Syros Ferry Routes & Schedules

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Important note: Schedules for the summer routes of some companies are officially announced around March.

In brief, although Syros has a national airport receiving direct flights from Athens, the most popular way to get there is by taking the ferry, as plane tickets tend to be more expensive. The ferry is also the only option in order to get to Syros from other islands of the Aegean Sea.

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Praised for its calm atmosphere and its magnificent architecture, Syros is a beautiful island in the heart of the Cyclades. Its capital city, Ermoupolis, is also the capital of the entire Cyclades complex and constitutes a cultural hub for art lovers from all over the world. The port of Syros is located right in Ermoupolis, on the western side of the island, and receives ferries throughout the year.


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POPULAR ROUTES TO SYROS

Syros is easily accessible by ferry and routes are available throughout the year. You can approach Syros from the port of Piraeus and the port of Lavrion in Athens, as well as from various islands of the Cyclades, the Dodecanese, and the Eastern Aegean, such as Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Paros, Naxos, Milos, Lesvos or Chios. You can also take the ferry from Heraklion (Crete), as well as from Thessaloniki.

Important notice: Ferry schedules may vary each year. The itineraries for the summer season are announced by the companies in March. As soon as the schedules are officially announced, they automatically appear on our booking engine, so you will be able to proceed to your booking or check departure times and rates.

• From Athens

Most travelers visiting Syros depart from Athens. Ferries leave from Piraeus, the main port of the Greek capital, which is situated only 12 km from the city center, as well as from Lavrion, which is close to the International Airport of Athens.

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  • How long is the trip?

The duration of the trip varies from a minimum of 2 hours to a maximum of 5 hours and 10 minutes, depending on the company and the type of vessel.

  • How much do the tickets cost?

A standard ticket from Athens costs between €18.00 and €59.70.

  • What ferries operate from Athens to Syros?

Both conventional ferries run by Blue Star and SAOS Ferries, and high-speed/catamaran vessels run by Seajets and Fast Ferries operate this route.

> Conventional Ferries
Conventional ferries are large vessels with deck seats and indoor lounges. Moreover, they have large garages, capable of carrying a great number of vehicles, so that you can take your car or motorbike with you. There are also snack bars and cabins. They are the best option if you are traveling with a pet, as there are designated areas for pets too. They are more budget-friendly and are rarely affected by bad weather conditions, so they usually run on time. On the downside, they are slower than high-speed ferries.

Types of seats: Economy Lounge/Deck, Air Seats (Economy), Air Seats (Business), Cabins without view, Cabins with view
Price range: €18.00 - €59.70
Vehicle: €12.20 - €52.00 (Moto), €61.00 (Car), €120.00 (Small truck)
Timetable: During the high season (May to September), there are 2-3 daily connections from Piraeus and 2-3 weekly connections from Lavrion for this type of vessel.

> High-speed Ferries
High-spped ferries are smaller in size, as well as faster than conventional ferries. There are no deck seats, so they only have numbered airplane-type seats. A snack bar is also available. Many high-speed vessels do not dispose of a garage, and those that do only have a limited vehicle capacity. Due to their smaller size, high-speed vessels are more easily affected by bad weather conditions, so there may be delays.

Types of seats: Air Seats (Economy), Air Seats (Business), Air Seats (VIP)
Price range: €53.00 - €104.70
Vehicle: €27.00 - €40.00 (Moto), €70.00 - €141.00 (Car)
Timetable: High-speed ferries bound for Syros only depart from the port of Piraeus and, during the high season, there are 3-4 daily connections for this type of vessel.

  • Indicative timetables

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  • From Piraeus
  • • 07:00 Sea Jets (2h)
  • • 07:15 Blue Star (3h35min)
  • • 07:30 Blue Star (4h05min)
  • • 09:00 Fast Ferries (2h30min))
  • • 09:30 Sea Jets (2h15min)
  • • 16:00 Sea Jets (2h20min)
  • • 18:00 Blue Star (3h45min)
  • To Piraeus
  • • 04:30 Blue Star (3h55min)
  • • 12:35 Sea Jets (2h15min)
  • • 14:05 Fast Ferries (2h20min)
  • • 15:10 Sea Jets (1h40min)
  • • 16:00 Blue Star (4h)
  • • 17:25 Sea Jets (2h15min)
  • • 21:50 Ble Star (3h25min)
  • From Lavrion
  • • 16:30 Blue Star (5h15min)
  • To Lavrion
  • • 07:00 Blue Star (5h15min)

• From Santorini

Santorini is the most popular Greek island and it is well-connected to Syros. It boasts an international airport, so visitors can fly directly to Santorini and take the ferry from there.

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  • How long is the trip?

The duration of the trip ranges from 2 hours and 35 minutes to 4 hours.

  • How much do the tickets cost?

A standard ticket from Santorini costs between €62.00 and €69.70.

  • What ferries operate between Santorini and Syros?

Only high-speed ferries run by Seajets and Fast Ferries operate this route.

