Ferry from Rhodes (Rodos) to Syros (Ermoupoli)

The Rhodes to Syros ferry route bridges two of Greece’s most distinctive islands — the sun-drenched Dodecanese landmark in the far south-east and the elegant Cycladic capital of the north. It is a long crossing, but one that rewards the effort, carrying you across open Aegean waters from Rhodes’s ancient harbours to the grand neoclassical docksides of Ermoupoli.

The route runs from March through to October, with a sailing roughly every two or three days during the season. If you are planning your Greek island itinerary, it is worth booking ahead, particularly in July and August when demand on the Aegean is at its peak.

Rhodes to Syros Ferry Fares

Weekly Rhodes 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 in Rhodes?

Worth it if you're staying more than a couple of days, since the island is large and its two bus companies (Roda in the west, KTEL in the east) don't make it easy to combine both coasts in a day. The port is a 10-minute walk from Rhodes Old Town, with paid parking nearby. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Rhodes to Syros between 4 November 2026 and 17 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Rhodes to Syros ferry

• Rhodes has two separate ferry ports: large car ferries such as Blue Star Ferries use Akandia, while Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans and small boats to Symi depart from Kolona, just outside the Old Town walls – check your ticket for the correct one.
• Akandia port is roughly a 20-minute walk from the Old Town and has no shelter, seating or toilets while you wait, so it is more comfortable to wait in town and take a taxi straight to your ferry.
• Arrive at least one hour before departure to allow time to check in, since boarding for ferries from Rhodes typically closes around 20 minutes before the scheduled sailing time.
• Sunglasses are essential on open deck in the Aegean – the reflected glare off the water is very intense, especially in the middle of the day.
• 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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