Syros to Milos Ferry
🚢 Syros → Milos — this week
3 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 1/day
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 1 ferries — first at 13:30
Syros to Milos Ferry
Syros to Milos -- At a Glance
- Season: Timetables are currently published through 13 September 2026.
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day.
- Sailing days: Ferries sail several days per week.
- Journey time: 7 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours 10 minutes.
- Operators: Hellenic Seaways.
- Tickets from: €12 per person.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
The Syros to Milos ferry takes you from the administrative capital of the Cyclades to one of the most visually striking islands in the Aegean. Syros is the hub of the island group – a proper working port town with a life that continues well beyond the summer season – and Milos sits to the south-west, famous for its volcanic landscape and extraordinary coastline.
On average, you can expect around 1 ferry per day on this route throughout the year. That makes planning straightforward, but it also means booking ahead is worth considering, particularly if you are travelling with a vehicle or during the busier months.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Syros to Milos:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Yes | 1.0 |
| 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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Syros to Milos — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 7 Aug | 1 | 13:30 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 1 | 07:00 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 1 | 07:00 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 1 | 13:30 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 1 | 07:00 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 1 | 07:00 |
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Tips for the Syros–Milos Ferry
- The ferry quay sits right in Ermoupoli town centre, close to hotels, cafés and the bus station, so you can walk to most accommodation. In peak summer, arrive at least an hour early, or 60–90 minutes if you're bringing a car.
- There's no single ferry ticket office at the port – tickets are issued by several independent travel agencies clustered near the harbour, so check your booking confirmation for pickup details rather than expecting one terminal counter.
- A taxi rank is around 100 metres from the quay, but ranks empty fast in August, so pre-book a taxi or arrange a hotel transfer in advance rather than relying on hailing one on arrival.
- In an emergency, follow crew instructions immediately; the muster stations are marked on deck plans posted in corridors and at cabin doors.
- Once you arrive in Milos, the volcanic island's extraordinary coastline reveals sea caves, coloured rock formations, and beaches of every kind, from the famous white pumice shores of Sarakiniko to the fishing village of Klima with its boathouses built into the rock. Milos is also the island where the Venus de Milo was discovered in 1820.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Syros to Milos?
Typically 1 ferry per day. Timetables are currently published through 13 September 2026.
How many ferries run from Syros to Milos this week?
Around 3 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 1 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Syros to Milos?
The first departure is usually 13:30.
How long is the ferry from Syros to Milos?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 7 hours 30 minutes, while the slowest takes around 10 hours 10 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
How much does the Syros to Milos ferry cost?
Ticket prices start from €12 per person for a standard seat.
Which ferry companies operate the Syros–Milos route?
The route is served by Hellenic Seaways.
Do you need a car in Milos?
Yes, a car is genuinely useful on Milos. The ferry docks at Adamas, the island's main town and bus hub, so pickup is easy and buses cover Plaka and Pollonia, but the schedule is thin and most of the striking beaches, Sarakiniko, Firiplaka, Tsigrado, sit well outside it. Some access roads are unpaved, where standard insurance is void, so compare 4x4 options at Discover Cars.
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.