Ferry from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Tinos

The Syros to Tinos ferry is a short island hop across the Cyclades, linking Ermoupoli — the elegant neoclassical capital of Syros — with the sacred harbour of Tinos. The crossing is compact and straightforward, making it a natural choice whether you are island-hopping through the central Cyclades or making a dedicated pilgrimage to one of Greece’s most revered religious sites.

Service runs year-round, with around 2 ferries per day on average. In the summer months of June–August, you can count on 2 sailings daily, while the winter timetable settles back to roughly 1 per day.

Syros to Tinos Ferry Fares

Weekly Syros to Tinos Ferry Schedule

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

Hiring a car

Do you need a car in Tinos?

Not strictly, since Tinos has one of the Cyclades' better bus networks and buses reach most villages from Tinos Town, but only a handful of times a day. With well over 30 villages scattered across the island and many worth a stop, a hire car gives you the freedom to see more than the three or four the bus timetable allows; compare suppliers 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 Tinos between 19 August 2026 and 1 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Syros to Tinos 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.
• Third-party booking agents are useful for comparing multiple operators on the same route, but check their cancellation and change policies before paying.
• In Tinos, the Church of Panagia Evangelistria in the island's main town is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in the Orthodox world, drawing hundreds of thousands of faithful each year. Beyond the port, the island's marble-carved villages and the distinctive marble-latticed dovecotes of the countryside make for rewarding exploration.

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