Ferry from Ios to Syros (Ermoupoli)
2h 20m to 5h 20m · from €15.00 · 2 operators
Ios to Syros at a glance
Ferries from Ios to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled 5 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 12:05 and the latest is 14:35. The crossing takes between 2h 20m and 5h 20m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Hellenic Seaways and Seajets. Published fares start from €15.00 on a conventional ferry and from €74.70 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 17 October 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €15.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €74.70 | Book now |
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 17 October 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Ios to Syros through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in September (about 3 a day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 14 | 12 of 31 | every other day |
| November 2025 | 5 | 5 of 30 | about once a week |
| December 2025 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| January 2026 | 3 | 3 of 31 | less than once a week |
| February 2026 | 5 | 5 of 28 | about once a week |
| March 2026 | 3 | 3 of 31 | less than once a week |
| April 2026 | 6 | 6 of 30 | about once a week |
| May 2026 | 39 | 31 of 31 | about one a day |
| June 2026 | 64 | 30 of 30 | about 2 a day |
| July 2026 | 64 | 30 of 31 | about 2 a day |
| August 2026 | 71 | 31 of 31 | about 2 a day |
| September 2026 | 89 | 30 of 30 | about 3 a day |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Ios to Syros Route Map
Ios to Syros takes from around two and a half hours on the Seajets fast craft Eurochampion Jet up to more than five on the conventional Hellenic Seaways Artemis, which calls at several islands on the way. The longer sailing is a proper Cyclades milk run rather than a direct hop, and is a good deal cheaper for it. Fares start around €15.
Syros is the administrative capital of the Cyclades, and its main town Ermoupoli feels quite unlike the whitewashed island stereotype: grand neoclassical architecture, an opera house and museums, built on the wealth of its shipping past. The harbour is overlooked by two hilltop quarters, Catholic Ano Syros and Orthodox Vrontado, each topped by its own church. It is a working island with real year-round life rather than a purely seasonal resort.
The route runs a couple of times a day in high season, dropping to a handful of sailings a week at quieter times. Current departures, vessels and fares are listed below. Syros is one of the main Cyclades interchange points, with extensive onward connections to Piraeus, Mykonos, Tinos and the northern islands.
Ios to Syros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €15.00 on a conventional ferry and from €74.70 on a high-speed vessel. 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 | €15.00 | Hellenic Seaways | Artemis |
| High-speed vessel | €74.70 | Seajets | Eurochampion Jet |
Weekly Ios 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seajets | Champion Jet 2 high-speed | 08:55 | 11:20 | 2h 25m | €74.70 | 2027-06-05 to 2027-10-04 | Book the Champion Jet 2 sailing | |
| Seajets | Eurochampion Jet high-speed | 11:20 | 15:25 | 4h 05m | €74.70 | 2027-04-23 to 2027-10-15 | Book the Eurochampion Jet sailing | |
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 12:05 | 17:25 | 5h 20m | €15.00 | 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Artemis sailing | |
| Seajets | Eurochampion Jet high-speed | 13:15 | 15:25 | 2h 10m | €74.70 | 2027-04-24 to 2027-10-17 | Book the Eurochampion Jet sailing | |
| Seajets | Eurochampion Jet high-speed | 14:00 | 16:15 | 2h 15m | €74.70 | 2027-05-24 to 2027-09-26 | Book the Eurochampion Jet sailing | |
| Seajets | Eurochampion Jet 2 | 14:35 | 16:55 | 2h 20m | €74.70 | 2026-10-16 to 2026-10-18 | Book the Eurochampion Jet 2 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.
Can you rent a car in Ios?
Yes. The port sits about 2km from Chora, with rental desks at both. A car isn't essential for the Chora to Mylopotas stretch, which is walkable and bus-served, but it's worth having to reach quieter spots like Manganari beach, roughly 19km to the south. Check current rates at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Ios to Syros between 16 October 2026 and 29 October 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 2026-10-16 | 14:35 | 16:55 | 2h 20m | Eurochampion Jet 2 | Seajets |
| Sat 2026-10-17 | 12:05 | 17:25 | 5h 20m | Artemis | Hellenic Seaways |
| Sat 2026-10-17 | 14:35 | 16:55 | 2h 20m | Eurochampion Jet 2 | Seajets |
| Sun 2026-10-18 | 14:35 | 16:55 | 2h 20m | Eurochampion Jet 2 | Seajets |
| Sat 2026-10-24 | 12:05 | 17:25 | 5h 20m | Artemis | Hellenic Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Ios to Syros?
Ferries from Ios to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled 5 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 17 October 2027, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Ios to Syros today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Ios to Syros (Ermoupoli) today. Departure time: 14:35.
How many ferries run from Ios to Syros this week?
4 sailings from Ios to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Saturdays.
What time is the first ferry from Ios to Syros?
Scheduled departures from Ios to Syros (Ermoupoli) leave at 12:05 and 14:35.
How long is the ferry from Ios to Syros?
The fastest crossing from Ios to Syros (Ermoupoli) takes 2h 20m and the slowest 5h 20m. Typical crossing times by operator: Seajets 2h 20m and Hellenic Seaways 5h 20m.
How much does the Ios to Syros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Ios to Syros (Ermoupoli) ferry start from €15.00 on a conventional ferry and from €74.70 on a high-speed vessel. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Ios to Syros route?
The Ios to Syros (Ermoupoli) route is served by Hellenic Seaways and Seajets. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Ios to Syros ferry
- The port at Ormos sits about 2km below Chora – roughly a five-minute drive, a 20-minute walk, or a short bus ride from the stop just along the road from the ferry quay.
- Arrive at Ormos port at least an hour before departure in summer – traffic builds up around the port and you'll want time to secure a good deck or lounge seat before boarding.
- Ormos port has its own supermarkets, cafes, ATMs and car or motorbike hire outlets, so you can wait comfortably, withdraw cash or pick up rental transport without leaving the harbour area.
- Wind on open deck is a reliable form of air conditioning in summer – many Greeks head straight to the deck rather than the air-conditioned saloon.
- 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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