Ferry from Leros (Lakki) to Syros (Ermoupoli)

Leros to Syros is one of the crossings that stitches the Dodecanese to the Cyclades, and it takes a little over five hours on Blue Star Ferries' Blue Star 2. It is a conventional vehicle ferry rather than a fast craft, so you get open decks, indoor lounges and space to spread out. The route cuts west across open water, which makes for a more exposed run than the short island hops around Leros.

Syros is the administrative capital of the Cyclades and its main town, Ermoupoli, is unlike anywhere else in the group. Grand neoclassical buildings, a marble main square and a working opera house give it the feel of a small nineteenth-century city rather than a resort. Two hilltop quarters, Catholic Ano Syros and Orthodox Vrontado, rise directly above the harbour, each topped by its own church.

Sailings run a few times a week rather than daily, so the timetable is worth checking well ahead. Current departures and fares appear in the table below, with prices starting around €52.50. Ermoupoli is a major ferry hub in its own right, which makes it a practical place to pick up onward boats deeper into the Cyclades.

Leros to Syros Ferry Fares

Weekly Leros to Syros Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

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 Leros to Syros between 5 November 2026 and 18 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Leros to Syros ferry

• On routes where two or more operators compete, compare prices and journey times – the price difference for vehicles can be particularly significant.
• At ports with multiple berths, check which pier your ferry docks at on arrival – it is not always the same berth every trip.
• Charging sockets are available in the seating areas of most modern ferries; older vessels may have limited outlets, so charge your devices before boarding.
• If you arrive in port before your accommodation check-in time, most hotels will store your luggage and let you use the pool or common areas – ask when you book.
• 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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