Ferry Athens (Piraeus) → Syros 🇬🇷🇬🇷
The ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Syros connects the mainland to the administrative capital of the Cyclades in as little as two hours. SeaJets runs high-speed catamarans such as the Champion Jet and Eurochampion Jet, while Blue Star Ferries operates the larger, more comfortable Blue Star Paros on a conventional crossing of around four hours. Syros surprises visitors who expect whitewashed simplicity: its main town, Ermoupoli, is a grand neoclassical port city of marble streets, an Italianate town hall and the elegant Apollon Theatre. Add the medieval hilltop quarter of Ano Syros and quiet beaches like Galissas and Kini, and Syros makes a refined, year-round Cycladic base.
The Athens (Piraeus) → Syros ferry route serves Syros from Athens (Piraeus), in Greece. It is operated by SEAJETS, BLUE STAR FERRIES, with a crossing time of around 2 h (high-speed) to 4 h (conventional) (daily departures in summer). Fares start from €45 per person, vehicle extra. On VoilaFerry you compare live schedules, prices and availability across every operator on this route, then book your ticket — passengers, car, cabin or pet — in minutes, with no added service fees.
Operators on this route
How to book your ferry
- Pick your date and number of passengers.
- Compare operators, schedules and fares in real time.
- Add a vehicle, cabin or pet if needed, then pay online securely.
Good to know
- Vehicles (car, motorbike, motorhome) accepted on most departures.
- Cabins and reclining seats available for overnight crossings.
- Pets welcome depending on the operator.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the ferry from Piraeus to Syros?
- A SeaJets high-speed catamaran reaches Syros in about 2 hours, while the conventional Blue Star Ferries crossing takes around 4 hours. Travel time varies with the vessel and the number of intermediate island stops.
- Which companies sail from Athens (Piraeus) to Syros?
- Two operators serve the route: SeaJets with fast catamarans (Champion Jet, Eurochampion Jet, Champions League Jet) and Blue Star Ferries with the conventional Blue Star Paros.
- Can I take a car on the ferry to Syros?
- Yes. Blue Star Ferries carries cars, motorbikes and campers, and most SeaJets high-speed vessels accept vehicles too. Add your vehicle during the booking so the correct deck space and fare are reserved.
- When should I book the Piraeus to Syros ferry?
- In July and August departures fill up fast, especially the popular morning high-speed sailings, so book a few weeks ahead. Outside peak season you can usually find seats much closer to your travel date.