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Crete (Heraklion) to Syros Ferry

Depending on the season their are usually 1 daily and 9 weekly sailings between Crete (Heraklion) and Syros. 2 ferry operators provide ferries from Crete (Heraklion) to Syros, Cyclades Fast Ferries & SeaJets. Crete (Heraklion) Syros Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

Crete (Heraklion) Syros Ferry Times

The earliest Crete (Heraklion) Syros ferry typically departs Crete (Heraklion) at about 07:30. The average sailing time of a ferry from Crete (Heraklion) to Syros is approximately 6h 35m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 5h 55m.

Crete (Heraklion) to Syros Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for a ferry from Crete (Heraklion) to Syros typically range between $158* and $813*. On average the Crete (Heraklion) Syros ferry is $511*. The cheapest Crete (Heraklion) Syros ferry prices start from $129*. The average price for a foot passenger is $453*. The average price for a Crete (Heraklion) Syros car ferry is $730*.

Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.

How far is Syros from Crete (Heraklion)?

The distance between Crete (Heraklion) and Syros is approximately 132.0 miles (212.5km), or 114.7 nautical miles.

Is there a car ferry from Crete (Heraklion) to Syros?

Yes, there is a car ferry from Crete (Heraklion) to Syros provided by Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and tickets for car ferries between Crete (Heraklion) and Syros.

Are foot passengers allowed on the Crete (Heraklion) Syros ferry?

Yes, Crete (Heraklion) Syros ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Crete (Heraklion) to Syros with Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Crete to Cyclades Islands page.

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Crete (Heraklion) - Syros Route summary
Departure Country	Greece
Destination Country	Greece
No. of Operators	2
Operators	Cyclades Fast Ferries & SeaJets
Average Price	A$510*
Average Daily Sailings	1
Average Weekly Sailings	9
Average Sailing Duration	6h 35m
Fastest Sailing Duration	5h 55m
First Ferry	07:30
Last Ferry	09:00
Distance	114 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.

How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Syros?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Heraklion to Syros is approximately 7h. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.

How much is the ferry from Heraklion to Syros?

The average price of a ferry from Heraklion to Syros is approximately 182 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Heraklion to Syros?

Heraklion to Syros is operated by 2 ferry companies. The operators that provide this service are

Cyclades Fast Ferries
SeaJets

How can I book ferry tickets from Heraklion to Syros?

Ferries from Heraklion to Syros are available for booking through our deal finder, with live prices, timetables and operators.

How far is Syros from Heraklion?

The distance between Heraklion to Syros is approximately 114 nautical miles.

Heraklion Guide

The Greek city of Heraklion is the capital and largest city on the island of Crete. A popular visitor attraction near the city is Knossos, which is around 5 km from Heraklion. This important archaeological site was the Palace of King Minos and home to the Minotaur, if legend is to be believed. The palace was built over the remains of a former Neolithic settlement in around 1900 BC.

An important attraction in the city itself is the Archaeological Museum which can be found on one corner of the central Eleftherias Square, in a converted power station. The museum collects and displays many artefacts from Knossos, Archanes, Phaestos, Zakros and many other important archaeological sites on the island. The museum's collection spans several thousand years and includes the Phaestos disc, classic Hellenic and Roman sculptures, frescos, jewellery, wall paintings and pottery.

Visitors to Heraklion can take a ferry from the port, which is important for both passenger services and cargo, to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also daily sailings to the mainland port of Piraeus.

Syros Guide

The Greek island of Syros is one of the Cyclades group of islands and is unusual in that the island's architecture is more medieval rather than the more typical Cycladic. The island's capital is Ermoupolis and has some fine examples of Venetian mansions to see. In the Vaporia quarter of the capital visitors will find some lovely large churches and impressive neoclassical buildings, such as the Town Hall and Apollo Theatre in the central square. Also popular with visitors are the island's beaches which are well equipped for tourists and have a good range of facilities.

The island can trace its history back to the 3rd millennium BC where signs of inhabitation have been found in the Halandriani and Kastri parts of the island. Artefacts found indicate that there was some kind of metal workshop on the island which possibly had a trading relationship with Asia Minor. The Samians occupied the island in the 6th century BC and is when many of the island's inhabitants moved to the island. At that time, the important physician and philosopher Pherecydis was born in Syros and some years later he went to Samos and became the teacher of Pythagoras.