Tilos – Symi (Simi)
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Tilos – Symi (Simi)
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Depending on the season their are about 3 weekly sailings between Tilos and Symi (Simi). 4 ferry operators provide the ferries from Tilos to Symi (Simi), Dodekanisos Seaways, Sea Service, Anek Superfast & SAOS Ferries.Tilos Symi (Simi) ferries take around 1 hour 25 minutes. The ferry costs between $18 and $56, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Tilos to Symi (Simi).
The earliest Tilos Symi (Simi) ferry typically departs Tilos at about 04:45 and the last ferry usually leaves at 18:10.
Ferries from Tilos to Symi (Simi) sail in around 1 hour 25 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 25 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 3 weekly sailings from Tilos to Symi (Simi) provided by Dodekanisos Seaways, Sea Service, Anek Superfast & SAOS Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Dodekanisos Seaways provide 0 sailings weekly. Sea Service provide 0 sailings weekly. Anek Superfast provide 0 sailings weekly. SAOS Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Tilos to Symi (Simi) typically range between $18* and $56*. On average the Tilos Symi (Simi) ferry is $30*. The cheapest Tilos Symi (Simi) ferry prices start from $18*. The average price for a foot passenger is $30*. The average price for a car is $84*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated July 25.
The distance between Tilos to Symi (Simi) is approximately 34 miles (55km) or 29 nautical miles.
Yes, Tilos Symi (Simi) ferries allow cars onboard with SAOS Ferries between Tilos and Symi (Simi). To view car ferry tickets and prices between Tilos and Symi (Simi) use our Deal Finder.
SAOS Ferries allow foot passengers on Tilos Symi (Simi) ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Tilos to Symi (Simi).
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| Tilos - Symi (Simi) Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| Destination Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | Dodekanisos Seaways, Sea Service, Anek Superfast & SAOS Ferries | |
| Average Price | $30 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 25 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 25 m | |
| First Ferry | 04:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:10 | |
| Distance | 29 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
The Greek island of Tilos is one of the Dodecanese group of islands in the Aegean Sea and is located halfway between the island of Kos and the island of Rhodes. The island's landscape is characterised by mountains, hills and plains where visitors can see around 400 varieties of herbs and flowers growing. The island also has a number of species of rare birds nesting there including Nightingales, Goldfinches, Bonelli's Eagle, Hawks, Herons and Bee-eaters, to name just a few. The whole island is a vast ecological park and is protected by international treaties.
The island's main town and port is Livadia where visitors will find the remains of a castle, deserted stone houses, Byzantine churches and paved streets. Although Livadia is the largest town, the island's capital is actually Megalo Chorio which is about 2 km from Livadia. A popular attraction on the island is the beautiful abandoned 15th century monastery of Agios Panteleimon which has some interesting icons. Also worth visiting is the Castle of the Knights which is where the Knight of St. John were based during the 15th century.
Ferries from the island's port depart to Piraeus, Rhodes and to other islands in the Dodecanese.
The Greek island of Symi is one of the Southern Dodecanese and is located to the north of the island of Rhodes and is close to the coast of south west Turkey. The island is around 13 km in length, north to south, and about 8 km east to west and has a total land area of around 70 sq. km. The four main areas on the island are Yialos, which is where the island's main harbour is located, Chorio is the top town, Pedi Bay is the valley that is located below Chorio and Nimborios is the bay and settlement that lies to the north of Yialos. Also on the island is the small village of Marathounda and the Monastery at Panormitis.
There are a number of popular sites across the island and includes a number of old churches and monasteries with one worth visiting being the Church of Constantinos and Eleni on the southern slopes of the Vigla which has lovely gardens and terraces. Also on the island, and built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, is the Monastery of the Archangel Michael at Roukouniotis which was built on the site of a 5th century monastery, which itself was built on the site of a pre-Christian temple.
