Syros – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
Syros – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
Depending on the season their are usually 5 daily and 30 weekly sailings between Syros and Athens (Piraeus). 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Syros to Athens (Piraeus), Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Syros Athens (Piraeus) ferries take around 2 hours 15 minutes. The ferry costs between $113.68 and $485.47, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Syros to Athens (Piraeus).
The earliest Syros Athens (Piraeus) ferry typically departs Syros at about 04:20 and the last ferry usually leaves at 21:50.
Ferries from Syros to Athens (Piraeus) sail in around 2 hours 15 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 30 weekly sailings from Syros to Athens (Piraeus) provided by Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 15 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 17 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Syros to Athens (Piraeus) typically range between $113.68* and $485.47*. On average the Syros Athens (Piraeus) ferry is $227.98*. The cheapest Syros Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices start from $113.68*. The average price for a foot passenger is $227.01*. The average price for a car is $598.34*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 July 2025.
The distance between Syros to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 95 miles (154km) or 83 nautical miles.
Yes, Syros Athens (Piraeus) ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets between Syros and Athens (Piraeus). To view car ferry tickets and prices between Syros and Athens (Piraeus) use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets allow foot passengers on Syros Athens (Piraeus) ferries.
Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets allow pets on ferries from Syros to Athens (Piraeus). Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Syros - Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Cyclades Islands | |
| Destination | Athens | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | $228 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 30 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h 15 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h | |
| First Ferry | 04:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 21:50 | |
| Distance | 83 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
The Greek island of Syros is one of the Cyclades group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea, around 145 km to the south east of Athens, the Greek capital. The island's history dates back to around the 3rd millennium BC, to the reign of Halandriani and Kastri. Artefacts excavated on the island show that there must have been a metalwork laboratory on the island which it is thought had a commercial relationship with Asia Minor. During the 6th century BC, the island was occupied by the Samians, when many of the island's inhabitants moved to the island. The important physician and philosopher, Pherecydis was born on the island during this period and later went to Samos and became Pythagoras' teacher.
In addition to the island's beauty, Syros has a thriving cultural scene and a love of the arts. Tourists should take the time to visit the island's museums and galleries in addition to strolling through pretty village streets or lazing on the beach.
From the island's port there are ferry services to Rafina and Piraeus by both conventional or high speed ferry. Syros is also connected to all of the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, Crete, Thessaloniki and Skiathos.
The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.
Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.
