Ferry from Symi (Gialos) to Leros (Lakki)
4h 15m to 5h 40m · from €23.00 · 1 operator
Symi to Leros at a glance
Ferries from Symi (Gialos) to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 18:15 and the latest is 18:30. The crossing takes between 4h 15m and 5h 40m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €23.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday and Wednesday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 28 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €23.00 | Book now |
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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 28 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Symi to Leros Route Map
Symi to Leros takes between about four and a quarter and five and a half hours on Blue Star Ferries' Blue Star 2 or Blue Star Patmos, depending on the calls made along the way. Both are large conventional ferries with lounges, a bar and open decks, so it is a comfortable run north through the Dodecanese. The crossing is open water for most of its length.
These ferries dock at Lakki, Leros's main port, which is worth a look in its own right for the 1930s Italian Rationalist architecture built right around the harbour. Leros is quiet and understated, popular with travellers who want a less commercial Dodecanese island, and the hilltop Castle of Panteli looks down over the east coast. The older main town, Platanos, and the beach village of Agia Marina are a short drive from the port.
The route runs a couple of times a week, so departure days shape the planning. The current timetable and fares are in the table below, with fares starting around €23. Leros has an airport with domestic flights and frequent catamaran links to Patmos, Lipsi and Kos.
Symi to Leros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €23.00 on a conventional ferry. 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 | €23.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
Weekly Symi to Leros 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 2 conventional | 18:15 | 22:30 | 4h 15m | €23.00 | now to 2026-09-01 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 18:30 | 00:10 | 5h 40m | €23.00 | now to 2026-10-28 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Symi to Leros between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 18:15 | 22:30 | 4h 15m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 18:30 | 00:10 | 5h 40m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 18:15 | 22:30 | 4h 15m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 18:30 | 00:10 | 5h 40m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Symi to Leros?
Ferries from Symi (Gialos) to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday and Wednesday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 28 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Symi to Leros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Symi (Gialos) to Leros (Lakki) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 25 August 2026, at 18:15. Departures fall on Tuesday and Wednesday.
How many ferries run from Symi to Leros this week?
2 sailings from Symi (Gialos) to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Symi to Leros?
Scheduled departures from Symi (Gialos) to Leros (Lakki) leave at 18:15 and 18:30.
How long is the ferry from Symi to Leros?
The fastest crossing from Symi (Gialos) to Leros (Lakki) takes 4h 15m and the slowest 5h 40m.
How much does the Symi to Leros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Symi (Gialos) to Leros (Lakki) ferry start from €23.00 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Symi to Leros route?
The Symi (Gialos) to Leros (Lakki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Symi to Leros ferry
- Symi's harbour has two separate docking points: Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans use the clock tower, while larger conventional ferries dock at the New Port, a shadeless 15-minute walk away with no shops or taxis – confirm which one applies before you set off.
- Buy or confirm ferry tickets at the Symi Tours office on the harbour front, the long-standing general agent for Dodekanisos Seaways and Blue Star Ferries, rather than assuming online booking alone will guarantee your allocated departure point.
- Don't confuse the scheduled Dodekanisos Seaways or ANES catamarans with the organised day-trip excursion boats from Rhodes, which fill the harbour around midday and typically call passengers back for a fixed afternoon return sailing.
- Reclining seats in the standard passenger class are comfortable enough for a 3–4 hour nap; bring a small travel pillow and a light blanket.
- If you feel claustrophobic in enclosed spaces, reserve a window seat or opt for an outdoor berth – the open deck is always available.
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