Ferry from Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Syros (Ermoupoli)
6h 55m · from €12.00 · 1 operator
Folegandros to Syros at a glance
Ferries from Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. Departures in that window are at 10:30. The crossing takes 6h 55m. The route is served by 1 operator: Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €12.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.
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| Conventional ferry | €12.50 | Book now |
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Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Folegandros to Syros Route Map
Travelling from Folegandros to Syros puts two very different islands on the same itinerary — and that contrast is exactly what makes the pairing worthwhile. Folegandros is small, unhurried, and refreshingly free of the mass tourism that overwhelms some of its Cycladic neighbours, while Syros is the administrative and cultural capital of the archipelago, a place with grand neoclassical architecture and a genuine year-round city life. Ferries connect the two throughout the year, so you are not constrained to a particular season to make this crossing.
On average, one ferry a day links Folegandros and Syros, and that rhythm holds across most of the year. It is not a route with a dense timetable, so a little planning goes a long way — particularly if you have a tight connection at either end.
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Folegandros to Syros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €12.50 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €12.50 | Hellenic Seaways | Artemis |
Weekly Folegandros to Syros Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 10:30 | 17:25 | 6h 55m | €12.50 | now to 2026-10-31 | Book the Artemis sailing |
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Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Syros?
Yes, and rental desks cluster right in Ermoupoli, a short walk from where the ferry docks. Syros Town itself is easily walkable, but a car earns its keep for reaching Kini, Galissas and Poseidonia beaches, each 8-10km away on the other side of the island. Compare prices across local suppliers at Discover Cars.
Do you need a car on Folegandros?
Not essential. Folegandros is small, and the bus that meets every ferry runs the 3.5km from the port at Karavostasis up to Chora in about ten minutes for a couple of euros. A car or scooter becomes useful once you want to reach the beaches below Ano Meria or Agali, which the bus does not serve directly. Rental desks operate in Chora, Karavostasis and Ano Meria; compare prices at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Folegandros to Syros between 19 August 2026 and 1 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Folegandros to Syros?
Ferries from Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Folegandros to Syros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Syros (Ermoupoli) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 22 August 2026, at 10:30. Departures fall on Saturday.
How many ferries run from Folegandros to Syros this week?
1 sailing from Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Syros (Ermoupoli) is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Folegandros to Syros?
Scheduled departures from Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Syros (Ermoupoli) leave at 10:30.
How long is the ferry from Folegandros to Syros?
The crossing from Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Syros (Ermoupoli) takes 6h 55m.
How much does the Folegandros to Syros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Syros (Ermoupoli) ferry start from €12.50 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Folegandros to Syros route?
The Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Syros (Ermoupoli) route is served by Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Folegandros to Syros ferry
- Take the local bus from Karavostasis to Chora, about 4km away – services are timed to meet ferry arrivals and departures, or use a taxi for the short uphill run to the main village.
- Arrive at the port in Karavostasis at least 30 to 60 minutes before your ferry is due to sail, since boarding and any last-minute schedule changes need time to sort out.
- Build a buffer day into your Folegandros trip: the island's ferry routes are among the first suspended when gale-force meltemi winds hit the exposed Aegean crossings in summer.
- Pets must be kept in the designated pet area and may not enter passenger saloons; bring a lead and any food or water your pet needs for the crossing.
- Once you arrive in Syros, the elegant capital Ermoupoli – with its grand neoclassical town hall, marble-paved Miaouli Square, and the Apollo Theatre – reflects the island's prosperous 19th-century history as the commercial centre of the Aegean. The hilltop medieval settlement of Ano Syros, built by the Venetians around 1200 CE, offers a contrasting older layer of island history.
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