Andros to Syros Ferry
🚢 Andros → Syros — this week
1 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 1/day
Andros to Syros Ferry
Andros to Syros -- At a Glance
- Season: Timetables are currently published through 10 September 2026.
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day.
- Sailing days: Limited service on Thursday.
- Journey time: 3 hours 5 minutes.
- Operators: Hellenic Seaways.
- Tickets from: €8 per person.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
The crossing from Andros to Syros is one of the classic Cyclades connections — two islands that feel quite different from each other, yet sit close enough that the ferry ride is genuinely comfortable. Andros has a green, relatively unhurried character; Syros is urban, architecturally grand, and the administrative capital of the Cyclades. Together they make for a compelling combination, and this route is the direct link between them. Ferries run from March through to the end of September, so the season covers spring shoulder travel all the way through peak summer.
Frequency on this route is roughly one sailing a day across the season. That means timing matters — if you miss your departure, you’re generally waiting until the following day. Book in advance when you can, especially if you’re travelling in July or August, when island-hopping demand across the Cyclades is at its highest.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Andros to Syros:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Not yet published | – |
| March | Yes | 1.0 |
| April | Yes | 1.0 |
| May | Yes | 1.0 |
| June | Yes | 1.0 |
| July | Yes | 1.0 |
| August | Yes | 1.0 |
| September | Yes | 1.0 |
| October | Not yet published | – |
| November | Not yet published | – |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Andros to Syros — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 6 Aug | 1 | 07:00 |
| Thu 13 Aug | 1 | 07:00 |
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Tips for the Andros–Syros Ferry
- Gavrio port is not Andros Town – Chora lies around 32km away on the opposite coast, roughly a 50-minute drive. If you're heading there, check KTEL bus times or arrange a taxi rather than assuming a short hop.
- A KTEL Andros bus meets arriving ferries at Gavrio and runs on to Batsi, Chora and Korthi, but departures from the port can run about 15 minutes late whenever the ferry itself is delayed.
- If you are travelling with a car, check in at Gavrio at least an hour before your sailing – vehicle queues build well before departure, and boarding for cars closes earlier than for foot passengers.
- Weather apps on your phone are useful as a rough guide but marine-specific forecasts (Poseidon, Windy, Windguru) are more accurate for sea conditions.
- Once you arrive in Syros, the elegant capital Ermoupoli – with its grand neoclassical town hall, marble-paved Miaouli Square, and the Apollo Theatre – reflects the island's prosperous 19th-century history as the commercial centre of the Aegean. The hilltop medieval settlement of Ano Syros, built by the Venetians around 1200 CE, offers a contrasting older layer of island history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Andros to Syros?
Typically 1 ferry per day. Timetables are currently published through 10 September 2026.
Are there ferries from Andros to Syros today?
Yes – 1 sailing today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Andros to Syros this week?
Around 1 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 1 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Andros to Syros?
The first departure is usually 07:00.
How long is the ferry from Andros to Syros?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 3 hours 5 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
How much does the Andros to Syros ferry cost?
Ticket prices start from €8 per person for a standard seat.
Which ferry companies operate the Andros–Syros route?
The route is served by Hellenic Seaways.
Can you rent a car in Syros?
Yes, and rental desks cluster right in Ermoupoli, a short walk from where the ferry docks. Syros Town itself is easily walkable, but a car earns its keep for reaching Kini, Galissas and Poseidonia beaches, each 8-10km away on the other side of the island. Compare prices across local suppliers at Discover Cars.
Do you need a car in Andros?
Practically, yes. The ferry lands at Gavrio in the northwest, while the capital Chora sits around 32km away on the opposite coast, too far for casual bus-hopping between villages. Rental offices operate near the port, and supply tightens in August, so book ahead. Compare suppliers at Discover Cars.