Ferry from Serifos (Livadi) to Syros (Ermoupoli)
4h 15m · from €7.00 · 1 operator
Serifos to Syros at a glance
Ferries from Serifos (Livadi) to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. Departures in that window are at 18:10. The crossing takes 4h 15m. The route is served by 1 operator: Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €7.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 27 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €7.50 | 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 27 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Serifos to Syros Route Map
Serifos to Syros is covered by Hellenic Seaways with the conventional Artemis, and at around four and a quarter hours it is a leisurely crossing rather than a quick hop. The Artemis works its way east through the western Cyclades, calling at several islands before reaching Syros, so the time reflects the stops rather than the distance.
Syros is the administrative capital of the Cyclades, and its main town, Ermoupoli, is unlike most island ports. The harbour is backed by grand neoclassical architecture, a town hall square and an opera house, with the two hilltop quarters of Ano Syros and Vrontado rising behind, each crowned by a church. It has a year-round working-town feel rather than a purely seasonal one.
The link runs only a couple of times a week, so it needs planning around. Current departures and fares are shown below. Syros is a genuine ferry hub, so once there you have wide onward options to Mykonos, Tinos, Paros and the eastern Cyclades.
Serifos to Syros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €7.50 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 | €7.50 | Hellenic Seaways | Artemis |
Weekly Serifos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 18:10 | 22:25 | 4h 15m | €7.50 | now to 2026-10-27 | Book the Artemis sailing | |
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 18:10 | 22:25 | 4h 15m | €7.50 | now to 2026-10-25 | Book the Artemis 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 on Serifos?
Not strictly. Chora sits on a hill about 4.5km above the port at Livadi, and a bus, roughly fifteen minutes for two euros, runs regularly between the two in summer. A car or scooter, hired from the small handful of offices in Livadi, makes sense for reaching the island's scattered beaches, but book ahead: the rental fleet is limited and August sells out fast. Compare prices at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Serifos to Syros between 6 September 2026 and 19 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Serifos to Syros?
Ferries from Serifos (Livadi) to Syros (Ermoupoli) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 27 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Serifos to Syros today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Serifos (Livadi) to Syros (Ermoupoli) today. Departure time: 18:10.
How many ferries run from Serifos to Syros this week?
2 sailings from Serifos (Livadi) 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 Serifos to Syros?
Scheduled departures from Serifos (Livadi) to Syros (Ermoupoli) leave at 18:10.
How long is the ferry from Serifos to Syros?
The crossing from Serifos (Livadi) to Syros (Ermoupoli) takes 4h 15m.
How much does the Serifos to Syros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Serifos (Livadi) to Syros (Ermoupoli) ferry start from €7.50 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 Serifos to Syros route?
The Serifos (Livadi) to Syros (Ermoupoli) route is served by Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Serifos to Syros ferry
- Some hotels and guesthouses will store your luggage after checkout until your evening ferry – always ask, as it is common practice and usually offered free of charge.
- On longer crossings, locate the indoor seating areas first in case weather or wind forces you inside partway through the journey.
- Wi-Fi is available on board many Greek ferries but is often slow and unreliable; download maps, podcasts, and entertainment before you board.
- 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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