Syros – Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Syros – Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Depending on the season their are usually 3 daily and 20 weekly sailings between Syros and Ios. 6 ferry operators provide the ferries from Syros to Ios, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Nel Lines, Anek Superfast & SAOS Ferries.Syros Ios ferries take around 3 hours 5 minutes. The ferry costs between $56 and $542, 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 Ios.
The earliest Syros Ios ferry typically departs Syros at about 09:15 and the last ferry usually leaves at 21:30.
Ferries from Syros to Ios sail in around 3 hours 5 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 20 weekly sailings from Syros to Ios provided by Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Nel Lines, Anek Superfast & SAOS Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 5 sailings weekly. Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 16 sailings weekly. Nel Lines provide 0 sailings weekly. Anek Superfast provide 0 sailings weekly. SAOS Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Syros to Ios typically range between $56* and $542*. On average the Syros Ios ferry is $246*. The cheapest Syros Ios ferry prices start from $56*. The average price for a foot passenger is $246*. The average price for a car is $143*.
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 July 25.
The distance between Syros to Ios is approximately 50 miles (81km) or 44 nautical miles.
Yes, Syros Ios ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets between Syros and Ios. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Syros and Ios use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets allow foot passengers on Syros Ios ferries.
Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets allow pets on ferries from Syros to Ios. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Syros - Ios Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Cyclades Islands | |
| Destination Country | Cyclades Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 6 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Nel Lines, Anek Superfast & SAOS Ferries | |
| Average Price | $246 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 20 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3 h 5 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h | |
| First Ferry | 09:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 21:30 | |
| Distance | 44 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 island of Ios is part of the Cyclades group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea between the islands of Santorini and Naxos. The island has a popular night economy, lovely beaches and a number of historical monuments which are popular with visitors. The island has been popular with tourists from around the world for many years and is definitely one of the most popular of the Cyclades islands. Chora is a typical Greek village on the island with traditional whitewashed buildings, winding streets and many colourful flowers. However, at night the sleepy village comes alive with many places to socialise.
Around the island there are many beaches with soft white sand just waiting to be explored, all of which are blessed with crystal clear waters. Perhaps the island's most popular beach is Mylopotas which is lined with bars, restaurants and places to hire water sport related equipment, and is over 1 km long. However, if you require a more secluded beach experience then Valmas or Kolitsani beaches are a good choice.
