Syros to Tinos Ferry
🚢 Syros → Tinos — this week
15 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 2/day
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 2 ferries — first at 11:40
Syros to Tinos Ferry
Syros to Tinos -- At a Glance
- Season: Timetables are currently published through 4 October 2026.
- Frequency: 1 to 3 ferries per day depending on the season.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Journey time: 15 minutes to 45 minutes.
- Operators: Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways.
- Tickets from: €4 – €12 per person.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
The Syros to Tinos ferry is a short island hop across the Cyclades, linking Ermoupoli — the elegant neoclassical capital of Syros — with the sacred harbour of Tinos. The crossing is compact and straightforward, making it a natural choice whether you are island-hopping through the central Cyclades or making a dedicated pilgrimage to one of Greece’s most revered religious sites.
Service runs year-round, with around 2 ferries per day on average. In the summer months of June–August, you can count on 2 sailings daily, while the winter timetable settles back to roughly 1 per day.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Syros to Tinos:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Yes | 1.2 (1–2) |
| March | Yes | 1.1 (1–2) |
| April | Yes | 1.1 (1–2) |
| May | Yes | 1.2 (1–2) |
| June | Yes | 2.1 (2–3) |
| July | Yes | 2.2 (2–3) |
| August | Yes | 2.1 (2–3) |
| September | Yes | 2.0 |
| October | Yes | 2.0 |
| November | Not yet published | – |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Syros to Tinos — 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 | 11:40, 12:00 |
| Fri 7 Aug | 2 | 11:40, 12:00 |
| Sat 8 Aug | 2 | 11:40, 12:00 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 2 | 11:40, 12:00 |
| Mon 10 Aug | 2 | 11:40, 12:00 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 2 | 11:40, 12:00 |
| Wed 12 Aug | 3 | 11:40, 12:00, 21:00 |
| Thu 13 Aug | 2 | 11:40, 12:00 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 2 | 11:40, 12:00 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 2 | 11:40, 12:00 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 2 | 11:40, 12:00 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 2 | 11:40, 12:00 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 2 | 11:40, 12:00 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 3 | 11:40, 12:00, 21:00 |
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Tips for the Syros–Tinos 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.
- Third-party booking agents are useful for comparing multiple operators on the same route, but check their cancellation and change policies before paying.
- In Tinos, the Church of Panagia Evangelistria in the island's main town is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in the Orthodox world, drawing hundreds of thousands of faithful each year. Beyond the port, the island's marble-carved villages and the distinctive marble-latticed dovecotes of the countryside make for rewarding exploration.
Useful Resources for Your Greek Island Trip
- Find accommodation in Greece – hotels, apartments and villas on Booking.com
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- Compare car hire prices in Greece via DiscoverCars
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Syros to Tinos?
1 to 3 ferries per day depending on the season. Timetables are currently published through 4 October 2026.
Are there ferries from Syros to Tinos today?
Yes – 2 sailings today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Syros to Tinos this week?
Around 15 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 2 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Syros to Tinos?
The first departure is usually 11:40.
How long is the ferry from Syros to Tinos?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 15 minutes, while the slowest takes around 45 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
How much does the Syros to Tinos ferry cost?
Ticket prices start from €4 per person for a standard seat. Prices can go up to €12 depending on the company, seat class, and time of year.
Which ferry companies operate the Syros–Tinos route?
The route is served by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways.
Do you need a car in Tinos?
Not strictly, since Tinos has one of the Cyclades' better bus networks and buses reach most villages from Tinos Town, but only a handful of times a day. With well over 30 villages scattered across the island and many worth a stop, a hire car gives you the freedom to see more than the three or four the bus timetable allows; compare suppliers 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.