Types of seats: Air Seats (Economy), Air Seats (Business), Air Seats (VIP)
Price range: €62.00 - €87.70
Vehicle: €15.00 - €30.00 (Moto), €50.00 - €147.70 (Car)
Timetable: During the high season, there are 2-3 daily connections between Santorini and Syros.

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  • From Santorini
  • • 09:20 Sea Jets (3h05min)
  • • 09:50 Fast Ferries (4h)
  • • 12:25 Sea Jets (2h35min)
  • To Santorini
  • • 09:10 Sea Jets (2h40min)
  • • 11:50 Fast Ferries (3h55min)
  • • 18:30 Sea Jets (3h30min)

• From Mykonos

Mykonos is the next most popular Greek island and it is well-connected to Syros too. Like Santorini, it has an international airport, so you can fly to Mykonos directly and take the ferry from there.

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  • How long is the trip?

The duration of the trip ranges from 25 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes, depending on the company and the type of vessel.

  • How much do the tickets cost?

A standard ticket from Mykonos costs between €17.00 and €22.70.

  • What ferries operate between Mykonos and Syros?

Both conventional ferries run by Blue Star and high-speed/catamaran vessels run by Sea Jets and Fast Ferries operate this route.

Types of seats: Economy Lounge/Deck, Air Seats (Economy), Air Seats (VIP), Business Lounge, Cabins without view, Cabins with view
Price range: €17.00 - €79.70
Vehicle: €8.50 - €25.00 (Moto), €31.00 - €147.70 (Car), €51.50 (Small truck)
Timetable: During the high season, there are 3-6 daily crossings from Mykonos to Syros.

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  • From Mykonos
  • • 11:55 Sea Jets (30min)
  • • 13:10 Fast Ferries (40min)
  • • 14:15 Blue Star (1h20min)
  • • 14:35 Sea Jets (25min)
  • • 16:25 Sea Jets (50min)
  • • 20:45 Blue Star (45min)
  • To Mykonos
  • • 09:10 Sea Jets (25min)
  • • 11:10 Ble Star (45min)
  • • 11:50 Fast Ferries (30min)
  • • 11:55 Sea Jets (30min)
  • • 12:00 Blue Star (1h20min)
  • • 18:30 Sea Jets (30min)

• From Naxos

The beautiful Naxos is also connected by ferry to Syros.

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  • How long is the trip?

The duration of the trip ranges from 1 hour to 2 hours and 55 minutes.

  • How much do the tickets cost?

A standard ticket from Naxos costs between €8.50 and €59.70.

  • What ferries operate between Naxos and Syros?

Both conventional ferries run by Blue Star and high-speed/catamaran vessels run by Sea Jets operate this route.

Types of seats: Economy Lounge/Deck, Air Seats (Economy), Air Seats (Business), Air Seats (VIP)
Price range: €8.50 - €84.70
Vehicle: €5.50 - €35.00 (Moto), €27.50 - 147.70€ (Car), €36.00 (Small truck) Timetable: During the high season, there are 2-3 daily connections between Naxos and Syros.

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  • From Naxos
  • • 13:20 Blue Star (2h55min)
  • • 13:55 Sea Jets (1h05min)
  • • 15:35 Sea Jets (1h40min)
  • To Naxos
  • • 09:10 Sea Jets (1h10min)
  • • 13:30 Blue Star (2h55min)
  • • 18:30 Sea Jets (2h05min)

• From Paros

The lively island of Paros is also connected by ferry to Syros.

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  • How long is the trip?

The trip lasts around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

  • How much do the tickets cost?

A standard ticket from Paros costs between €7.00 and €49.70.

  • What ferries operate from Paros to Syros?

Both conventional ferries run by Blue Star and high-speed/catamaran vessels run by Sea Jets and Fast Ferries operate this route.

Types of seats: Economy Lounge/Deck, Air Seats (Economy), Air Seats (Business), Air Seats (VIP)
Price range: €7.00 - €75.00
Vehicle: €5.50 - €35.00 (Moto), €27.50 - €147.70 (Car), €36.00 (Small truck)
Timetable: During the high season, there are 1-3 daily connections, 6 days a week.

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  • From Paros
  • • 11:00 Sea Jets (1h25min)
  • • 12:05 Fast Ferries (1h45min)
  • • 14:45 Blue Star (1h30min)
  • To Paros
  • • 11:50 Fast Ferries (1h40min)
  • • 13:30 Blue Star (1h30min)
  • • 18:30 Sea Jets (1h25min)

• From Milos

The volcanic island of Milos, with its plethora of exotic beaches, is also connected by ferry to Syros.

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  • How long is the trip?

The trip from Milos lasts 7 hours.

  • How much do the tickets cost?

A standard ticket from Milos costs €12.50.

  • What ferries operate from Milos to Syros?

Only conventional ferries run by Blue Star operate this route.

Types of seats: Economy Lounge/Deck
Price range: €12.50
Vehicle: €8.00 - €16.00 (Moto), €40.00 (Car), €52.00 (Small truck)
Timetable: During the high season, there is a connection between Milos and Syros 4 days a week.

