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Ferry from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Milos (Adamas)

7h 30m to 10h 10m · from €12.00 · 1 operator

Syros to Milos at a glance

Ferries from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Milos (Adamas) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 07:00 and the latest is 13:30. The crossing takes between 7h 30m and 10h 10m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €12.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.

Sailings / 14 days6
Per day0.4
First departure07:00
Last departure13:30
Fastest7h 30m
Slowest10h 10m
Fares from€12.00
Operators1

Tickets from

Conventional ferry€12.50Book now

Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.

Sailings in the next fortnight run on Tue, Fri and Sun
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Operators have published this route's timetable to 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Syros to Milos Route Map

Map of the Cyclades showing the ferry route south-south-west from Ermoupoli on Syros to Adamas on Milos.

The Syros to Milos ferry takes you from the administrative capital of the Cyclades to one of the most visually striking islands in the Aegean. Syros is the hub of the island group – a proper working port town with a life that continues well beyond the summer season – and Milos sits to the south-west, famous for its volcanic landscape and extraordinary coastline.

On average, you can expect around 1 ferry per day on this route throughout the year. That makes planning straightforward, but it also means booking ahead is worth considering, particularly if you are travelling with a vehicle or during the busier months.

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Syros to Milos Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €12.50 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 classFromOperatorVessel
Conventional ferry€12.50Hellenic SeawaysArtemis

Weekly Syros to Milos Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

OperatorVesselDaysDepartsArrivesDurationFromSeasonBook
Hellenic SeawaysArtemis conventional
Tue
07:0014:307h 30m€12.50now to 2026-10-27Book the Artemis sailing
Hellenic SeawaysArtemis conventional
Sun
07:0014:307h 30m€12.50now to 2026-10-25Book the Artemis sailing
Hellenic SeawaysArtemis conventional
Fri
13:3023:4010h 10m€12.50now to 2026-10-30Book the Artemis sailing

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Hiring a car

Do you need a car in Milos?

Yes, a car is genuinely useful on Milos. The ferry docks at Adamas, the island's main town and bus hub, so pickup is easy and buses cover Plaka and Pollonia, but the schedule is thin and most of the striking beaches, Sarakiniko, Firiplaka, Tsigrado, sit well outside it. Some access roads are unpaved, where standard insurance is void, so compare 4x4 options at Discover Cars.

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 Milos between 5 September 2026 and 18 September 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Sun 2026-09-0607:0014:307h 30mArtemisHellenic Seaways
Tue 2026-09-0807:0014:307h 30mArtemisHellenic Seaways
Fri 2026-09-1113:3023:4010h 10mArtemisHellenic Seaways
Sun 2026-09-1307:0014:307h 30mArtemisHellenic Seaways
Tue 2026-09-1507:0014:307h 30mArtemisHellenic Seaways
Fri 2026-09-1813:3023:4010h 10mArtemisHellenic Seaways

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Syros to Milos?

Ferries from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Milos (Adamas) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.

Are there ferries from Syros to Milos today?

No, there are no scheduled departures from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Milos (Adamas) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 6 September 2026, at 07:00. Departures fall on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.

How many ferries run from Syros to Milos this week?

3 sailings from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Milos (Adamas) 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 Milos?

Scheduled departures from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Milos (Adamas) leave at 07:00 and 13:30.

How long is the ferry from Syros to Milos?

The fastest crossing from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Milos (Adamas) takes 7h 30m and the slowest 10h 10m.

How much does the Syros to Milos ferry cost?

Published fares for the Syros (Ermoupoli) to Milos (Adamas) ferry start from €12.50 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 Milos route?

The Syros (Ermoupoli) to Milos (Adamas) route is served by Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.

Tips for the Syros to Milos 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.
  • In an emergency, follow crew instructions immediately; the muster stations are marked on deck plans posted in corridors and at cabin doors.
  • Once you arrive in Milos, the volcanic island's extraordinary coastline reveals sea caves, coloured rock formations, and beaches of every kind, from the famous white pumice shores of Sarakiniko to the fishing village of Klima with its boathouses built into the rock. Milos is also the island where the Venus de Milo was discovered in 1820.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 16 August 2026.