Ferry from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Symi (Gialos)
10h 25m · from €70.50 · 1 operator
Syros to Symi at a glance
Ferries from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. Departures in that window are at 22:15. The crossing takes 10h 25m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €70.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 August 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €70.50 | 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 31 August 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Syros to Symi Route Map
Syros to Symi is a very long crossing, around ten and a half hours on the Blue Star 2, taking you from the middle of the Cyclades right down to the southeastern Dodecanese. It is a conventional ferry with cabins, and on a leg like this a berth is worth the extra. The routing calls at several islands on the way, which is what stretches the journey out.
Symi is a small island near Rhodes, and its harbour is the reason most people come. Tiers of colourful neoclassical and Italianate mansions rise up the hillsides around the bay, a legacy of the island's sponge-diving wealth. It is compact and easy to walk, with good seafood along the waterfront and the Panormitis monastery at the southern end of the island.
This sailing runs roughly once a week, so it is a route you build a trip around rather than drop into; the current timetable and fares are shown below. Fares start around €70. Most travellers reach Symi via Rhodes instead, which has frequent short crossings all season.
Syros to Symi Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €70.50 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 | €70.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 |
Weekly Syros to Symi 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 | 22:15 | 08:40 | 10h 25m | €70.50 | now to 2026-08-31 | Book the Blue Star 2 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 Symi between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 22:15 | 08:40 | 10h 25m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 22:15 | 08:40 | 10h 25m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Syros to Symi?
Ferries from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 August 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Syros to Symi today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Symi (Gialos) today. Departure time: 22:15.
How many ferries run from Syros to Symi this week?
1 sailing from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Symi (Gialos) is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Syros to Symi?
Scheduled departures from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Symi (Gialos) leave at 22:15.
How long is the ferry from Syros to Symi?
The crossing from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Symi (Gialos) takes 10h 25m.
How much does the Syros to Symi ferry cost?
Published fares for the Syros (Ermoupoli) to Symi (Gialos) ferry start from €70.50 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 Symi route?
The Syros (Ermoupoli) to Symi (Gialos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Syros to Symi 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.
- High-speed catamarans are more susceptible to cancellation in meltemi conditions than conventional roll-on roll-off ferries – the slower option is often more reliable.
- In Symi, the neoclassical mansions in shades of ochre, terracotta, and gold rising above the harbour of Gialos form one of the most striking port scenes in the Dodecanese. St Georges Bay on the island's east coast offers some of the best swimming in the area, and the island is a short ferry ride from Rhodes.
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