Paros to Syros Ferry
🚢 Paros → Syros — this week
18 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 3/day
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 2 ferries — first at 10:40
Paros to Syros Ferry
Paros to Syros -- At a Glance
- Season: Timetables are currently published through 4 October 2026.
- Frequency: 1 to 4 ferries per day depending on the season.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Journey time: 45 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Operators: SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways.
- Tickets from: €7 – €60 per person.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
The Paros to Syros ferry is one of those Cyclades crossings that rewards you with a proper sense of island-hopping. You leave the marble-dusted lanes of Paros behind and head northwest towards Syros, the administrative capital of the Cyclades — a destination that tends to surprise travellers who arrive expecting just another whitewashed island.
The route runs from March through to November, with daily service throughout the season. Frequencies build steadily as summer arrives: expect around 2 to 3 ferries per day at peak, dropping back to 1 to 2 in the shoulder months at either end of the season.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Paros to Syros:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Not yet published | – |
| March | Yes | 1.0 |
| April | Yes | 1.7 (1–4) |
| May | Yes | 1.6 (1–3) |
| June | Yes | 2.5 (2–3) |
| July | Yes | 2.5 (2–3) |
| August | Yes | 2.6 (2–3) |
| September | Yes | 2.2 (2–3) |
| October | Yes | 2.0 |
| November | Not yet published | – |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Paros 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 | 2 | 10:40, 11:45 |
| Fri 7 Aug | 2 | 10:40, 11:45 |
| Sat 8 Aug | 3 | 10:40, 11:45, 15:45 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 3 | 10:40, 11:45, 20:45 |
| Mon 10 Aug | 2 | 10:40, 11:45 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 3 | 10:40, 11:45, 20:45 |
| Wed 12 Aug | 3 | 10:40, 11:45, 19:05 |
| Thu 13 Aug | 2 | 10:40, 11:45 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 2 | 10:40, 11:45 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 3 | 10:40, 11:45, 15:45 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 3 | 10:40, 11:45, 20:45 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 2 | 10:40, 11:45 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 3 | 10:40, 11:45, 20:45 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 3 | 10:40, 11:45, 19:05 |
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Tips for the Paros–Syros Ferry
- The whitewashed windmill facing the harbour is Parikia's landmark, useful for finding your way back to the terminal. Arrive at least an hour before departure in peak season, allowing extra time if you still need to buy your ticket at the port.
- The KTEL bus station for onward island travel is immediately to the right as you exit the port, making it easy to find without asking directions. Buses to Naoussa, the airport, and beaches all depart from here.
- Baggage storage is free at the KTEL bus station once you have bought your ticket, so there is no need to carry bags around Parikia while you wait for your ferry to board.
- Paros is one of the busiest Cyclades hubs, so if you are changing ferries the same day build in a buffer – delays tend to build up through the day and afternoon sailings are more likely to run late.
- 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 Paros to Syros?
1 to 4 ferries per day depending on the season. Timetables are currently published through 4 October 2026.
Are there ferries from Paros to Syros today?
Yes – 2 sailings today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Paros to Syros this week?
Around 18 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 3 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Paros to Syros?
The first departure is usually 10:40.
How long is the ferry from Paros to Syros?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 45 minutes, while the slowest takes around 1 hour 45 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
How much does the Paros to Syros ferry cost?
Ticket prices start from €7 per person for a standard seat. Prices can go up to €60 depending on the company, seat class, and time of year.
Which ferry companies operate the Paros–Syros route?
The route is served by SeaJets, 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.
Can you rent a car in Paros?
Yes, and rental desks cluster right by the port in Parikia, most just a couple of minutes' walk from where the ferry docks. A car earns its keep here: nowhere on Paros is more than about 30 minutes' drive away, opening up marble-quarry villages and quieter southern beaches that the KTEL bus network doesn't reach directly. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars if you'd rather not rely on the bus timetable.