Ferry from Athens (Lavrio) to Syros (Ermoupoli)
5h 35m to 5h 40m · from €18.00 · 1 operator
Lavrio to Syros at a glance
Ferries from Athens (Lavrio) to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 07:00 and the latest is 16:30. The crossing takes between 5h 35m and 5h 40m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €18.00 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 | €18.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| Children 5-10 years old | €9.00 | Book now |
| Moto | €12.00 | Book now |
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.
Lavrio to Syros Route Map
Hellenic Seaways' Artemis connects Lavrio in southeast Attica with Syros in around five and a half to five and three quarter hours. It is a conventional ferry, so the crossing is steady rather than quick, with deck space and a decent gap between calls. Lavrio itself is a straightforward port to use, well clear of the Piraeus traffic, though it sits an hour or so out of central Athens.
Syros is the administrative capital of the Cyclades and its main town, Ermoupoli, looks nothing like a typical island resort. Grand neoclassical buildings run back from the harbour, and two hilltop quarters, Catholic Ano Syros and Orthodox Vrontado, each crowned by a church, look down on the port. There is real year-round life here, including an opera house and a set of museums, alongside the beaches.
The route runs a couple of times a week rather than daily, so it suits fixed plans more than spur-of-the-moment travel. Current departures and fares are shown below. Ermoupoli is one of the major transfer points in the Cyclades, so onward connections in most directions are easy to pick up.
Lavrio to Syros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €18.00 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 | €18.00 | Hellenic Seaways | Artemis |
Ticket classes by operator
Published tariffs for a single adult or vehicle, one way. These are operator list prices and do not vary by vessel.
Hellenic Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Children up to 5 years old | passenger | €0.00 |
| Children 5-10 years old | passenger | €9.00 |
| Adult | passenger | €18.00 |
| Moto | vehicle | €12.00 |
| Moto 3/4 Wheels | vehicle | €24.00 |
| Boat Trailer < 5m | vehicle | €56.00 |
| Auto | vehicle | €61.00 |
Weekly Lavrio 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 | 07:00 | 12:35 | 5h 35m | €18.00 | now to 2026-10-30 | Book the Artemis sailing | |
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 16:30 | 22:10 | 5h 40m | €18.00 | 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.
Can you rent a car at Lavrio port?
Rental desks at Lavrio itself are scarce; the port is a working harbour about 60km southeast of Athens and roughly 40km from Athens airport, a 30-40 minute drive. Most people picking up a car for a Cycladic ferry from here collect it at the airport or in Athens beforehand, or arrange supplier delivery to the port; compare options at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Lavrio to Syros between 5 September 2026 and 18 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Lavrio to Syros?
Ferries from Athens (Lavrio) 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 Lavrio to Syros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Athens (Lavrio) to Syros (Ermoupoli) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 7 September 2026, at 16:30. Departures fall on Monday and Friday.
How many ferries run from Lavrio to Syros this week?
2 sailings from Athens (Lavrio) 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 Lavrio to Syros?
Scheduled departures from Athens (Lavrio) to Syros (Ermoupoli) leave at 07:00 and 16:30.
How long is the ferry from Lavrio to Syros?
The fastest crossing from Athens (Lavrio) to Syros (Ermoupoli) takes 5h 35m and the slowest 5h 40m.
How much does the Lavrio to Syros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Athens (Lavrio) to Syros (Ermoupoli) ferry start from €18.00 on a conventional ferry. Taking a vehicle is published from €12.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Lavrio to Syros route?
The Athens (Lavrio) to Syros (Ermoupoli) route is served by Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Lavrio to Syros ferry
- Sleeping on deck with a sleeping bag or blanket is a beloved Greek ferry tradition on overnight routes; it is free, atmospheric, and surprisingly comfortable.
- A foam sleeping mat or a folded jacket beneath you makes deck sleeping much more comfortable – the steel deck is hard and conducts cold.
- The engine vibration on large overnight ferries is constant but usually becomes white noise within 30 minutes; most passengers sleep through it.
- The Greek domestic ferry network runs year-round on most major routes – even in winter you can reach Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, and Crete by sea.
- 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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