Rhodes to Syros Ferry
🚢 Rhodes → Syros — this week
3 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 1/day
Rhodes to Syros Ferry
Rhodes to Syros -- At a Glance
- Season: Timetables are currently published through 29 October 2026.
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day.
- Sailing days: Ferries sail several days per week.
- Journey time: 11 hours to 11 hours 10 minutes.
- Operators: Blue Star Ferries.
- Tickets from: €70 per person.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
The Rhodes to Syros ferry route bridges two of Greece’s most distinctive islands — the sun-drenched Dodecanese landmark in the far south-east and the elegant Cycladic capital of the north. It is a long crossing, but one that rewards the effort, carrying you across open Aegean waters from Rhodes’s ancient harbours to the grand neoclassical quaysides of Ermoupoli.
The route runs from March through to October, with around one sailing per day during the season. If you are planning your Greek island itinerary, it is worth booking ahead, particularly in July and August when demand on the Aegean is at its peak.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Rhodes 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 | Yes | 1.0 |
| November | Not yet published | – |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Rhodes 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 | 17:00 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 1 | 17:00 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 1 | 17:00 |
| Thu 13 Aug | 1 | 17:00 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 1 | 17:00 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 1 | 17:00 |
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Tips for the Rhodes–Syros Ferry
- Rhodes has two separate ferry ports: large car ferries such as Blue Star Ferries use Akandia, while Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans and small boats to Symi depart from Kolona, just outside the Old Town walls – check your ticket for the correct one.
- Akandia port is roughly a 20-minute walk from the Old Town and has no shelter, seating or toilets while you wait, so it is more comfortable to wait in town and take a taxi straight to your ferry.
- Arrive at least one hour before departure to allow time to check in, since boarding for ferries from Rhodes typically closes around 20 minutes before the scheduled sailing time.
- Duty-free shopping is not available on domestic Greek ferry routes; what you see in the onboard shop is ordinary retail pricing.
- 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 Rhodes to Syros?
Typically 1 ferry per day. Timetables are currently published through 29 October 2026.
Are there ferries from Rhodes to Syros today?
Yes – 1 sailing today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Rhodes to Syros this week?
Around 3 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 1 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Rhodes to Syros?
The first departure is usually 17:00.
How long is the ferry from Rhodes to Syros?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 11 hours, while the slowest takes around 11 hours 10 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
How much does the Rhodes to Syros ferry cost?
Ticket prices start from €70 per person for a standard seat.
Which ferry companies operate the Rhodes–Syros route?
The route is served by Blue Star Ferries.
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.
Is it worth hiring a car in Rhodes?
Worth it if you're staying more than a couple of days, since the island is large and its two bus companies (Roda in the west, KTEL in the east) don't make it easy to combine both coasts in a day. The port is a 10-minute walk from Rhodes Old Town, with paid parking nearby. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.