Athens (Piraeus) – Syros
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Athens (Piraeus) – Syros
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
The Athens (Piraeus) to Syros ferry route is provided by 2 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Athens (Piraeus) to Syros takes approximately 2 hours 20 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The ferry duration for the Athens (Piraeus) to Syros ferry can range between 2 hours and 4 hours 5 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 34 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Syros.
Blue Star Ferries provide 3 sailings daily, 17 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 3 sailings daily, 18 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Athens (Piraeus) Port at approximately 07:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 18:00. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Syros is with SeaJets in 2 hours.
The fastest ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Syros usually cost around $203.69.
There are currently no overnight ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Syros.
There are cabins available on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Syros with SeaJets and Blue Star Ferries.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Athens (Piraeus) to Syros with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets.
Yes, you can bring your car on the Athens (Piraeus) to Syros ferry with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Athens (Piraeus) Syros ferry with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets.
Passengers travelling with SeaJets and Blue Star Ferries can take a maximum of 50 kilograms of luggage per person at no additional cost. Please do not exceed this limit otherwise you may be forced to pay additional fees.
The price of a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Syros can vary between $83.82 and $524.76 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $167.97, with prices ranging from $79 and $368. The average price with a car is $486.74. Car prices can range from $242 to $752. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees. 1 June 2025
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Syros ferry.
First class is available on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Syros with SeaJets and Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, you can take a day trip from Athens to Syros by ferry. Simply take the 07:30 ferry and arrive in Syros at 11:30. This will give you enough time to explore the island and make it back for your return sailing. However, if you want to savour the experience, we recommend that you stay overnight to make your journey worthwhile.
The best way to travel from Athens (Piraeus) to Syros is by ferry. With 5 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Athens (Piraeus) - Syros Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | $165* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 18m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 07:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:00 | |
| Distance | 82 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Athens (Piraeus) ferries are operated by connecting Athens, Greece with 66 destinations. Athens (Piraeus) ferries sail around 116 times a day and up to 589 times a week.
Athens (Piraeus) ferries sail to Santorini (Thira), Spetses, Poros (Saronic Islands), Serifos, Paros, Heraklion, Kavala, Aegiali (Amorgos), Oinousses, Psara, Folegandros, Kasos, Tilos, Symi (Simi), Kythnos, Naxos, Mykonos, Milos, Ermioni, Porto Heli, Mesta (Chios), Chios, Koufonissi, Hydra, Syros, Rhodes, Kalymnos, Kastelorizo, Chalki, Sitia, Schinoussa, Sifnos, Kimolos, Ios, Fournoi, Diafani, Nisyros, Agios Kirikos, Katapola (Amorgos), Kos, Leros, Chania, Astypalea, Lipsi, Agistri, Iraklia, Antikythira, Methana, Sigri, Aegina, Tinos, Thessaloniki, Kythira, Limnos (Myrina), Mytilene, Karlovassi, Evdilos, Patmos, Donoussa, Vathi, Karpathos, Anafi, Agistri Myli, Kissamos, Sikinos, Souvala (Aegina).
The price of a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) starts at around $560.76. Athens (Piraeus) ferries can range between $560.76 and $46.21 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.
The fastest ferry from Athens (Piraeus) is on the Athens (Piraeus) - Aegina ferry in 40m with Aegean Flying Dolphins and Hellenic Seaways.
Car ferries do sail from Athens (Piraeus) and are operated by SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Anek Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines, Saronic Ferries, Anes Ferries, Zante Ferries. View our Deal Finder to compare car ferry prices and tickets.
Foot passengers can travel on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways, Alpha Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Anek Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines, Saronic Ferries, Anes Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins.
You can take your pet on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries, Zante Ferries, Minoan Lines, Anes Ferries. For more information about pet accommodation and fees please view our Deal Finder.
Cabins are available on some ferry routes from Athens (Piraeus). Operators that have cabins on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) include SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Anek Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines, Zante Ferries. Check our Deal Finder for the best option for you.
The ferry schedule to Syros has up to 223 ferries running per week, across 40 different ferry routes, and provided by 4 separate operators, so there is not one single ferry timetable on offer here. Indeed, ferry timetables can be affected by several different factors, such as seasonal changes, different ferry routes, changes made by the ferry operators, and other such factors, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.
Ferry sail durations to Syros can take anywhere between 25 minutes, to 2 hours and 25 minutes, to 4 hours and 35 minutes, to 6 hours and 45 minutes, to 9 hours and 25 minutes, to 11 hours and 10 minutes, to 15 hours and 40 minutes, to 19 hours, to 21 hours and 15 minutes, and these variations in sail times can be due to many different reasons. These can include different ferry routes, changes to the ferry routes, different ferry operators, changes made by the ferry operators, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail, so be sure to check before you book what your expected sail time will be.
How much the ferry to Syros will cost is defined by many distinct factors, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and so on, so there are multiple ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend checking out our helpful fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.
At Syros ferry port, you will find many of the modern amenities that you may need when docking, such as a waiting area, luggage storage, information terminals, and there is also plenty of access to the rest of the island from this port, with a taxi rank located outside the port, and access to public buses that run across the entire island.
