Ferry from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Koufonissi
5h 10m · from €31.50 · 1 operator
Syros to Koufonissi at a glance
Ferries from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Koufonissi are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. Departures in that window are at 21:55. The crossing takes 5h 10m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €31.50 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 | €31.50 | 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.
Syros to Koufonissi through the year
Over the last 12 months it had sailings in 11 of those months, busiest in March (2 or 3 times a week).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 7 | 7 of 31 | about twice a week |
| November 2025 | 9 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| December 2025 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| January 2026 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| February 2026 | 7 | 7 of 28 | about twice a week |
| March 2026 | 10 | 10 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| April 2026 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| May 2026 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| June 2026 | 6 | 6 of 30 | about once a week |
| July 2026 | 0 | 0 of 31 | no sailings |
| August 2026 | 1 | 1 of 31 | less than once a week |
| September 2026 | 5 | 5 of 30 | about once a week |
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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.
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 every three to five days during the season, timing matters. Book ahead if you're travelling in May or early June -- even a single sailing fills up when everyone else has the same idea.
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Syros to Koufonissi Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €31.50 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 | €31.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Naxos |
Weekly Syros to Koufonissi 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 Naxos conventional | 21:55 | 03:05 | 5h 10m | €31.50 | 2026-10-11 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Blue Star Naxos 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.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Syros to Koufonissi between 12 October 2026 and 25 October 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2026-10-13 | 21:55 | 03:05 | 5h 10m | Blue Star Naxos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-10-18 | 21:55 | 03:05 | 5h 10m | Blue Star Naxos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-20 | 21:55 | 03:05 | 5h 10m | Blue Star Naxos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-10-25 | 21:55 | 03:05 | 5h 10m | Blue Star Naxos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Syros to Koufonissi?
Ferries from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Koufonissi are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times 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 Syros to Koufonissi today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Koufonissi today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 13 October 2026, at 21:55. Departures fall on Tuesday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Syros to Koufonissi this week?
2 sailings from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Koufonissi are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Syros to Koufonissi?
Scheduled departures from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Koufonissi leave at 21:55.
How long is the ferry from Syros to Koufonissi?
The crossing from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Koufonissi takes 5h 10m.
How much does the Syros to Koufonissi ferry cost?
Published fares for the Syros (Ermoupoli) to Koufonissi ferry start from €31.50 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 Syros to Koufonissi route?
The Syros (Ermoupoli) to Koufonissi route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Syros to Koufonissi 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.
- Do not leave valuables unattended in luggage – ferry saloons are busy places and opportunistic theft, while rare, does occur.
- The meltemi blows from the north-north-west; routes that run east–west are more exposed than those running north–south along a chain of islands.
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