Symi (Simi) - Kalymnos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Symi (Simi) - Kalymnos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
The Symi (Simi) Kalymnos ferry is serviced by 3 ferry companies; Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries.Symi (Simi) Kalymnos ferries take around 2 hours 5 minutes. The ferry costs between 30 and 163, 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 (Simi) to Kalymnos.
The first Symi (Simi) Kalymnos ferry typically departs from Symi (Simi) at around 07:25. The last ferry usually departs at 19:45.
The Symi (Simi) Kalymnos ferry trip can take around 2 hours 5 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 2 hours. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 9 weekly sailings from Symi (Simi) to Kalymnos provided by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly. Dodekanisos Seaways provide 5 sailings weekly. SAOS Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly.
Symi (Simi) Kalymnos ferry prices typically range between 30€* and 163€*. The average price is typically 63€*. The cheapest Symi (Simi) Kalymnos ferry prices start from 30€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 63€*.
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 March 2026.
The distance between Symi (Simi) to Kalymnos is approximately 62.6 miles (100.7km) or 54.4 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Symi (Simi) and Kalymnos. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Symi (Simi) and Kalymnos.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries ferries between Symi (Simi) and Kalymnos.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Symi (Simi) to Kalymnos with Blue Star Ferries & Dodekanisos Seaways. 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) - Kalymnos Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Dodecanese Islands | |
| Destination | Dodecanese Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways & SAOS Ferries | |
| Average Price | €63 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 9 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h 5 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h | |
| First Ferry | 07:25 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:45 | |
| Distance | 54 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2026.
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.
The Greek island of Kalymnos lies in the south east Aegean Sea and is located between the islands of Kos and Leros, and is one of the Dodecanese group of islands. The island is quite small with a land area of just over 100 sq. km but despite this it is the fourth largest of all the Dodecanese islands. The island's name has changed over its history. It was first named Kalynda, then Kalymna and then finally, Kalymnos. The island's capital is Pothis, although the most of the island's residents live in Chora, and is the island's second largest town.
Kalymnos is known for its sponge divers and sponge fisheries and it's inland terrain is steep and rocky and is popular with climbers. There are over 1,300 different climbing routes on the island that range in difficulty and terrain. Some routes are on slabs, some on big walls or on overhangs. The landscape used to be a curse for the island's residents but as it attracts visitors to the island it is now a blessing, certainly in terms of tourism.
There is a frequent ferry service to Piraeus, Rhodes and to the other Dodecanese islands. There are also ferry routes operating to the Cyclades islands, Samos and, during the summer season, to Chios, Mytilini, and Thessaloniki.
