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 3 hours 30 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The ferry duration for the Athens (Piraeus) to Syros ferry can range between 2 hours and 4 hours 20 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 26 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Syros.
Blue Star Ferries provide 2 sailings daily, 14 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 2 sailings daily, 17 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 23:59. 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 $160.14.
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 $76.68 and $441.43 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $154.88, with prices ranging from $79 and $368. The average price with a car is $453.34. 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 March 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 4 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.
The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.
The Greek island of Syros is one of the Cyclades group of islands and is unusual in that the island's architecture is more medieval rather than the more typical Cycladic. The island's capital is Ermoupolis and has some fine examples of Venetian mansions to see. In the Vaporia quarter of the capital visitors will find some lovely large churches and impressive neoclassical buildings, such as the Town Hall and Apollo Theatre in the central square. Also popular with visitors are the island's beaches which are well equipped for tourists and have a good range of facilities.
The island can trace its history back to the 3rd millennium BC where signs of inhabitation have been found in the Halandriani and Kastri parts of the island. Artefacts found indicate that there was some kind of metal workshop on the island which possibly had a trading relationship with Asia Minor. The Samians occupied the island in the 6th century BC and is when many of the island's inhabitants moved to the island. At that time, the important physician and philosopher Pherecydis was born in Syros and some years later he went to Samos and became the teacher of Pythagoras.
