symiferry ferry Bsf
    16h 1m
    €55–111

  3. Drive, ferry, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Bodrumcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Agia Marinaferry ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Agia Marina to Symicarferry car ferry
    11h 10m
    €125–304

  4. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Milas–Bodrum Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV)plane plane SAW - BJV
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Symiferry ferry
    10h 7m
    €72–197

  5. Bus, ferry via Bodrum

    1. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Bodrum Torba Otogarbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Symiferry ferry Bsf
    15h 45m
    €56–108

  6. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Marmarisbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Symiferry ferry Bsf
    15h 54m
    €71–107

  7. Fly Istanbul to Milas–Bodrum Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV)plane plane IST - BJV
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Symiferry ferry
    9h 52m
    €252–327

  8. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Dalaman Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dalaman Airport (DLM)plane plane SAW - DLM
    2. Take the bus from Dalaman Havalimanı to Marmaris Otogarbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Symiferry ferry
    10h 11m
    €94–194

  9. Fly Istanbul to Dalaman Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Dalaman Airport (DLM)plane plane IST - DLM
    2. Take the bus from Dalaman Havalimanı to Marmaris Otogarbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Symiferry ferry
    9h 56m
    €239–514

Istanbul to Sými by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 843 km
  • Duration: 15h

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sými, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Sými. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Sultanbeyli, take the bus to Marmaris, walk to Port of Marmaris, take the ferry to Port of Rhodes, then take the ferry to Symi. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Istanbul to Symi via Port of Bodrum, Agia Marina, and Agia Marina in around 11h 10m.

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