Syros - Lavrio
Ferries to Athens
Syros - Lavrio
Ferries to Athens
provides the ferry from Syros to Lavrio. Syros Lavrio ferries cost from just $22 and vary based on season, availability and whether you’re going by foot or by car. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally. Use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Syros Lavrio ferries.
The ferry from Syros to Lavrio is a relaxed way back from the whitewashed Cyclades to the Greek mainland, across the deep blue Aegean, reaching Lavrio in around 5 hours 45 minutes.
The crossing is part of the trip — settle in on deck, take in the sea air, and watch the islands slip into the distance on the way to Lavrio. Travel light as a foot passenger, ready to continue once you reach Lavrio.
Tip: Sailings from Syros to Lavrio are busiest in summer, so booking ahead helps you lock in your preferred departure — handy if you have an onward connection from Athens.
Syros to Lavrio ferry prices typically range from $22 to $92. The average ferry price from Syros to Lavrio is around $44. The cheapest fares usually start from $22. The average foot passenger ticket costs $44. The average price when traveling with a car is $139.
Prices may vary depending on passenger numbers, vehicle type, route, and sailing time. Please be aware that pricing data excludes service fees and is based on searches from the last 30 days. This was last updated September 26.
The cheapest tickets on the Syros to Lavrio ferry cost approximately $22. Traveling outside the busy July and August peak is one of the easiest ways to find a lower fare.
Direct Ferries makes it easy to compare ferry tickets and prices worldwide, so you can find the best deal for your journey. Please visit our Special Offers page to see current discounts on selected routes and operators. Booking early is typically the most reliable way to secure lower fares and better availability.
Yes, Direct Ferries offers a range of discounts throughout the year. Where available, senior discounts are applied automatically during the search process: simply select the relevant age range when entering passenger details.
Students and graduates can get a 5% discount on ferry tickets. To take advantage of the discount, register with our partner Student Beans to confirm your student or graduate status. You'll then receive a discount code to enter during payment.
Resident discounts are available on some routes. If they apply to the Syros to Lavrio ferry, a residents checkbox will appear above the search button when you enter your travel details. You'll need to show valid proof of residency at check-in — if you can't, the ferry company may ask you to pay the difference for a non-discounted ticket. Everyone on the booking must qualify for the discount; if not, it's best to book separately.
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Syros to Lavrio. Frequencies are usually at their highest across the summer season and ease off in winter.
Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry from Syros to Lavrio usually departs at around 07:00, with the last sailing leaving Syros Port at approximately 10:35. The crossing covers roughly 54.8 nautical miles and takes around 5 hours 45 minutes on average.
Due to the longer crossing time, ferries between Syros and Lavrio are generally better suited to a longer stay than a day trip. For ideas on things to do in Lavrio, visit our blog.
Fast passenger services such as hydrofoils and catamarans run alongside the conventional ferries on many Greek routes. The fastest ferry from Syros to Lavrio is with in 5 hours 45 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Syros to Lavrio usually cost around $44.
No, the services currently sailing between Syros and Lavrio are foot-passenger only. Use our Deal Finder to find nearby routes that carry vehicles.
Campervans and caravans aren't currently bookable on the Syros to Lavrio ferry. Enter your travel details into our Deal Finder to see the vehicle options available, or to find a nearby route that takes larger vehicles.
Bicycles aren't currently accepted on ferries sailing between Syros and Lavrio.
No, the ferries currently sailing between Syros and Lavrio don't take foot passengers.
There is no cabin accommodation on the Syros to Lavrio ferry, which is typical for the shorter daytime crossings.
Whether an overnight ferry runs between Syros and Lavrio depends on the operator and the length of the crossing. Enter your travel details in our Deal Finder to see whether an overnight option is available, alongside daytime alternatives. Overnight crossings can take a little longer than the daytime services.
Pets aren't currently accepted on ferries from Syros to Lavrio. Please use our Deal Finder to find nearby routes that allow pet travel.
Greek ferries are relaxed about luggage compared with airlines, and most fares let you bring what you can comfortably carry on board, with racks near the entrances. It's still worth checking your operator's policy for larger or extra items, particularly on the fast passenger services where space is tighter. Enter your travel details into our Deal Finder to see the options on the Syros to Lavrio ferry. Our ferry facilities guide explains what's typically on board.
