Ferry from Tilos (Livadia) to Symi (Gialos)
1h 35m to 2h 05m · from €7.50 · 3 operators
Tilos to Symi at a glance
Ferries from Tilos (Livadia) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 7 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 03:05 and the latest is 13:55. The crossing takes between 1h 35m and 2h 05m, 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 €17.30 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 | €17.30 | 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.
Tilos to Symi Route Map
Tilos to Symi takes between about an hour and a half and two and a quarter hours depending on the boat. Blue Star Ferries runs the Blue Star Patmos through on its longer route, while SAOS Ferries covers it with the smaller Saonisos and Stavros. It is a short enough crossing to spend on deck, with the Dodecanese coastline in view for much of it.
Symi's harbour is the draw, with tiers of colourful Italianate mansions rising up the hillside above the waterfront, a legacy of the island's sponge-diving wealth. Most arrivals stay around Symi Town for the views and the seafood, and the Panormitis Monastery on the south of the island is the other main outing. It is a small island and gets busy with day trippers from Rhodes in the middle of the day.
There are several sailings a week in season across the two operators, enough to make this a practical hop rather than a planning exercise. The current timetable and fares are shown in the table below, with fares starting around €7.50. Symi has frequent onward links to Rhodes, so it works well as a stepping stone in that direction.
Tilos to Symi Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €7.50 on a conventional ferry and from €17.30 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 | €17.30 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Weekly Tilos 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 | 03:05 | 04:40 | 1h 35m | €7.50 | now to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 05:55 | 07:30 | 1h 35m | €7.50 | 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| SAOS Ferries | Saonisos conventional | 10:40 | 12:45 | 2h 05m | 2026-09-19 to 2026-10-03 | Book the Saonisos sailing | ||
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:50 | 15:30 | 1h 40m | 2026-11-10 to 2027-03-30 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | ||
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 13:55 | 15:35 | 1h 40m | €17.30 | 2026-10-13 to 2027-05-04 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:55 | 15:35 | 1h 40m | 2026-10-15 to 2027-05-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | ||
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 13:55 | 15:35 | 1h 40m | €17.30 | 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-05 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:55 | 15:35 | 1h 40m | 2027-04-06 to 2027-04-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Tilos to Symi between 2 October 2026 and 15 October 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 2026-10-02 | 05:55 | 07:30 | 1h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-10-03 | 10:40 | 12:45 | 2h 05m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 2026-10-05 | 03:05 | 04:40 | 1h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-10-09 | 05:55 | 07:30 | 1h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-10-12 | 03:05 | 04:40 | 1h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-13 | 13:55 | 15:35 | 1h 40m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-10-15 | 13:55 | 15:35 | 1h 40m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Tilos to Symi?
Ferries from Tilos (Livadia) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 7 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. 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 Tilos to Symi today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Tilos (Livadia) to Symi (Gialos) today. Departure time: 05:55.
How many ferries run from Tilos to Symi this week?
3 sailings from Tilos (Livadia) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Mondays and Fridays.
What time is the first ferry from Tilos to Symi?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Tilos (Livadia) to Symi (Gialos) usually leaves at 05:55. Across the published schedule departure times range from 03:05 to 13:55.
How long is the ferry from Tilos to Symi?
The fastest crossing from Tilos (Livadia) to Symi (Gialos) takes 1h 35m and the slowest 2h 05m. On this route conventional ferries take 1h 35m to 2h 05m and high-speed vessels take 1h 40m.
How much does the Tilos to Symi ferry cost?
Published fares for the Tilos (Livadia) to Symi (Gialos) ferry start from €7.50 on a conventional ferry and from €17.30 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 Tilos to Symi route?
The Tilos (Livadia) to Symi (Gialos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Tilos to Symi ferry
- If you have mobility issues, inform the ferry company in advance – assistance can be arranged for boarding and disembarkation at most major ports.
- A short crossing gives you a very limited window to buy food on board; eat before you board or bring your own snacks.
- Autumn schedule reductions typically happen in stages: first in late September, then again in late October – always check the timetable for your specific dates.
- 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.
- 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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