Ferry from Symi (Gialos) to Rhodes (Rodos)

The Symi to Rhodes ferry is one of the busiest short hops in the Dodecanese. Rhodes is the natural hub for the region, and Symi – with its tiered neoclassical harbour and remarkably preserved old town – is one of its most visited neighbours. The route is served daily from March through to December, and it gets very busy indeed in summer. Travelling the other way, the Rhodes to Symi ferry makes the same short hop in reverse.

In peak summer, up to 8 ferries a day connect the two islands, making this one of the most frequent ferry routes in the eastern Aegean. The shoulder months of April, May, September, and October still offer 4 to 7 sailings on most days, while November and December settle back to a single daily departure. If you are planning a day trip from Rhodes to Symi, the summer timetable makes that easy.

Symi to Rhodes Ferry Fares

Weekly Symi to Rhodes Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

Hiring a car

Is it worth hiring a car in Rhodes?

Worth it if you're staying more than a couple of days, since the island is large and its two bus companies (Roda in the west, KTEL in the east) don't make it easy to combine both coasts in a day. The port is a 10-minute walk from Rhodes Old Town, with paid parking nearby. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Symi to Rhodes between 5 September 2026 and 18 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Symi to Rhodes 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.
• The ship's tannoy system uses a chime before announcements; listen for the three-tone signal that precedes important information about arrivals or delays.
• Once you arrive in Rhodes, the medieval walled Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, with the Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master as its centrepieces. Tsambika Beach on the east coast and the ancient hilltop site of Lindos are the island's other headline attractions.

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