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How to get from Santorini to Syros by ferry ?

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

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

Most Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Minoan Lines 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 Santorini to Syros simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Santorini to Syros Ferry Information

Port of departure
Santorini
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Syros
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Distance
83 mi
Ferry Companies
Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines
Frequency of crossings
9 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
2 hours 40 min
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Ferry Santorini Syros: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Santorini to Syros, you'll find tickets range from £43 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £165 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Santorini to Syros route is £107. The average ferry crossing time from Santorini to Syros is 2 hours 56 min. The slowest ferries will take 4 hours 20 min to reach Syros, while the fastest boats will arrive in Syros in 2 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Santorini at 09:20. The last boat to Syros leaves the port of Santorini at 12:15.

Average price of a Santorini to Syros ferry crossing
£107
Price range of ferries Santorini Syros (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£43 - £165
Average crossing time Santorini Syros
2 hours 56 min
Departure time of first ferry to Syros
09:20
Time last ferry leaves for Syros
12:15
Arrival time of first ferry to Syros
13:20
Arrival time of last ferry to Syros
15:35

Why travel by ferry from Santorini to Syros?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Santorini to Syros ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Syros. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Santorini 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. You'll enjoy a 360-degree view of the ocean from the port of Santorini to Syros, whether you're having lunch or relaxing in one of the ship's lounges. Everywhere, large windows give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to make the most of its soothing power.
To get some sea air
The health benefits of sea air are numerous. During the Santorini-Syros crossing, access the outside areas of the Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Minoan Lines 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
Driving for miles on end is not very relaxing, especially if you add the risk of traffic jams and accidents. The Santorini Syros ferry journey is the opposite! On board, depending on the Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Minoan Lines ship in service, everything is designed to give you time to relax in the calm of comfortable reclining lounges, to lounge on the outside decks, to entertain and to have fun. No doubt you'll arrive in Syros completely relaxed.

Which companies operate between Santorini and Syros?

If you want to travel between Santorini and Syros by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Minoan Lines 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 Santorini 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 Santorini-Syros fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Santorini and Syros. More information about Hellenic Seaways
Sea Jets Santorini 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 Santorini-Syros fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Santorini and Syros. Sea Jets operates 9 crossings a week to Syros from Santorini and the journey time is 2 hours 40 min. More information about Sea Jets
2 hours 40 min
9 crossings a week
ANEK Lines Santorini Syros
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Santorini-Syros route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece and between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Santorini-Syros fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Santorini and Syros. More information about ANEK Lines
Cyclades Fast Ferries Santorini 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 Santorini-Syros fares and book a Cyclades Fast Ferries ticket between Santorini and Syros. More information about Cyclades Fast Ferries
Minoan Lines Santorini Syros
Minoan Lines
Minoan Lines is a Greek shipping company created in 1972 and providing passenger transport in Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Santorini-Syros fares and book a Minoan Lines ticket between Santorini and Syros. More information about Minoan Lines

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

Port of departure in Santorini

Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Minoan Lines ferries depart for Syros from the following ports in Santorini:

Santorini
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Port of arrival in Syros

Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Sea Jets 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 Santorini to Syros, it will take you at least 2 hours 40 min to cover the 83 mi between Santorini and Syros.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Santorini and Syros in winter) and the ferry company (Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Minoan Lines). There are currently 9 crossings a week between Santorini and Syros.

There are 5 ferry companies operating between Santorini and Syros: Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Minoan Lines.

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

Before booking, compare the prices of Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines 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 Santorini 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 Santorini and Syros, you will travel 83 mi.

To go by boat from Santorini to Syros, you can find prices ranging from £43 for the lowest, to £165 for the highest. The average price we observed was £107.

The first ferry leaves Santorini at 09:20 for Syros.

The last ferry to Syros usually departs from Santorini at 12:15.

What is the Santorini to Syros ferry crossing like?

It's not always easy to get a clear picture of what a Santorini to Syros crossing will be like, especially if you're not familiar with this mode of transport. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Santorini to disembarkation in Syros, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries and ANEK Lines. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Santorini and Syros.

Ready for boarding in Santorini

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

  • Presentation time in Santorini port / You should arrive in the port of Santorini well in advance. Please check this with your Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways company. After this time, your reservation is no longer guaranteed.
  • Checking in for the Santorini - Syros crossing / At the Santorini ferry terminal, look for the Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Minoan Lines counters and present your passport and booking number. If you have a car, you can check in from the vehicle queue.
  • Boarding the ferry to Syros / Information messages are broadcast in the Santorini ferry terminal to invite you to board. If you are travelling by car, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, ANEK Lines, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

Life on board the ferry between Santorini and Syros

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Minoan Lines 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. It is best to wait on the outside decks to watch the ferry manoeuvre into Syros Harbour.
  • Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Syros Harbour.
  • 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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