The Syros to Lavrio ferry is a domestic crossing within Greece, so there's no immigration check for the sailing itself — one of the things that makes island-hopping around the Greek islands so easy. If you're traveling in Greece from abroad, you'll need a valid passport, and possibly a visa or national ID depending on your nationality and Greece's entry rules. As Greece is part of the EU and the Schengen Area, the exact requirements depend on where you're traveling from.
It's a good idea to keep photo ID handy for check-in, as you may be asked to show it when collecting tickets or boarding. To keep things quick, see our Check-in, Travel Documents & Tickets guide before you sail.
Booking your Syros to Lavrio ferry is very simple. Enter your departure and arrival ports along with your preferred travel date to view all available sailings and prices. You can also compare alternative routes and departure times to find the option that best suits your schedule and budget.
Look out for early-booking deals and special ticket types such as upgrades or flexi fares that allow changes or cancellations. To keep booking smooth, always enter accurate passenger numbers and vehicle details.
The earlier you book ferries from Syros to Lavrio, the better — especially for July and August, when the Greek islands are at their busiest and popular sailings fill up well in advance. Booking ahead secures lower prices and a wider choice of departure times, seating and cabins. Outside the summer peak, there's more availability, though schedules thin out over winter.
If no sailings from Syros to Lavrio appear on your chosen date, it may come down to the season — many Greek routes run more often in summer and scale back in winter — or to a temporary timetable change. Occasionally, rough weather can disrupt the faster passenger services, which are more weather-sensitive than the larger conventional ferries. We recommend checking alternative dates, nearby routes, or a conventional sailing if a fast ferry isn't running.
After completing your booking, you'll receive a confirmation email with your travel details. How your boarding pass is issued depends on the ferry operator you have booked with.
Some operators provide boarding passes at the time of booking, while others require check-in at the port terminal. Where available, online check-in can be completed through the Direct Ferries app.
Ticket desks are generally located near the terminal entrance, and our port facilities guide covers what to expect at the port. To prevent delays, we recommend arriving early to allow enough time for ticket collection and check-in, particularly during the busy summer season.
At check-in, you'll need to present your booking confirmation and a valid photo ID, such as a passport or identity card. If you're traveling with a pet, relevant documentation such as vaccination records may also be required.
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| Syros - Lavrio Ferry Route Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | $44 | |
| Average Price with Car | $139 | |
| Average Cabin Price | $62 | |
| Syros - Lavrio Ferry Route Summary | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Cyclades Islands |
| Destination | Athens |
| Average Price | $44 |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5 h 45 m |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5 h 45 m |
| First Ferry | 07:00 |
| Last Ferry | 10:35 |
| Distance | 55 Nautical Miles |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 September 2026.
The Greek island of Syros is one of the Cyclades group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea, around 145 km to the south east of Athens, the Greek capital. The island's history dates back to around the 3rd millennium BC, to the reign of Halandriani and Kastri. Artefacts excavated on the island show that there must have been a metalwork laboratory on the island which it is thought had a commercial relationship with Asia Minor. During the 6th century BC, the island was occupied by the Samians, when many of the island's inhabitants moved to the island. The important physician and philosopher, Pherecydis was born on the island during this period and later went to Samos and became Pythagoras' teacher.
In addition to the island's beauty, Syros has a thriving cultural scene and a love of the arts. Tourists should take the time to visit the island's museums and galleries in addition to strolling through pretty village streets or lazing on the beach.
From the island's port there are ferry services to Rafina and Piraeus by both conventional or high speed ferry. Syros is also connected to all of the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, Crete, Thessaloniki and Skiathos.
Lavrio is a town and port located at the tip of the Attiki Peninsular and is not that popular with visitors as it doesn't seem to be mentioned very much in guidebooks about Greece. This is surprising especially given that it is home to the oldest and largest ancient amphitheatre in the country and also to a giant hole that would be popular to visitors who enjoy unexplained phenomena. In ancient times the town was known for its mining and industry and in fact the large columns from the temple of Posideon at nearby Sounion were mined in the town. There are also silver mines in the town that date back to prehistoric times.
Although the town's port is less important than the Port of Piraeus, it still plays an important role in the development of the region. The port can accommodate passenger ferries, commercial boats, fishing boats and yachts and is the perfect port of departure for passenger ferries departing to the Cyclades and to islands in the eastern Aegean.
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