Ferry from Kythnos (Merichas) to Syros (Ermoupoli)
2h 40m to 2h 50m · from €8.00 · 1 operator
Kythnos to Syros at a glance
Ferries from Kythnos (Merichas) to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 09:45 and the latest is 19:30. The crossing takes between 2h 40m and 2h 50m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €8.00 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 | €8.00 | 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.
Kythnos to Syros Route Map
Kythnos to Syros is a shade under three hours on the Hellenic Seaways ferry Artemis, depending on the day's routing. It is a conventional ferry rather than a fast craft, taking vehicles as well as foot passengers, and the crossing runs east across the open water between the western and central Cyclades.
Syros is the capital of the Cyclades region and its port town, Ermoupoli, is unlike the whitewashed island cliche: marble-paved squares, neoclassical mansions and a nineteenth-century opera house, built when this was Greece's leading commercial port. Two hills rise behind the harbour, Catholic Ano Syros and Orthodox Vrontado, each crowned by a church. The town has a year-round working life rather than a seasonal one.
Sailings appear a handful of times a fortnight, so this is not a turn-up-and-go link. Current dates, operator and fares are in the table below, with prices starting around €8. Ermoupoli is one of the best interchange points in the Cyclades, so onward boats to Tinos, Mykonos, Paros and Naxos are easy to pick up in season.
Kythnos to Syros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €8.00 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 | €8.00 | Hellenic Seaways | Artemis |
Weekly Kythnos 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 | 09:45 | 12:35 | 2h 50m | €8.00 | now to 2026-10-30 | Book the Artemis sailing | |
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 19:30 | 22:10 | 2h 40m | €8.00 | 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 Kythnos to Syros between 5 September 2026 and 18 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kythnos to Syros?
Ferries from Kythnos (Merichas) 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 Kythnos to Syros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Kythnos (Merichas) to Syros (Ermoupoli) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 7 September 2026, at 19:30. Departures fall on Monday and Friday.
How many ferries run from Kythnos to Syros this week?
2 sailings from Kythnos (Merichas) 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 Kythnos to Syros?
Scheduled departures from Kythnos (Merichas) to Syros (Ermoupoli) leave at 09:45 and 19:30.
How long is the ferry from Kythnos to Syros?
The fastest crossing from Kythnos (Merichas) to Syros (Ermoupoli) takes 2h 40m and the slowest 2h 50m.
How much does the Kythnos to Syros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kythnos (Merichas) to Syros (Ermoupoli) ferry start from €8.00 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 Kythnos to Syros route?
The Kythnos (Merichas) to Syros (Ermoupoli) route is served by Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Kythnos to Syros ferry
- Air conditioning inside Greek ferries can be set very cold, especially in summer – keep a light layer in your day bag even in hot weather.
- Evening arrivals into a lit island harbour are particularly beautiful; consider timing a crossing to arrive at dusk if the schedule allows.
- Mobile signal is generally good within sight of land but drops to nothing in the middle of longer crossings – plan your connectivity accordingly.
- Onboard food prices are higher than onshore – if you are on a budget, bring sandwiches, fruit, and water from a supermarket before you board.
- 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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