Ferry from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Syros (Ermoupoli)

Kalymnos to Syros is a long west-bound crossing linking the Dodecanese with the Cyclades, run by Blue Star Ferries with the Blue Star 2. The passage takes around six and a half hours, with calls at islands along the way, so it is a solid half-day at sea. Fares start around €60, reflecting the distance covered.

Ermoupoli, the port and main town of Syros, is the capital of the Cyclades and looks quite unlike its neighbours, with grand neoclassical architecture and an air of former commercial wealth. Two hilltop quarters overlook the harbour, Catholic Ano Syros and Orthodox Vrontado, each topped by a church. The town has real cultural life, including an opera house and several museums, rather than being a purely tourist port.

Sailings run a couple of times a week. The current timetable and fares are in the tables below. Syros is a major Cycladic hub, so from here you can pick up onward connections to Mykonos, Tinos, Paros, Naxos and Piraeus without much waiting.

Kalymnos to Syros Ferry Fares

Weekly Kalymnos to Syros Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

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.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Kalymnos to Syros between 5 November 2026 and 18 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Kalymnos to Syros ferry

• Third-party booking agents are useful for comparing multiple operators on the same route, but check their cancellation and change policies before paying.
• 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.
• Photography from the deck is excellent – the golden hour light on island whitewashed buildings as you arrive is hard to match.
• On a rough crossing, the best strategy is to fix your gaze on the horizon, breathe slowly, and avoid reading or looking at screens.
• 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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