Ferry from Lipsi to Symi (Gialos)
3h 20m to 7h 25m · from €18.50 · 2 operators
Lipsi to Symi at a glance
Ferries from Lipsi to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 12 times over the next 14 days, roughly 6 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 01:30 and the latest is 23:25. The crossing takes between 3h 20m and 7h 25m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Published fares start from €18.50 on a conventional ferry and from €41.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 26 July 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €18.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €41.00 | 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 26 July 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
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.
Lipsi to Symi Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €18.50 on a conventional ferry and from €41.00 on a high-speed vessel. 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 | €41.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express |
Weekly Lipsi to Symi Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 01:30 | 07:25 | 5h 55m | €18.50 | now to 2026-09-09 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 12:15 | 16:15 | 4h | €41.00 | 2026-11-15 to 2027-02-28 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 12:20 | 16:25 | 4h 05m | €41.00 | 2026-09-02 to 2026-10-07 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 12:20 | 16:25 | 4h 05m | €41.00 | 2026-09-05 to 2026-10-24 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 12:20 | 16:25 | 4h 05m | €41.00 | 2026-09-06 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 12:20 | 16:20 | 4h | €42.00 | 2026-10-31 to 2026-11-07 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 12:20 | 16:20 | 4h | €42.00 | 2026-11-01 to 2026-11-01 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 12:20 | 17:15 | 4h 55m | €41.00 | now to 2026-08-26 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 12:20 | 17:15 | 4h 55m | €41.00 | now to 2026-08-30 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 13:05 | 16:20 | 3h 15m | €42.00 | 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-09 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:05 | 16:20 | 3h 15m | €41.00 | 2026-11-16 to 2027-03-29 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:10 | 16:30 | 3h 20m | €41.00 | 2027-04-05 to 2027-07-26 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 13:10 | 16:30 | 3h 20m | €42.00 | 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-02 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 14:00 | 17:10 | 3h 10m | €41.00 | 2026-10-28 to 2027-05-05 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 14:00 | 17:10 | 3h 10m | €42.00 | 2026-10-30 to 2026-11-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 14:00 | 17:10 | 3h 10m | €42.00 | 2026-11-04 to 2026-11-04 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 14:00 | 17:10 | 3h 10m | €41.00 | 2026-11-13 to 2027-05-07 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 14:00 | 17:10 | 3h 10m | €41.00 | 2026-11-14 to 2027-04-10 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 22:50 | 06:15 | 7h 25m | €18.50 | 2026-08-20 to 2026-08-27 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 23:25 | 06:15 | 6h 50m | €18.50 | 2026-09-03 to 2026-09-24 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 23:30 | 05:25 | 5h 55m | €18.50 | 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 23:45 | 07:30 | 7h 45m | €18.50 | 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-29 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Lipsi to Symi between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 13:10 | 16:30 | 3h 20m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 01:30 | 07:25 | 5h 55m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 12:20 | 17:15 | 4h 55m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 22:50 | 06:15 | 7h 25m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-08-29 | 12:20 | 17:15 | 4h 55m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 12:20 | 17:15 | 4h 55m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 13:10 | 16:30 | 3h 20m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 01:30 | 07:25 | 5h 55m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 12:20 | 16:25 | 4h 05m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 23:25 | 06:15 | 6h 50m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 12:20 | 16:25 | 4h 05m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 12:20 | 16:25 | 4h 05m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Lipsi to Symi?
Ferries from Lipsi to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 12 times over the next 14 days, roughly 6 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Lipsi to Symi today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Lipsi to Symi (Gialos) today. Departure time: 13:10.
How many ferries run from Lipsi to Symi this week?
6 sailings from Lipsi to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Wednesdays.
What time is the first ferry from Lipsi to Symi?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Lipsi to Symi (Gialos) usually leaves at 12:20. Across the published schedule departure times range from 01:30 to 23:25.
How long is the ferry from Lipsi to Symi?
The fastest crossing from Lipsi to Symi (Gialos) takes 3h 20m and the slowest 7h 25m. On this route conventional ferries take 5h 55m to 7h 25m and high-speed vessels take 3h 20m to 4h 55m.
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 €41.00 on a high-speed vessel. 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 and Dodekanisos Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Lipsi to Symi ferry
- At smaller island ports, taxis are scarce; book one in advance or confirm with your hotel that a transfer is arranged.
- If you need an invoice for business travel, request it at the time of booking – it is much harder to obtain after the journey.
- 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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