Ferry from Rhodes (Rodos) to Syros (Ermoupoli)
11h to 11h 10m · from €72.00 · 2 operators
Rhodes to Syros at a glance
Ferries from Rhodes (Rodos) to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. Departures in that window are at 17:00. The crossing takes between 11h and 11h 10m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Anek-Superfast Joint Venture and Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €72.00 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 | €72.00 | 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 20 December 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Rhodes 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.
Rhodes to Syros Route Map
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 quaysides 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.
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Rhodes to Syros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €72.00 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 | €72.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 1 |
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.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 17:00 | 04:10 | 11h 10m | €72.00 | 2026-11-01 to 2026-12-20 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 1 conventional | 17:00 | 04:10 | 11h 10m | €72.00 | 2026-10-15 to 2026-10-15 | Book the Blue Star 1 sailing | |
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | Superfast Xi | 17:00 | 04:10 | 11h 10m | €72.00 | 2026-10-18 to 2026-10-29 | Book the Superfast Xi sailing | |
| Anek-Superfast Joint Venture | Superfast Xi | 17:00 | 04:00 | 11h | €72.00 | 2026-10-20 to 2026-10-27 | 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.
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 15 October 2026 and 28 October 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 2026-10-15 | 17:00 | 04:10 | 11h 10m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-10-18 | 17:00 | 04:10 | 11h 10m | Superfast Xi | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Tue 2026-10-20 | 17:00 | 04:00 | 11h | Superfast Xi | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Thu 2026-10-22 | 17:00 | 04:10 | 11h 10m | Superfast Xi | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Sun 2026-10-25 | 17:00 | 04:10 | 11h 10m | Superfast Xi | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
| Tue 2026-10-27 | 17:00 | 04:00 | 11h | Superfast Xi | Anek-Superfast Joint Venture |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Rhodes to Syros?
Ferries from Rhodes (Rodos) 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 Rhodes to Syros today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Rhodes (Rodos) to Syros (Ermoupoli) today. Departure time: 17:00.
How many ferries run from Rhodes to Syros this week?
3 sailings from Rhodes (Rodos) 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 Rhodes to Syros?
Scheduled departures from Rhodes (Rodos) to Syros (Ermoupoli) leave at 17:00.
How long is the ferry from Rhodes to Syros?
The fastest crossing from Rhodes (Rodos) to Syros (Ermoupoli) takes 11h and the slowest 11h 10m.
How much does the Rhodes to Syros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Rhodes (Rodos) to Syros (Ermoupoli) ferry start from €72.00 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 Rhodes to Syros route?
The Rhodes (Rodos) to Syros (Ermoupoli) route is served by Anek-Superfast Joint Venture and Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
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.
- Duty-free shopping is not available on domestic Greek ferry routes; what you see in the onboard shop is ordinary retail pricing.
- 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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