Ferry from Symi (Gialos) to Tilos (Livadia)
1h 35m to 2h 10m · from €7.50 · 3 operators
Symi to Tilos at a glance
Ferries from Symi (Gialos) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled 10 times over the next 14 days, most days. The earliest departure in that window is 08:55 and the latest is 20:25. The crossing takes between 1h 35m and 2h 10m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 3 operators: Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €7.50 on a conventional ferry and from €15.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday, 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 | €15.00 | 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 through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in March (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 22 | 16 of 31 | most days |
| November 2025 | 24 | 16 of 30 | about one a day |
| December 2025 | 21 | 17 of 31 | most days |
| January 2026 | 24 | 16 of 31 | about one a day |
| February 2026 | 20 | 15 of 28 | most days |
| March 2026 | 27 | 18 of 31 | about one a day |
| April 2026 | 25 | 17 of 30 | about one a day |
| May 2026 | 19 | 14 of 31 | every other day |
| June 2026 | 18 | 14 of 30 | every other day |
| July 2026 | 18 | 14 of 31 | every other day |
| August 2026 | 18 | 13 of 31 | every other day |
| September 2026 | 20 | 14 of 30 | most days |
October 2025 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
A.N.E.Kalymnoy (Nhsos Kalymnos)
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Paros)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisosd)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisosd)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos, Stavros)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisos)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
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 €15.00 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 Paros |
| High-speed vessel | €15.00 | 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 Pride high-speed | 08:50 | 10:30 | 1h 40m | €15.00 | 2026-11-10 to 2027-01-07 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:50 | 10:30 | 1h 40m | €15.00 | 2027-01-12 to 2027-02-25 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 08:55 | 10:35 | 1h 40m | €15.00 | 2026-11-03 to 2026-11-05 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 08:55 | 10:35 | 1h 40m | €15.00 | 2026-10-20 to 2027-05-04 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:55 | 10:35 | 1h 40m | €15.00 | 2026-10-27 to 2027-04-08 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:55 | 10:35 | 1h 40m | €15.00 | 2026-10-15 to 2027-05-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| SAOS Ferries | Saonisos conventional | 16:50 | 19:00 | 2h 10m | €7.80 | 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-17 | Book the Saonisos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 17:30 | 19:05 | 1h 35m | €7.50 | 2026-10-19 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 | 2026-10-23 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| SAOS Ferries | Saonisos conventional | 20:20 | 22:30 | 2h 10m | €7.80 | 2026-10-15 to 2026-10-15 | Book the Saonisos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Paros conventional | 20:25 | 22:00 | 1h 35m | €7.50 | 2026-10-16 to 2026-10-16 | Book the Blue Star Paros sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Symi to Tilos between 15 October 2026 and 28 October 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 2026-10-15 | 08:55 | 10:35 | 1h 40m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-10-15 | 20:20 | 22:30 | 2h 10m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Fri 2026-10-16 | 20:25 | 22:00 | 1h 35m | Blue Star Paros | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-10-17 | 16:50 | 19:00 | 2h 10m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 2026-10-19 | 17:30 | 19:05 | 1h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-20 | 08:55 | 10:35 | 1h 40m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-10-22 | 08:55 | 10:35 | 1h 40m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-10-23 | 19:40 | 21:15 | 1h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-10-26 | 17:30 | 19:05 | 1h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-27 | 08:55 | 10:35 | 1h 40m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Symi to Tilos?
Ferries from Symi (Gialos) to Tilos (Livadia) are scheduled 10 times over the next 14 days, most days. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Symi to Tilos today?
Yes, there are 2 sailings from Symi (Gialos) to Tilos (Livadia) today. Departure times: 08:55 and 20:20.
How many ferries run from Symi to Tilos this week?
6 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 day is Thursdays.
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 16:50. Across the published schedule departure times range from 08:55 to 20:25.
How long is the ferry from Symi to Tilos?
The fastest crossing from Symi (Gialos) to Tilos (Livadia) takes 1h 35m and the slowest 2h 10m. On this route conventional ferries take 1h 35m to 2h 10m and high-speed vessels take 1h 40m.
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 €15.00 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, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
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.
- Air conditioning inside Greek ferries can be set very cold, especially in summer – keep a light layer in your day bag even in hot weather.
- If a ferry is cancelled due to weather, you are entitled to a full refund or rebooking on the next available sailing; go to the operator's port office immediately.
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