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  • From Milos
  • • 14:25 Blue Star (7h05min)
  • To Milos
  • • 13:30 Blue Star (9h20min)

• From other islands

Ermoupolis, the capital city of Syros, is also the capital of the entire complex of the Cyclades. Therefore, it is connected to a number of other islands in the Cyclades, the Dodecanese and the Eastern Aegean.

  • How do you get from Ios to Syros?

The lively island of Ios is also well-connected to Syros. During the high season, there are 1-3 daily connections, operated by both conventional and high-speed vessels. The duration of the trip varies from 2 to 5 hours, and ticket prices range between €15.00 and €63.90. For further information on the itineraries, please check our up-to-date booking engine.
> Book your ferry tickets from Ios

  • How do you get from Rhodes to Syros?

Rhodes is connected to Syros via conventional ferries run by Blue Star. The duration of the trip ranges from 8 hours and 35 minutes to 11 hours and 10 minutes, while tickets cost €70.50. For more information regarding the timetables, please check our up-to-date booking engine.
> Book your ferry tickets from Rhodes

  • How do you get from Heraklion (Crete) to Syros?

The port of Heraklion in Crete is also connected by ferry to Syros. There are 3 connections a week operated by Fast Ferries. The trip lasts 6 hours and 15 minutes and tickets cost €89.00. For further information on the available timetables, please check our up-to-date booking engine.
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Ferry routes from other islands

Except for the itineraries above, Syros is also connected with: Amorgos, Anafi, Andros, Astypalea, Chios, Donoussa, Folegandros, Fourni, Ikaria, Iraklia, Kalymnos, Kavala, Kea, Kimolos, Kos, Koufonisia, Kythnos, Leros, Lesvos, Limnos, Patmos, Samos, Schinoussa, Serifos, Sifnos, Sikinos, Symi, Thessaloniki, Thirassia, and Tinos

 

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ISLAND HOPPING OPTIONS

The high-speed ferry WorldChampion Jet leaving the port of Ermoupolis in Syros

Thanks to its numerous ferry connections, Syros is an ideal starting point for island-hopping. From there, it is possible to reach both some of the most popular and some other, more remote destinations in the Cyclades and the Dodecanese. Bear in mind that itineraries may change from year to year, though.

Tinos: With its picturesque villages and its soothing, spiritual aura, Tinos is a great destination when starting from Syros. It is just 20-50 minutes away from Syros and ticket prices start at €4.00.
> Book your ferry tickets from Syros to Tinos

Sifnos: Sifnos is a charming off-the-beaten-track destination that has become famous for its tantalizing gastronomy. There are around 3 weekly connections and the ferry crossing lasts 3 hours and 20 minutes. Ticket prices start at €8.50.
> Book your ferry tickets from Syros to Sifnos

Kythnos: Located close to the Greek capital, the picturesque Kythnos is ideal for a relaxing getaway. The duration of the trip is around 2 hours and 30 minutes, and ticket prices start at €8.00.
> Book your ferry tickets from Syros to Kythnos

Ikaria: Ikaria might well be the best alternative destination in the Eastern Aegean and it is connected by ferry to Syros. During the summer months, there are around 4 weekly connections arriving at Evdilos Port. It is around 3 hours away from Syros and ticket prices start at €16.00.
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TRAVEL TIPS

Aerial view of the port of Ermoupolis in Syros

Here are some travel tips on organizing your trip to Syros:

  • • Conventional ferries are the best option if you’re traveling on a budget.
  • • If you’re traveling to and from Syros during the high season (May to mid-September), it is strongly recommended that you book your tickets in advance as soon as possible, since the route may get fully booked.
  • • Ermoupolis, the main town of Syros, is also the capital of the entire Cyclades, which is why it is connected to a plethora of destinations. This is a great chance to island-hop to other charming islands of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

The conventional ferry Blue Star Paros arriving in the port of Syros

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  • Where is the ferry port in Syros?

The port that all ferries arrive at and depart from is located in Ermoupolis, the capital city of the island. It is located on the western side of the island and is within walking distance from the city center. Ermoupolis stands out for its marvelous architecture, a reminder of the island’s glorious past.

  • How can I get from the port to the beaches?

The most popular beaches in Syros are located in the main tourist resorts. Ermoupolis itself does not have a beach, but public buses (KTEL) to the tourist resorts depart from there on a daily basis during the summer. Some of the greatest options for swimming include the much-sung Galissas Beach, Agathopes, Kini and Armeos. Alternatively, you can rent a car or a moto and explore the gorgeous beaches of Syros with greater freedom.

  • How do I get from the airport to the port?

Syros Airport, which is only connected to Athens, is located 3.5 km southeast of Ermoupolis port. No bus route connects Syros Airport to the port, so the best way to get to your destination is to arrange for a taxi transfer or rent a vehicle

  • What is better: flying or taking the ferry to Syros?

Syros has a national airport receiving direct flights from Athens. Though flying might be a timesaver, traveling by ferry is still the most popular way to get to Syros, as plane tickets tend to be more expensive. The ferry is also the only option in order to get to Syros from other islands of the Aegean Sea. Overall, the whole experience of traveling by ferry across the Aegean Sea is absolutely unforgettable and is an excellent beginning for your summer holidays.

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