Patmos – Symi
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Patmos – Symi
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
The Patmos Symi ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies; Dodekanisos Seaways & Blue Star Ferries.Patmos Symi ferries take around 3 hours 45 minutes. The ferry costs between €44.37 and €196.18, 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 Patmos to Symi.
The first Patmos Symi ferry typically departs from Patmos at around 00:25. The last ferry usually departs at 22:45.
The Patmos Symi ferry trip can take around 3 hours 45 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 3 hours 40 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 6 weekly sailings from Patmos to Symi provided by Dodekanisos Seaways & Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Dodekanisos Seaways provide 4 sailings weekly. Blue Star Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly.
Patmos Symi ferry prices typically range between 44€* and 196€*. The average price is typically 84€*. The cheapest Patmos Symi ferry prices start from 44€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 79€*. The average price for a car is 223€*.
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 1 May 2025.
The distance between Patmos to Symi is approximately 99.5 miles (160.1km) or 86.5 nautical miles.
Yes, Dodekanisos Seaways & Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Patmos and Symi. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Patmos and Symi.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Dodekanisos Seaways & Blue Star Ferries ferries between Patmos and Symi.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Patmos to Symi with Dodekanisos Seaways & 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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| Patmos - Symi (Simi) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways | |
| Average Price | 51 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 56m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 35m | |
| First Ferry | 02:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:40 | |
| Distance | 86 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Located in the Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Patmos is part of the Dodecanese group of islands. It is one of the most northerly islands in the Dodecanese and lies just off the west coast of Turkey. Patmos' capital is the town of Chora and its port is in the town of Skala. The island, which is also known as the "island of the Apocalypse" is popular with tourists from around the world. However, there is more to the island than this. It is a pretty island with traditional whitewashed houses, crystal clear waters, excellent food and a thriving nightlife.
The Cave of the Apocalypse, a major visitor attraction, is reputedly to have been the cave where Saint Ioannis heard the voice of God and wrote the Apocalypse. In the cave, visitors can see the cross engraved by Saint Ioannis along with three small cracks on the rock through which the voice of God came, symbolising the Holy Trinity.
Patmos is connected by ferry to Piraeus, the other islands of the Dodecanese, and also with other islands of the Aegean Sea, like Samos and Ikaria. The ferry from Piraeus takes about 7 hours to reach the port of Patmos. The journey to the nearby islands of the Dodecanese take about 1-1.5 hours, while the trips from Ikaria or Samos take a little longer.
The Greek island of Symi is one of the Southern Dodecanese and is located to the north of the island of Rhodes and is close to the coast of south west Turkey. The island is around 13 km in length, north to south, and about 8 km east to west and has a total land area of around 70 sq. km. The four main areas on the island are Yialos, which is where the island's main harbour is located, Chorio is the top town, Pedi Bay is the valley that is located below Chorio and Nimborios is the bay and settlement that lies to the north of Yialos. Also on the island is the small village of Marathounda and the Monastery at Panormitis.
There are a number of popular sites across the island and includes a number of old churches and monasteries with one worth visiting being the Church of Constantinos and Eleni on the southern slopes of the Vigla which has lovely gardens and terraces. Also on the island, and built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, is the Monastery of the Archangel Michael at Roukouniotis which was built on the site of a 5th century monastery, which itself was built on the site of a pre-Christian temple.
