Ferry from Leros (Lakki) to Syros (Ermoupoli)
5h 10m to 5h 15m · from €52.50 · 2 operators
Leros to Syros at a glance
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 22:45 and the latest is 23:00. The crossing takes between 5h 10m and 5h 15m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Anek-Superfast Joint Venture and Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €52.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 20 December 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €52.50 | 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 20 December 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Leros to Syros through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in June (every other day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 13 | 13 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| November 2025 | 5 | 5 of 30 | about once a week |
| December 2025 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| January 2026 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| February 2026 | 3 | 3 of 28 | about once a week |
| March 2026 | 6 | 6 of 31 | about once a week |
| April 2026 | 13 | 13 of 30 | every other day |
| May 2026 | 12 | 12 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| June 2026 | 14 | 14 of 30 | every other day |
| July 2026 | 12 | 12 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| August 2026 | 13 | 13 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| September 2026 | 13 | 13 of 30 | every other day |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Leros to Syros Route Map
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
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €52.50 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 | €52.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 1 |
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.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 1 conventional | 22:45 | 04:00 | 5h 15m | €52.50 | 2026-10-27 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Blue Star 1 sailing | |
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | Superfast Xi | 22:45 | 04:00 | 5h 15m | €52.50 | 2026-10-20 to 2026-10-20 | Book the Superfast Xi sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 23:00 | 04:10 | 5h 10m | €52.50 | 2026-11-01 to 2026-12-20 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 1 conventional | 23:00 | 04:10 | 5h 10m | €52.50 | 2026-10-22 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Blue Star 1 sailing | |
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | Superfast Xi | 23:00 | 04:10 | 5h 10m | €52.50 | 2026-10-29 to 2026-10-29 | Book the Superfast Xi sailing | |
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | Superfast Xi | 23:00 | 04:10 | 5h 10m | €52.50 | 2026-10-18 to 2026-10-18 | Book the Superfast Xi 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 Leros to Syros between 16 October 2026 and 29 October 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2026-10-18 | 23:00 | 04:10 | 5h 10m | Superfast Xi | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Tue 2026-10-20 | 22:45 | 04:00 | 5h 15m | Superfast Xi | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Thu 2026-10-22 | 23:00 | 04:10 | 5h 10m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-10-25 | 23:00 | 04:10 | 5h 10m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-27 | 22:45 | 04:00 | 5h 15m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-10-29 | 23:00 | 04:10 | 5h 10m | Superfast Xi | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Leros to Syros?
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 20 December 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Leros to Syros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Leros (Lakki) to Syros (Ermoupoli) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 18 October 2026, at 23:00. Departures fall on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Leros to Syros this week?
3 sailings from Leros (Lakki) 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 Leros to Syros?
Scheduled departures from Leros (Lakki) to Syros (Ermoupoli) leave at 22:45 and 23:00.
How long is the ferry from Leros to Syros?
The fastest crossing from Leros (Lakki) to Syros (Ermoupoli) takes 5h 10m and the slowest 5h 15m.
How much does the Leros to Syros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Leros (Lakki) to Syros (Ermoupoli) ferry start from €52.50 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 Leros to Syros route?
The Leros (Lakki) to Syros (Ermoupoli) route is served by Anek-Superfast Joint Venture and Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
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.
- On overnight ferries, the restaurant serves a proper hot dinner; for long crossings this is worth the price rather than relying on packaged snacks.
- A foam sleeping mat or a folded jacket beneath you makes deck sleeping much more comfortable – the steel deck is hard and conducts cold.
- 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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