Ferry from Syros to Koufonisi
Syros to Koufonisi at a glance
No sailings from Syros to Koufonisi in the next 14 days.
No sailings from Syros to Koufonisi in the next 14 days.
The next scheduled departure from Syros to Koufonisi is on 20 September 2026, at 21:55. Operators have published 12 sailings on this crossing between 20 September 2026 and 27 October 2026, in September and October.
To make the journey now, travel in two legs. The route index lists every scheduled departure from Syros, so you can pick an island that both ends connect to and change there.
Syros and Koufonisi sit at opposite ends of the experience spectrum. Syros is all neoclassical grandeur and year-round island life -- the kind of place that feels genuinely inhabited rather than staged for tourists. Koufonisi, by contrast, is tiny, unhurried, and almost absurdly beautiful. The ferry between them runs February through June, making it one of the quieter Cyclades crossings you can do before the summer crowds arrive.
With roughly one departure per day during the season, timing matters. Book ahead if you're travelling in May or early June -- even a single daily sailing fills up when everyone else has the same idea.
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Next scheduled departures
| Date | Departs | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2026-09-20 | 21:55 | Blue Star Naxos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-22 | 21:55 | Blue Star Naxos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-09-27 | 21:55 | Blue Star Naxos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-29 | 21:55 | Blue Star Naxos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-10-04 | 21:55 | Blue Star Naxos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-06 | 21:55 | Blue Star Naxos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-10-11 | 21:55 | Blue Star Naxos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-13 | 21:55 | Blue Star Naxos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-10-18 | 21:55 | Blue Star Naxos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-20 | 21:55 | Blue Star Naxos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-10-25 | 21:55 | Blue Star Naxos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-27 | 21:55 | Blue Star Naxos | Blue Star Ferries |
Getting from Syros to Koufonisi with one change
These islands have a scheduled crossing from Syros and a scheduled crossing on to Koufonisi, so each one works as a staging point. Check both legs before you commit to a date.
- Piraeus: Syros to Piraeus, then Piraeus to Koufonisi
- Mykonos (Tourlos): Syros to Mykonos (Tourlos), then Mykonos (Tourlos) to Koufonisi
- Naxos: Syros to Naxos, then Naxos to Koufonisi
- Santorini: Syros to Santorini, then Santorini to Koufonisi
- Paros: Syros to Paros, then Paros to Koufonisi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a direct ferry from Syros to Koufonisi?
Not in the timetables the operators have currently published. The next scheduled departure is on 20 September 2026.
How do I get from Syros to Koufonisi?
Travel in two legs and change islands on the way. Syros to Piraeus and Piraeus to Koufonisi are both scheduled, so Piraeus works as a staging point. 5 islands connect to both ends; they are listed above.
Will the Syros to Koufonisi ferry run again?
That is for the operators to publish, and this page follows what they publish rather than predicting it. Schedules for the following season are usually released a few months ahead, and this page lists the sailings the same day they appear.
Book ferry port and airport transfers here: Welcome Pickups →
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.
Tips for the Syros to Koufonisi ferry
- The ferry quay sits right in Ermoupoli town centre, close to hotels, cafés and the bus station, so you can walk to most accommodation. In peak summer, arrive at least an hour early, or 60–90 minutes if you're bringing a car.
- There's no single ferry ticket office at the port – tickets are issued by several independent travel agencies clustered near the harbour, so check your booking confirmation for pickup details rather than expecting one terminal counter.
- A taxi rank is around 100 metres from the quay, but ranks empty fast in August, so pre-book a taxi or arrange a hotel transfer in advance rather than relying on hailing one on arrival.
Plan a journey
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