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.
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 Karpathos lies in the Aegean Sea and is the second largest of the Dodecanese group of islands. The island sits between the neighbouring islands of Crete and Rhodes and is widely regarded as being one of the most spectacular of all the Greek islands. Unlike many of its neighbours, and probably as a result of its relatively remote location, Karpathos only began to develop in the last couple of decades. However, the development that has taken place is largely restricted to the southern parts of the island. The northern and central parts of the island have retained their authenticity and are largely unspoilt, with pretty little villages that seem miles away from tourism. Perhaps the island's most famous features are its beaches with golden sand and crystal clear waters. The island is popular with families and also with hikers who like to explore the many trekking paths that criss cross the island.
Ferries from Karpathos depart to the ports of Piraeus, Rhodes, Heraklion, Milos, Anafi, Sitia, Santorini, Chalki and Kasos.
