Ferry from Patmos (Skala) to Syros (Ermoupoli)
3h 55m · from €50.00 · 2 operators
Patmos to Syros at a glance
Ferries from Patmos (Skala) to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 00:05 and the latest is 00:15. The crossing takes 3h 55m. The route is served by 2 operators: Anek-Superfast Joint Venture and Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €50.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 21 December 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €50.00 | 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 21 December 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Patmos to Syros through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in October (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 | 14 | 14 of 31 | every other day |
| November 2025 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| December 2025 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| January 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| February 2026 | 4 | 4 of 28 | about once a week |
| March 2026 | 6 | 6 of 31 | about once a week |
| April 2026 | 12 | 12 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| May 2026 | 13 | 13 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| June 2026 | 13 | 13 of 30 | every other day |
| July 2026 | 13 | 13 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.
Patmos to Syros Route Map
Patmos to Syros is the Cyclades leg of the Blue Star Ferries line, worked by the Blue Star 2 in around four hours. It is a straight crossing west across open Aegean water rather than an island hopping run. The Blue Star 2 is a large ship, which makes it a settled passage in most conditions.
Syros is the administrative capital of the Cyclades, and its main town Ermoupoli is grand in a way no other island town is, full of neoclassical architecture, marble squares and a working shipyard. Two hilltop quarters, Catholic Ano Syros and Orthodox Vrontado, look down over the harbour, each with its own church. There is real cultural life here, including the Apollo Theatre opera house.
The service runs a few times a fortnight, generally in season only. Current departures, durations and fares are shown in the table below, with fares starting around €50. Syros is one of the best connected ports in the Cyclades, so onward boats to Mykonos, Tinos, Paros and Naxos are easy to pick up.
Patmos to Syros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €50.00 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 | €50.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 1 |
Weekly Patmos 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 | 00:05 | 04:00 | 3h 55m | €50.00 | 2026-10-28 to 2026-10-28 | Book the Blue Star 1 sailing | |
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | Superfast Xi | 00:05 | 04:00 | 3h 55m | €50.00 | 2026-10-21 to 2026-10-21 | Book the Superfast Xi sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 00:15 | 04:10 | 3h 55m | €50.00 | 2026-11-02 to 2026-12-21 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 1 conventional | 00:15 | 04:10 | 3h 55m | €50.00 | 2026-10-16 to 2026-10-23 | Book the Blue Star 1 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 1 conventional | 00:15 | 04:10 | 3h 55m | €50.00 | 2026-10-26 to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star 1 sailing | |
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | Superfast Xi | 00:15 | 04:10 | 3h 55m | €50.00 | 2026-10-30 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Superfast Xi sailing | |
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | Superfast Xi | 00:15 | 04:10 | 3h 55m | €50.00 | 2026-10-19 to 2026-10-19 | 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.
Do you need a car in Patmos?
Not essential, but useful if you want to reach quieter beaches beyond Chora and Grikos at your own pace. Rental desks sit right at Skala port, and buses from the same stop run to Chora, Grikos and Kambos around six times a day, with taxis filling the gaps. Roads are well maintained and quiet, so driving is easy. Compare suppliers at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Patmos to Syros between 16 October 2026 and 29 October 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 2026-10-16 | 00:15 | 04:10 | 3h 55m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-10-19 | 00:15 | 04:10 | 3h 55m | Superfast Xi | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Wed 2026-10-21 | 00:05 | 04:00 | 3h 55m | Superfast Xi | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Fri 2026-10-23 | 00:15 | 04:10 | 3h 55m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-10-26 | 00:15 | 04:10 | 3h 55m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-10-28 | 00:05 | 04:00 | 3h 55m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Patmos to Syros?
Ferries from Patmos (Skala) to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 21 December 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Patmos to Syros today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Patmos (Skala) to Syros (Ermoupoli) today. Departure time: 00:15.
How many ferries run from Patmos to Syros this week?
3 sailings from Patmos (Skala) 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 Patmos to Syros?
Scheduled departures from Patmos (Skala) to Syros (Ermoupoli) leave at 00:05 and 00:15.
How long is the ferry from Patmos to Syros?
The crossing from Patmos (Skala) to Syros (Ermoupoli) takes 3h 55m.
How much does the Patmos to Syros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Patmos (Skala) to Syros (Ermoupoli) ferry start from €50.00 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 Patmos to Syros route?
The Patmos (Skala) to Syros (Ermoupoli) route is served by Anek-Superfast Joint Venture and Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Patmos to Syros ferry
- Washing clothes at island laundries (found on almost every inhabited island) means you can travel with less; a 3–4 day supply of clothing is usually enough.
- Some operators offer loyalty discounts for repeat bookings – if you travel regularly in Greece, it is worth registering an account with the major companies.
- 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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