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How to get from Ios to Syros by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Ios to Syros ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Ios to Syros is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Ios to Syros can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Ios to Syros 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 Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets. This way you can find the best deal on a Ios Syros ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

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

Ios to Syros Ferry Information

Port of departure
Ios
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Syros
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Distance
59 mi
Ferry Companies
Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets
Frequency of crossings
3 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
4 hours 55 min
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Ferry Ios Syros: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Ios to Syros, you'll find tickets range from £13 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £178 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Ios to Syros route is £98. The average ferry crossing time from Ios to Syros is 2 hours 47 min. The slowest ferries will take 4 hours 55 min to reach Syros, while the fastest boats will arrive in Syros in 2 hours. The first ferry leaves the port of Ios at 10:15. The last boat to Syros leaves the port of Ios at 12:50.

Average price of a Ios to Syros ferry crossing
£98
Price range of ferries Ios Syros (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£13 - £178
Average crossing time Ios Syros
2 hours 47 min
Departure time of first ferry to Syros
10:15
Time last ferry leaves for Syros
12:50
Arrival time of first ferry to Syros
13:20
Arrival time of last ferry to Syros
16:15

Why travel by ferry from Ios to Syros?

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

To enjoy the incredible sea view
When we are on the coast, we often look for places that offer the best sea view. During the Ios Syros crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Everywhere, large windows give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to make the most of its soothing power.
Enjoy the fresh sea air
The health benefits of sea air are numerous. During the Ios-Syros crossing, access the outside areas of the Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets ship to take a deep breath of air. A feeling of well-being will quickly take hold of you. This will allow you to start your holiday in Syros full of energy.
You get much more rest than in the car
Long car journeys are tiring and require constant vigilance when driving. The Ios Syros ferry journey is the opposite! Ferries operated by Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets are designed with areas dedicated to relaxation or entertainment: lounges or cabins, outdoor solarium, bars and restaurants... No doubt you'll arrive in Syros completely relaxed.

Which companies operate between Ios and Syros?

If you want to travel between Ios and Syros by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Hellenic Seaways Ios Syros
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 Ios-Syros fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Ios and Syros. Hellenic Seaways operates 1 crossings a week to Syros from Ios and the journey time is 4 hours 55 min. More information about Hellenic Seaways
4 hours 55 min
1 crossings a week
Cyclades Fast Ferries Ios Syros
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 Ios-Syros fares and book a Cyclades Fast Ferries ticket between Ios and Syros. More information about Cyclades Fast Ferries
Sea Jets Ios Syros
Sea Jets
Sea Jets is a Greek shipping company established in 1989. It operates some 140 routes between Piraeus and Crete and the Cyclades archipelago. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Syros fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Ios and Syros. Sea Jets operates 2 crossings a week to Syros from Ios and the journey time is 6 hours 50 min. More information about Sea Jets
6 hours 50 min
2 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Ios

Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets ferries depart for Syros from the following ports in Ios:

Ios
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Port of arrival in Syros

Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Hellenic Seaways ships arrive in Syros from the following ports:

Port of Siros Ermoupoli
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Ios to Syros, it will take you at least 4 hours 55 min to cover the 59 mi between Ios and Syros.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Ios and Syros in winter) and the ferry company (Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Sea Jets). There are currently 3 crossings a week between Ios and Syros.

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Ios and Syros: Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Sea Jets.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets.

Before booking, compare the prices of Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Ios Syros 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 non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Ios and Syros, you will travel 59 mi.

To go by boat from Ios to Syros, you can find prices ranging from £13 for the lowest, to £178 for the highest. The average price we observed was £98.

The first ferry leaves Ios at 10:15 for Syros.

The last ferry to Syros usually departs from Ios at 12:50.

What is the Ios to Syros ferry crossing like?

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Ios and Syros would be like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Ios to disembarkation in Syros, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Sea Jets. You will also find practical information about Ios and Syros.

Ready for boarding in Ios

Here are the steps to embark before your Ios Syros ferry journey begins:

  • Presentation time in Ios port / You should arrive in the port of Ios well in advance. Please check this with your Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Hellenic Seaways company. After this time, your reservation is no longer guaranteed.
  • Checking in for the Ios - Syros crossing / At the Ios ferry terminal, look for the Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets counters and present your passport and booking number. If you are travelling by car, please stand in the reserved lanes. Check-in will take place directly from your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Syros / Watch out for voice messages in the Ios ferry terminal inviting you to board. If you are travelling by car, Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Hellenic Seaways staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

On board the Ios to Syros ferry

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets ship as they wish. 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 ferry is approaching Syros, disembarkation imminent!

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Syros:

  • Syros Harbour is in sight / You will not be able to return to your vehicle until the ferry has come to rest and tied up to the quay in Syros Harbour. There is no need to rush. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Syros from the outside deck.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Ios to Syros in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Syros.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Syros / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. It's even faster as a pedestrian. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Syros. At last, your holiday in Syros has begun!

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