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How to get from Syros to Athens by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Syros to Athens ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Syros to Athens is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Syros to Athens can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Syros to Athens ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Cyclades Fast Ferries. This way you can find the best price for a Syros Athens ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Minoan Lines or Sea Jets ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Syros to Athens simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Syros to Athens Ferry Information

Port of departure
Syros
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of arrival
Athens
Greece
Attica
Distance
84 mi
Ferry Companies
Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Zante Ferries
Frequency of crossings
4 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
1 hrs. 55 min
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Ferry Syros Athens: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Syros to Athens, you'll find tickets ranging from $39 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $237 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Syros-Athens route is $129. The average ferry crossing time from Syros to Athens is 3 hrs. 10 min. The slowest ferries will take 4 hrs. 5 min to reach Athens, while the fastest boats will reach Athens in 1 hrs. 50 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Syros at 04:15. The last ferry to Athens leaves Syros at 21:40.

Average price of a Syros Athens ferry crossing
$129
Price range for Syros Athens ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$39 - $237
Average crossing time Syros Athens
3 hrs. 10 min
Departure time of first ferry to Athens
04:15
Departure time of last ferry to Athens
21:40
Arrival time first ferry to Athens
00:50
Arrival time of last ferry to Athens
23:55

Why take a ferry from Syros to Athens ?

Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Syros to Athens ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Athens. Here are 3 reasons why we think Syros to Athens ferry is an ideal way to travel.

To not get tired, unlike the car
Long car journeys are tiring and require constant vigilance when driving. The Syros Athens ferry trip is exactly the opposite. On board, depending on the Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Minoan Lines or Sea Jets ship in service, everything is done to relax in the calm of comfortable reclining lounges, to give you time to yourself, to lounge on the outside decks, to entertain and have fun. You will arrive in Athens empty of all stress and totally relaxed.
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
There is no better way to travel between Syros and Athens with your family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Syros, imagine your children discovering the ship, spending long moments playing in the areas reserved for the youngest or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest movies in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marveling at a magic show or other countless activities. Your children will have long lasting memories of the ferry trip between Syros and Athens.
Enjoy the fresh sea air
The health benefits of the sea have long been proven. During the Syros-Athens crossing, access the outside of the Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Minoan Lines or Sea Jets ship to take a breath of fresh air. The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will instantly soothe you. You'll arrive in Athens perfectly zen and full of energy.

Which companies operate between Syros and Athens?

If you're looking to travel between Syros and Athens by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Minoan Lines or Sea Jets who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

Hellenic Seaways Syros Athens
Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways was founded in 2000 and is based in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and the Aegean region. On Vivanoda, you can compare Syros-Athens fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Syros and Athens. More information about Hellenic Seaways
Blue Star Ferries Syros Athens
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Syros-Athens route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad of islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Syros-Athens fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Syros and Athens. Blue Star Ferries operates 3 crossings a day to Athens from Syros and the journey time is 3 hrs. 20 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
3 hrs. 20 min
3 crossings a day
Cyclades Fast Ferries Syros Athens
Cyclades Fast Ferries
Cyclades Fast Ferries was founded in 2003 and is based in Greece. It offers fast crossings between the Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Syros-Athens fares and book a Cyclades Fast Ferries ticket between Syros and Athens. More information about Cyclades Fast Ferries
Aegean Speed Lines Syros Athens
Aegean Speed Lines
Aegean Speed Lines is a ferry company based in Greece that offers ferry services between the Greek islands and the ports of the Greek mainland. On Vivanoda, you can compare Syros-Athens fares and book a Aegean Speed Lines ticket between Syros and Athens. More information about Aegean Speed Lines
Minoan Lines Syros Athens
Minoan Lines
Minoan Lines is a Greek shipping company created in 1972 and providing passenger transport in Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Syros-Athens fares and book a Minoan Lines ticket between Syros and Athens. More information about Minoan Lines
Sea Jets Syros Athens
Sea Jets
Sea Jets is a Greek shipping company created in 1989. It operates some 140 routes between Piraeus and Crete and the Cyclades archipelago. On Vivanoda, you can compare Syros-Athens fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Syros and Athens. Sea Jets operates 7 crossings a week to Athens from Syros and the journey time is 1 hrs. 55 min. More information about Sea Jets
1 hrs. 55 min
7 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Syros? Where do the boats arrive in Athens?

Port of departure in Syros

Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Minoan Lines or Sea Jets ferries depart for Athens from the following ports in Syros:

Port of Siros Ermoupoli
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Port of arrival in Athens

Sea Jets, Minoan Lines, Aegean Speed Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Hellenic Seaways ships arrive in Athens from the following ports:

Athens Piraeus E1
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Athens Piraeus E6
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Syros to Athens, it will take you at least 1 hrs. 55 min to cover the 84 mi between Syros and Athens.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Syros and Athens in winter) and the ferry company (Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Minoan Lines and Sea Jets). There are currently 4 crossings a day between Syros and Athens.

There are 6 ferry companies operating between Syros and Athens: Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Minoan Lines and Sea Jets.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Zante Ferries.

Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Zante Ferries on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and safely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Syros Athens ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are not refundable or changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Syros and Athens, you will travel 84 mi.

To go by boat from Syros to Athens, you can find prices ranging from $39 for the lowest, to $237 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $129.

The first ferry leaves Syros at 04:15 for Athens.

The last ferry to Athens from Syros usually departs at 21:40.

Experience a crossing between Syros and Athens

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Syros and Athens would be like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Syros Athens cruise aboard Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Cyclades Fast Ferries, we retrace here the different stages of the journey, from boarding in Syros to disembarking in Athens. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Syros and Athens.

Boarding in Syros

Before your Syros Athens ferry trip begins, here are the few steps to board:

  • Presentation at the port of Syros / You must arrive at the port of Syros sufficiently in advance. Please check with your Sea Jets, Minoan Lines, Aegean Speed Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Hellenic Seaways company. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Syros-Athens crossing / In Syros, present your identity papers (passport or national identity card) and the booking number at the Sea Jets, Minoan Lines, Aegean Speed Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Hellenic Seaways ticket offices at the Syros ferry terminal. If you are by car, get in the reserved lines. The check-in will be done directly from your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ship to Athens / Pay attention to the voice messages in the Syros ferry terminal inviting you to board. By car, follow the instructions of Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Minoan Lines or Sea Jets staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

On board the ferry Syros Athens

During the crossing, each person can take advantage of the services available on the Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Minoan Lines or Sea Jets ship as they see fit. Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.

The arrival of the ferry in Athens

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Athens:

  • The ferry enters Athens harbor / You will not be able to return to your vehicle until the ferry has stopped and tied up to the dock in Athens Harbour. There is no need to rush. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Athens harbor from the deck of the boat.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have traveled from Syros to Athens in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Athens.
  • Leaving the ship and discovering Athens / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at the port of Athens can give you a check. Finally, leave the port and Athens is waiting for you!

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