Ferry from Kos to Syros (Ermoupoli)
7h 30m to 7h 40m · from €60.00 · 1 operator
Kos to Syros at a glance
Ferries from Kos to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. Departures in that window are at 20:30. The crossing takes between 7h 30m and 7h 40m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €60.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 29 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €60.00 | 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 29 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kos to Syros Route Map
Kos to Syros is a long westbound crossing linking the Dodecanese with the Cyclades, run by Blue Star Ferries with the Blue Star 2. The passage takes around seven and a half hours with calls at islands along the way, so it is most of a day at sea. Fares start around sixty euros.
Ermoupoli, the port and main town of Syros, is the administrative capital of the Cyclades and looks quite different from its neighbours, built in grand neoclassical style from an era of real commercial wealth. Two hilltop quarters rise above the harbour, Catholic Ano Syros and Orthodox Vrontado, each with its own church at the summit. The town has genuine cultural life, including an opera house and several museums.
Sailings run a couple of times a week in season. The current timetable and fares are shown in the tables below. Syros is a major Cycladic hub, so onward connections to Mykonos, Tinos, Paros, Naxos and Piraeus are easy to pick up on arrival.
Kos to Syros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €60.00 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 | €60.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 |
Weekly Kos 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 2 conventional | 20:30 | 04:10 | 7h 40m | €60.00 | 2026-09-13 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 20:30 | 04:10 | 7h 40m | €60.00 | now to 2026-10-29 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 20:30 | 04:00 | 7h 30m | €60.00 | 2026-09-08 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Blue Star 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 Kos?
Yes. The ferry port sits right in Kos Town, about 2km from the centre, a 20-25 minute walk or five-minute drive, with rental desks nearby. Buses run regularly between the main towns but thin out fast once you leave them, so a car is worth it if you want to reach the Asclepion, Mount Dikeos villages or the quieter beaches. Compare prices at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kos to Syros between 5 September 2026 and 18 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 20:30 | 04:10 | 7h 40m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-08 | 20:30 | 04:00 | 7h 30m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-10 | 20:30 | 04:10 | 7h 40m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-09-13 | 20:30 | 04:10 | 7h 40m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-15 | 20:30 | 04:00 | 7h 30m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-17 | 20:30 | 04:10 | 7h 40m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kos to Syros?
Ferries from Kos to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 29 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Kos to Syros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Kos to Syros (Ermoupoli) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 6 September 2026, at 20:30. Departures fall on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Kos to Syros this week?
3 sailings from Kos 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 Kos to Syros?
Scheduled departures from Kos to Syros (Ermoupoli) leave at 20:30.
How long is the ferry from Kos to Syros?
The fastest crossing from Kos to Syros (Ermoupoli) takes 7h 30m and the slowest 7h 40m.
How much does the Kos to Syros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kos to Syros (Ermoupoli) ferry start from €60.00 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 Kos to Syros route?
The Kos to Syros (Ermoupoli) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Kos to Syros ferry
- The harbour sits right beside the medieval Castle of the Knights, with ticket agencies lining the waterfront. For domestic sailings on Dodekanisos Seaways and Blue Star ferries, arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes before departure to buy tickets and locate your berth.
- If you are travelling on to Kalymnos, check which port is printed on your ticket – many sailings, including the frequent local car ferries, depart from Mastichari on Kos's north-west coast, not from Kos Town harbour.
- Left-luggage lockers at Kos Town port are limited, so don't rely on finding one at short notice; pack light enough to carry your bags the short walk from the harbour into the old town yourself.
- An overnight ferry crossing doubles as your accommodation for the night – a cabin costs less than most island hotel rooms and you wake up at your destination.
- 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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