Symi – Karpathos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Symi – Karpathos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
The Symi (Simi) Karpathos ferry is operated by
Ferries from Symi (Simi) to Karpathos typically depart from Symi (Simi) at around 05:40. The average sailing time of a Karpathos Symi (Simi) ferry is approximately 5h 30m.
Ferry prices for Symi (Simi) Karpathos ferries typically range between €62* and €100*. The average price is around €73*. The cheapest ferry prices from Symi (Simi) to Karpathos start from €37*. The average price for a foot passenger is €73*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Symi (Simi) to Karpathos is approximately 80.7 miles (129.8km), or 70.1 nautical miles.
No ferry operators currently provide a car ferry between Symi (Simi) and Karpathos
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Symi (Simi) to Karpathos with Blue Star Ferries.
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| Symi (Simi) - Karpathos Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | 73 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 05:40 | |
| Distance | 70 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Symi is a small island of the Dodecanese group, north of Rhodes in Greece. In recent years Symi has become a haven for tourists from abroad.
The island of Karpathos is a bastion of Greek tradition. This roughhewn sliver of land, found in the far-flung reaches of Greece’s vast collection of Aegean Sea islands, has preserved many of its ancient customs and a unique island dialect. Some locals still wear the native dress too; a peculiar style of brightly-coloured patterns stitched onto fabric of contrasting black. Literary buffs will also recognise Karpathos from the pages of Homer’s epic poem the Iliad as a participant in the Trojan War. With such a deep-rooted culture and an average temperature that surpasses that of any other region in Greece, there is little wonder Karpathos has blossomed into such a popular tourist destination. During the summer, visitors flock to the island to make the most of the sultry Mediterranean warmth from one of the beaches that run in a broken chain along the rutted coastline. From here one can watch the sun set over the glistening blue surf of the Carpathian Sea. The port in Karpathos is found in the town of Karpathos that sits on the edge of a bay to the south-east. It is a small facility formed around an artificial inlet created by a single pier and a breakwater. Ferries leave from a wide spot on the surrounding promenade, just before the road tapers into the pier. Though there is no terminal building, passengers can make use of the facilities that line the curve of the promenade, including an ATM machine and a host of cafes and restaurants selling hot food and drink. Though the island is largely remote and dominated by a vista of steep, barren hills, most populated areas are well supported by a number of transport links. Though most locals travel across Karpathos’ twisting network of paved roads by car, visitors will find it far easier to make use of the year-round bus service that shuttles passengers between the major towns of Olympos, Diafani and Karpathos. Fixed-rate taxis called agoraias can also be found lurking by the harbour offering reasonably-priced trips to a range of destinations. A vast number of ferry routes currently operate from the port in Karpathos throughout the week. Services hosted by Anek Lines stretch in all directions, largely to the neighbouring islands across the Aegean Sea: Kasos, Chalki, Rhodes, Thira, Anafi, Milos, and the towns of Sitia and Heraklion on the large island of Crete. Another service makes the longer voyage north to the Greek mainland and the city of Piraeus near the centre of Athens.
