Ferry from Lipsi to Symi (Gialos)
5h 55m to 7h 45m · from €18.50 · 1 operator
The main ferry port on the Greek island of Symi is Gialos. Gialos port guide.
Lipsi to Symi at a glance
Ferries from Lipsi to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 23:30 and the latest is 23:45. The crossing takes between 5h 55m and 7h 45m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €18.50 on a conventional ferry and from €37.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 4 December 2026. There are sailings on Tuesday and Thursday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 27 September 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €18.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 4 December 2026 | €37.00 | Book now |
| ECO Seat | €18.50 | Book now |
| AB22 Cabin | €29.00 | Book now |
Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 27 September 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Lipsi to Symi through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in May (about one a day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
Tap a month to see how it ran
Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 20 | 20 of 30 | most days |
| December 2025 | 25 | 24 of 31 | about one a day |
| January 2026 | 24 | 20 of 31 | about one a day |
| February 2026 | 20 | 18 of 28 | most days |
| March 2026 | 25 | 24 of 31 | about one a day |
| April 2026 | 27 | 25 of 30 | about one a day |
| May 2026 | 29 | 24 of 31 | about one a day |
| June 2026 | 25 | 21 of 30 | about one a day |
| July 2026 | 28 | 23 of 31 | about one a day |
| August 2026 | 26 | 23 of 31 | about one a day |
| September 2026 | 27 | 25 of 30 | about one a day |
| October 2026 | 27 | 24 of 30 | about one a day |
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Paros)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos, Blue Star Paros)
These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Lipsi to Symi Route Map
Lipsi to Symi runs the length of the middle Dodecanese, taking about three and a half hours on the Dodekanisos Express and up to seven and a half on the Blue Star Patmos, which calls at Leros, Kalymnos, Kos and Rhodes along the way. The gap between the two is substantial, so it is worth knowing which vessel you have booked before planning the rest of the day.
Symi's harbour is the draw, a bay ringed by tiers of pastel neoclassical and Italianate mansions rising up the hillsides, and ferries berth right in the middle of it. The island made its money from sponge diving and boat building, and the scale of the houses reflects it. Seafood along the waterfront is good, and the Panormitis Monastery on the south coast is a separate port call on some sailings.
Sailings run most days across a fortnight in season, split between the fast craft and the conventional ferry. Current departures, vessels and fares are shown in the table below, from around €18.50. If the direct boat does not fit, Rhodes has frequent short crossings to Symi throughout the day in summer.
Weekly Lipsi to Symi Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Lipsi.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 23:30 | |
| 23:45 |
Dodekanisos Seaways
Book Dodekanisos Seaways tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 13:05 | |
| 14:00 |
First sailing in this period: Fri 4 December.
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 17 November 2026 to 27 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 4 of the 14 days from 17 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 23:30, latest 23:45. Fastest crossing 5h 55m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 23 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 13:05, latest 23:45. Fastest crossing 3h 10m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- January 2027: sails on 21 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 13:05, latest 23:45. Fastest crossing 3h 10m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- February 2027: sails on 12 of 28 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 13:05, latest 14:00. Fastest crossing 3h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- March 2027: sails on 13 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 13:10, latest 14:00. Fastest crossing 3h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- April 2027: sails on 14 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 13:10, latest 14:00. Fastest crossing 3h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- May 2027: sails on 7 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 13:10, latest 14:00. Fastest crossing 3h 10m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- June 2027: sails on 4 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:10. Fastest crossing 3h 20m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- July 2027: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:10. Fastest crossing 3h 20m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- August 2027: sails on 5 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:10. Fastest crossing 3h 20m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- September 2027: sails on 4 of the 27 days to 27 September, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:10. Fastest crossing 3h 20m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
Lipsi to Symi Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €18.50 on a conventional ferry and from €37.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 4 December 2026. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €18.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 4 December 2026 | €37.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| AB22 Cabin | cabin | €29.00 |
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €29.00 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €29.00 |
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €33.50 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €33.50 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €33.50 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €33.50 |
| AB21 Cabin | cabin | €38.00 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €38.00 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €40.00 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €40.00 |
| A4BRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €45.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €49.00 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €49.00 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €49.00 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €49.00 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €52.00 |
| L2DBRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €53.50 |
| A4BRTH3 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| A4BRTH4 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| A4BRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €57.00 |
| L2DBRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €68.00 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €18.50 |
| ATS1 Seat | passenger | €20.50 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €20.50 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €20.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Other companies quoting this crossing
These companies publish a tariff for the crossing but have no departure in the timetable below, which is why they are not among the operators counted for this route. Their figures are a guide to what they charge when they do sail it.
Dodekanisos Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| ATS Seat | passenger | €37.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Lipsi to Symi between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 17 November | 23:30 | 05:25 next day | 5h 55m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 19 November | 23:45 | 07:30 next day | 7h 45m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 24 November | 23:30 | 05:25 next day | 5h 55m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 26 November | 23:45 | 07:30 next day | 7h 45m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Lipsi to Symi?
Ferries from Lipsi to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday and Thursday. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Lipsi to Symi today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Lipsi to Symi (Gialos) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 17 November 2026, at 23:30. Departures fall on Tuesday and Thursday.
How many ferries run from Lipsi to Symi this week?
2 sailings from Lipsi to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Lipsi to Symi?
The first ferry from Lipsi to Symi (Gialos) leaves at 23:30 and the last at 23:45.
How long is the ferry from Lipsi to Symi?
The fastest crossing from Lipsi to Symi (Gialos) takes 5h 55m and the slowest 7h 45m.
How much does the Lipsi to Symi ferry cost?
Published fares for the Lipsi to Symi (Gialos) ferry start from €18.50 on a conventional ferry and from €37.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 4 December 2026. A cabin berth is published from €29.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Lipsi to Symi route?
The Lipsi to Symi (Gialos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. In the next 14 days crossings run on conventional ferries; high-speed sailings are published again from 4 December 2026.
Tips for the Lipsi to Symi ferry
- Gangways on older vessels can be steep and narrow – wheeled suitcases are harder to manage than backpacks on these boarding ramps.
- The ferry approach into a Greek island harbour is often the most beautiful part of the journey – get onto the bow deck 15–20 minutes before arrival.
- In Symi, the neoclassical mansions in shades of ochre, terracotta, and gold rising above the harbour of Gialos form one of the most striking port scenes in the Dodecanese. St Georges Bay on the island's east coast offers some of the best swimming in the area, and the island is a short ferry ride from Rhodes.
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