Photo: Sebastian Schuster / UnsplashDodekanisos Seaways
From the operator
The Rhodes - Symi connection is served by high-speed vessels.
Opens Direct Ferries, a ferry booking site. Or book direct with Dodekanisos Seaways.

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Checked against 12ne.gr on 10 November 2026
Are you planning a trip from Rhodes to Symi? The Rhodes to Symi ferry route is on Ferryu, so you can compare your options in one place before you set off.
Dodekanisos Seaways sails this route, and the Rhodes to Symi connection is served by their high-speed vessels. Be sure to check the latest sailing times in good time before you travel.
Photo: Sebastian Schuster / UnsplashFrom the operator
The Rhodes - Symi connection is served by high-speed vessels.
Opens Direct Ferries, a ferry booking site. Or book direct with Dodekanisos Seaways.
If you're heading from Rhodes to Symi with Dodekanisos Seaways, you'll be travelling on one of their high-speed vessels, as these serve the Rhodes to Symi connection.
Book early for the best choice of sailings, and compare the available crossings on Ferryu to find the one that suits your plans.
Who sails each route and how long the crossing takes.
| Route | Operator | Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Rhodes to Symi This route | Dodekanisos Seaways | – |
| Corfu to Paxos | Kamelia Lines | – |
| Piraeus to Heraklion | ANEK Lines and Minoan Lines | From 9½ hours |
| Piraeus to Hydra | Hellenic Seaways | From 90 minutes |
| Piraeus to Mykonos | Hellenic Seaways | About 5 hours |
| Piraeus to Naxos | Hellenic Seaways | About 5½ hours |
| Piraeus to Paros | Hellenic Seaways | About 4 hours |
| Piraeus to Santorini | Hellenic Seaways | From 6 hours |
| Rafina to Mykonos | Golden Star Ferries | – |
| Rafina to Naxos | Golden Star Ferries | – |
| Rafina to Santorini | Golden Star Ferries | About 5½ hours |
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