Ferry from Karlovassi (Samos) to Syros (Ermoupoli)
4h 45m to 5h 35m · from €20.00 · 1 operator
Karlovassi to Syros at a glance
Ferries from Karlovassi (Samos) to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled 7 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 04:00 and the latest is 16:45. The crossing takes between 4h 45m and 5h 35m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €20.00. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 1 November 2026.
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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 1 November 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Karlovassi to Syros Route Map
Karlovassi to Syros is handled by Blue Star Ferries on the Blue Star Myconos, taking around four and three quarter hours. The route heads southwest out of the North Aegean and into the Cyclades, usually calling at Mykonos before Syros. It is a conventional ferry, so the ride is steady and there is plenty of deck space.
Syros is the administrative capital of the Cyclades, and its main town Ermoupoli is unlike most island ports: grand neoclassical buildings, a marble main square and an opera house. Two hilltop quarters, Catholic Ano Syros and Orthodox Vrontado, look down on the harbour, each topped by its church. It is a working town with real cultural life rather than a summer-only resort.
The link runs several times a week in season, which makes it a practical way off Samos towards the central Cyclades. Live timetables and fares are shown below. Syros is a major ferry hub in its own right, with onward connections across the Cyclades and back to Piraeus, so it is a sensible place to break a journey.
Karlovassi to Syros Ferry Fares
Tickets from €20.00.
Weekly Karlovassi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 04:00 | 08:50 | 4h 50m | 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 13:40 | 19:15 | 5h 35m | 2026-09-17 to 2026-10-29 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 15:20 | 20:55 | 5h 35m | 2026-09-20 to 2026-11-01 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 16:45 | 21:30 | 4h 45m | now to 2026-09-13 | Book the Blue Star Myconos 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.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Karlovassi to Syros between 5 September 2026 and 18 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 16:45 | 21:30 | 4h 45m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-09-07 | 16:45 | 21:30 | 4h 45m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-10 | 16:45 | 21:30 | 4h 45m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-11 | 16:45 | 21:30 | 4h 45m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-09-13 | 16:45 | 21:30 | 4h 45m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-15 | 04:00 | 08:50 | 4h 50m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-17 | 13:40 | 19:15 | 5h 35m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Karlovassi to Syros?
Ferries from Karlovassi (Samos) to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled 7 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 1 November 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Karlovassi to Syros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Karlovassi (Samos) to Syros (Ermoupoli) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 6 September 2026, at 16:45. Departures fall on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Karlovassi to Syros this week?
4 sailings from Karlovassi (Samos) to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Thursdays and Sundays.
What time is the first ferry from Karlovassi to Syros?
Scheduled departures from Karlovassi (Samos) to Syros (Ermoupoli) leave at 04:00, 13:40 and 16:45.
How long is the ferry from Karlovassi to Syros?
The fastest crossing from Karlovassi (Samos) to Syros (Ermoupoli) takes 4h 45m and the slowest 5h 35m.
How much does the Karlovassi to Syros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Karlovassi (Samos) to Syros (Ermoupoli) ferry start from €20.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Karlovassi to Syros route?
The Karlovassi (Samos) to Syros (Ermoupoli) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Karlovassi to Syros ferry
- 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.
- On multi-stop routes, confirm you are disembarking at the correct island; announcements are made but it is easy to mistake one island for the next.
- 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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