Ferry from Kea (Korissia) to Syros (Ermoupoli)
4h 25m · from €10.00 · 1 operator
Kea to Syros at a glance
Ferries from Kea (Korissia) to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 08:10 and the latest is 17:45. The crossing takes 4h 25m. The route is served by 1 operator: Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €10.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €10.00 | 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 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kea to Syros Route Map
Kea to Syros is handled by Hellenic Seaways with the conventional ferry Artemis, which takes around four and a half hours across the western Cyclades. It is a working boat on a long chain route rather than a fast craft, so expect an unhurried crossing with island calls along the way. Cars and bikes travel on this one.
Syros is the administrative capital of the Cyclades and feels different from its neighbours: Ermoupoli is a proper town of grand neoclassical buildings, marble streets and an opera house, built on the wealth of nineteenth-century shipping. The harbour is overlooked by two hilltop quarters, Catholic Ano Syros and Orthodox Vrontado, each topped by its church. It is also one of the busiest interchange ports in the Cyclades, so onward boats are plentiful.
The service runs a handful of times a fortnight rather than daily, which makes it worth booking around. Current sailing dates, operator and fares are in the table below, with prices starting around €10. From Ermoupoli you can pick up connections to Tinos, Mykonos, Paros and Naxos without much waiting in season.
Kea to Syros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €10.00 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 | €10.00 | Hellenic Seaways | Artemis |
Weekly Kea 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 | 08:10 | 12:35 | 4h 25m | €10.00 | now to 2026-10-30 | Book the Artemis sailing | |
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 17:45 | 22:10 | 4h 25m | €10.00 | now to 2026-10-26 | 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.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kea to Syros between 6 September 2026 and 19 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kea to Syros?
Ferries from Kea (Korissia) to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Kea to Syros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Kea (Korissia) to Syros (Ermoupoli) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 7 September 2026, at 17:45. Departures fall on Monday and Friday.
How many ferries run from Kea to Syros this week?
2 sailings from Kea (Korissia) to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kea to Syros?
Scheduled departures from Kea (Korissia) to Syros (Ermoupoli) leave at 08:10 and 17:45.
How long is the ferry from Kea to Syros?
The crossing from Kea (Korissia) to Syros (Ermoupoli) takes 4h 25m.
How much does the Kea to Syros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kea (Korissia) to Syros (Ermoupoli) ferry start from €10.00 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 Kea to Syros route?
The Kea (Korissia) to Syros (Ermoupoli) route is served by Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Kea to Syros ferry
- Many island businesses (restaurants, hotels, excursion boats) close entirely from October to April; factor this in before planning an off-season island stay.
- Third-party booking agents are useful for comparing multiple operators on the same route, but check their cancellation and change policies before paying.
- The safest route from a weather perspective in summer is one that runs in the lee of large islands – the north coast of Crete, or between closely spaced island chains.
- Never put valuables (passport, wallet, phone, camera, medication) in your main luggage – keep them in your day bag on your person at all times.
- 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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