Ferry from Mykonos (Tourlos) to Syros (Ermoupoli)

The Mykonos to Syros ferry is one of the more satisfying short hops in the Cyclades. You leave behind the crowds and glamour of Mykonos and arrive, roughly an hour later, in Ermoupoli -- a proper Greek city with a grand neoclassical waterfront, real neighbourhood life, and none of the tourist-island theatre. The two islands are near neighbours geographically, yet feel worlds apart in character, which is exactly what makes this crossing worth doing.

Sailings run daily from March through to November. Frequency builds steadily through spring: expect one or two departures a day in March, rising to three or four through the summer peak. Even into October you will generally find three options a day, giving you real flexibility over when you travel.

Mykonos (Tourlos) to Syros Ferry Fares

Weekly Mykonos (Tourlos) 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.

Is it worth hiring a car on Mykonos?

Worth it if you plan to reach beaches like Elia or Kalafatis and the far side of the island, since buses run less often outside town. New Port is about 3km from Chora, roughly a 13-minute drive, and Chora itself is pedestrian-only so you park on the edge and walk in. Quad bikes are a popular alternative. Compare rental options at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Mykonos (Tourlos) to Syros between 16 October 2026 and 29 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Mykonos (Tourlos) to Syros ferry

• Most scheduled ferries – including those to Piraeus, Rafina, Santorini and Naxos – dock at the New Port at Tourlos, roughly 3km north of town, not the Old Port in Mykonos Town itself; check your ticket before heading out.
• During July and August arrive at the New Port at least an hour before departure – ferries here fill quickly, queues for ticket collection build fast, and boarding gates close without much warning.
• A sea bus links the New Port at Tourlos with the Old Port near town in about eight minutes, running regularly through the day; it carries luggage, so it's a reliable option if a taxi isn't available.
• Taxis are scarce on Mykonos and demand regularly outstrips supply at the port, especially in high season, so budget extra time or use the public bus or sea bus into town instead of relying on finding one.
• 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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