Book the Symi – Syros ferry here and link the colourful harbour of Symi with Syros, the Cycladic island centred on elegant Ermoupoli. Departing from the Dodecanese, this journey brings together two distinct sides of the Greek islands: Symi’s steep, pastel-painted waterfront and Syros’s neoclassical streets and lively port town. Blue Star Ferries offers this route option, with travel possible as a foot passenger and pet bookings permitted. Choose your sailing details to begin your island-hopping journey.
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How long is the travel time for Symi – Syros?
The Symi – Syros crossing takes between 9h 55m and 10h 20m. Blue Star Ferries sails from June to November.
The ferry journey from Symi to Syros links the Dodecanese with the central Cyclades, crossing a substantial stretch of the Aegean. Sailing duration can vary with the vessel’s calling pattern, sea conditions and the number of intermediate island stops, so it is best viewed as a longer island-to-island passage rather than a short local hop.
Methods of Travel Symi – Syros
On the Symi – Syros ferry route with Blue Star Ferries, you can travel without a vehicle. This makes the crossing a simple, relaxed way to move between two distinctive Dodecanese and Cyclades islands, leaving you free to enjoy the changing Aegean horizon from departure in Symi to arrival on Syros.
Accommodation is required for this route option, adding comfort and a welcome private pause to the journey. Passengers should check in at least 120 minutes before departure, so there is time to settle into the port atmosphere before sailing.
Are pets allowed on the Symi – Syros route?
Yes, pets are allowed on the Symi – Syros route.
Pets can be booked for the Symi – Syros ferry route with Blue Star Ferries, so your companion can be part of the journey across the Aegean. When making your reservation, include your pet from the start to ensure it is covered by the booking.
For a smoother departure from Symi, arrive with time to settle in before boarding. Blue Star Ferries requires passengers to check in at least 120 minutes before departure; the same lead time applies when travelling with a vehicle. Bring the passport or accepted ID required for your own journey, and keep your pet comfortable and calmly prepared for the crossing.
Check-in Information Symi – Syros
For the Symi – Syros ferry with Blue Star Ferries, both foot passengers and travellers with vehicles should complete check-in at least 120 minutes before departure. Arriving with time to spare lets the harbour-side excitement stay part of the journey rather than becoming a rush.
You do not need to present the supplier ticket at check-in. Bring an accepted form of identification: Blue Star Ferries requires a passport and accepts either an ID card or passport. Once checked in, you can settle into the sense of departure as Symi’s colourful harbour slips behind you and Syros draws nearer.
Symi to Syros ferry
Leaving Symi, with its steep hillsides, colourful harbour houses and clear Dodecanese light, the journey to Syros carries you north-west across the Aegean towards the Cyclades. Symi – Syros links two islands with very different characters: intimate Symi feels shaped by the sea, while Syros is known for Ermoupoli, its grand waterfront, marble squares and elegant neoclassical streets. Arriving in Syros places you in the heart of the Cyclades, where lively island life and a distinctly urban heritage meet beside the harbour. It is a rewarding route for travellers combining the Dodecanese with a wider Greek island adventure. Blue Star Ferries offers a route option on which accommodation is required, making it important to select the appropriate accommodation when arranging your crossing.
Compare and book your crossing
This page brings together the Symi to Syros ferry option so you can consider the journey and book with a clear picture of the essential travel requirements. You can travel as a foot passenger on the available Blue Star Ferries option, as a vehicle is not required. Pets can be included in the booking, helping the whole travelling party set out together. Passenger and vehicle check-in must be completed at least 120 minutes before departure, so allow time to reach the port and begin your island-to-island journey unhurried. A passport is required for this crossing, and accepted identification includes an ID or passport; the supplier ticket is not required at check-in.
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