Ferry from Symi (Gialos) to Tilos (Livadia)
1h 25m to 2h 10m · from €7.50 · 2 operators
Symi to Tilos at a glance
Ferries from Symi (Gialos) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled 7 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 16:50 and the latest is 20:20. The crossing takes between 1h 25m and 2h 10m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €7.50 on a conventional ferry and from €16.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 6 May 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €7.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €16.00 | 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 6 May 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Symi to Tilos Route Map
The Symi to Tilos ferry route links two of the most rewarding smaller islands in the Dodecanese. Symi’s neoclassical harbour and hillside villages are hard to leave, but Tilos — quieter, wilder, and refreshingly unhurried — makes a compelling next stop. Ferries run from March to October, so plan your visit within the season.
Sailings run once a day during the operating season. It is a limited schedule, so check the timetable carefully before committing to your dates — services operate on selected days rather than every day of the week.
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Symi to Tilos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €7.50 on a conventional ferry and from €16.00 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 | €7.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel | €16.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express |
Weekly Symi to Tilos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:50 | 10:30 | 1h 40m | €16.00 | 2026-11-10 to 2027-03-30 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 08:55 | 10:35 | 1h 40m | €17.30 | 2026-10-13 to 2027-05-04 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:55 | 10:35 | 1h 40m | €16.00 | 2026-10-15 to 2027-05-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 08:55 | 10:35 | 1h 40m | €17.30 | 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-05 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:55 | 10:35 | 1h 40m | €16.00 | 2027-04-06 to 2027-04-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| SAOS Ferries | Saonisos conventional | 16:50 | 19:00 | 2h 10m | 2026-09-19 to 2026-10-03 | Book the Saonisos sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 17:20 | 18:45 | 1h 25m | €7.50 | 2026-09-18 to 2026-09-25 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 17:30 | 19:05 | 1h 35m | €7.50 | now to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 19:40 | 21:15 | 1h 35m | €7.50 | 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| SAOS Ferries | Saonisos conventional | 20:20 | 22:30 | 2h 10m | 2026-09-17 to 2026-10-01 | Book the Saonisos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Symi to Tilos between 25 September 2026 and 8 October 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 2026-09-25 | 17:20 | 18:45 | 1h 25m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-09-26 | 16:50 | 19:00 | 2h 10m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 2026-09-28 | 17:30 | 19:05 | 1h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-10-01 | 20:20 | 22:30 | 2h 10m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Fri 2026-10-02 | 19:40 | 21:15 | 1h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-10-03 | 16:50 | 19:00 | 2h 10m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 2026-10-05 | 17:30 | 19:05 | 1h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Symi to Tilos?
Ferries from Symi (Gialos) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled 7 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Symi to Tilos today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Symi (Gialos) to Tilos (Livadia) today. Departure time: 17:20.
How many ferries run from Symi to Tilos this week?
4 sailings from Symi (Gialos) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays.
What time is the first ferry from Symi to Tilos?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Symi (Gialos) to Tilos (Livadia) usually leaves at 17:30. Across the published schedule departure times range from 16:50 to 20:20.
How long is the ferry from Symi to Tilos?
The fastest crossing from Symi (Gialos) to Tilos (Livadia) takes 1h 25m and the slowest 2h 10m. Typical crossing times by operator: Blue Star Ferries 1h 25m to 1h 35m and SAOS Ferries 2h 10m.
How much does the Symi to Tilos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Symi (Gialos) to Tilos (Livadia) ferry start from €7.50 on a conventional ferry and from €16.00 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 Symi to Tilos route?
The Symi (Gialos) to Tilos (Livadia) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Symi to Tilos 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.
- Island-hopping in May or June means you can often be spontaneous about your next destination – flexibility that is simply not possible in August.
- Short hops in the Dodecanese (e.g. Rhodes to Symi, or Kos to Kalymnos) pass through strikingly scenic straits – make sure your phone is charged for photos.
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