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Ferry from Syros to Lavrio.

Syros to Athens (Lavrio). Compare the operators, a real sailing day and dated fares, then search live times for your date.

Fastest crossing
3h 25mBlue Star Ferries · checked 24 Sept 2026
Lowest adult fare
€18checked 24 Sept 2026
Ferry operators
1Blue Star Ferries

Dated numbers: a Ferryhopper check or a one-day timetable sample, never live. The search shows live times and prices.

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By George K. · Updated

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Syros (Ermoupoli) to Lavrio: live times, seats and prices for your date.

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2 passengers

Lowest adult fare we found: €18, checked 24 September 2026.

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Syros (Ermoupoli)
Map of the ferry route from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Lavrio. Coastlines © OpenStreetMap contributors, Natural Earth

How do you get from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Lavrio by ferry?

Syros to Lavrio is a Blue Star Ferries route on a conventional ship that takes vehicles. Ferryhopper lists it all year, on about 2 days a week, with a shortest trip of 3 hr 25 min; last year's data showed most sailings at 5 hr 45 min. One adult started at €18 when we checked Ferryhopper on 24 September 2026. There is no high-speed option.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Syros (Ermoupoli) to Lavrio ferry operators compared.

Who sails this route, on what kind of boat, how long it takes and the lowest adult fare we found.

Ferry companies on the Syros (Ermoupoli) to Lavrio route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare from
Blue Star FerriesConventional ferry3 hr 25 min to 5 hr 45 minCars and motorbikes€18

Source: Ferryhopper route page, checked by our editors · as of

  • Blue Star FerriesThe only company on this direction, about 2 days a week in last year's data. Most sailings in that data took 5 hr 45 min, with two months showing 3 hr 25 min.

02Fares

Syros (Ermoupoli) to Lavrio ferry prices.

The lowest fares Ferryhopper showed for each party when we checked on 24 September 2026. Each row can come from a different sailing.

Lowest fares between Syros (Ermoupoli) and Lavrio, both directions
PassengersSyros (Ermoupoli) → LavrioLavrio → Syros (Ermoupoli)
1 adult€18€18

Source: Ferryhopper route page · checked

Lowest fares shown on Ferryhopper when we checked on 2026-09-24. Fares change with the date, vessel and demand; the booking page shows the current price. Outbound here is Syros to Lavrio and inbound is Lavrio to Syros. Fares for couples, cars and families appear on our Lavrio to Syros page and on the booking page for your date.

Search the return, Lavrio to Syros (Ermoupoli)

03Schedule by season

Syros (Ermoupoli) to Lavrio ferry schedule by season.

Ferryhopper lists this direction from January to December with sailings on about 2 days a week. Its monthly table is labelled as last year's data, shows Blue Star Ferries as the only operator, with a sailing listed in every month, usually 2 days a week. There is never a daily boat on this route. Our own older route data described it as a seasonal April to October service; Ferryhopper's more recent figures show a year-round listing, so trust the booking page for your specific date. We had no sampled timetable for this route, so departure times are shown only when you search.

The Journey

The Syros (Ermoupoli) to Lavrio crossing.

Leaving Syros for Lavrio is the quiet way back to the mainland. Instead of the crowds of Piraeus, you land at a small port on the south-east tip of Attica, a short drive from Athens airport and a long way from the city centre traffic. For travellers flying out, or heading to the eastern suburbs or the Sounion coast, that can save a lot of hassle.

The sailing starts in Ermoupoli, where the ship leaves from the harbour front of the island capital, right below the grand neoclassical town and the hill of Ano Syros. It is one of the few Cycladic ports where you can spend your last hours in a proper town, with museums, a theatre and a long row of cafés, rather than waiting at a remote quay.

What you give up is choice. Only Blue Star Ferries sails this direction, on about 2 days a week according to Ferryhopper, and journey times vary with the ship's itinerary: 3 hr 25 min on the quicker runs, 5 hr 45 min on most. It is a slow, cheap and comfortable crossing on a big ship, so treat it as a travel day and not a quick hop.

If you have a flight to catch, work backwards from it. Pick a sailing that lands with a generous margin, remember that the longer sailings are the norm, and have a plan for getting from Lavrio to the airport before you board.

How long the crossing takes

Plan for anything between 3 hr 25 min and 5 hr 45 min. Ferryhopper's schedule card for Syros to Lavrio gives 3 hr 25 min as the shortest trip, and in its monthly table, based on last year's data, only two months show that quicker time; the rest show 5 hr 45 min. The difference comes from the itinerary the Blue Star ship follows on the day, not from the weather or the season alone, so the duration printed on your booking is what counts. For comparison, the outbound Lavrio to Syros sailings ran from 3 hr 15 min to 5 hr 35 min in the same data. The straight-line distance is about 45 nautical miles.

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04The ports

Where the Syros (Ermoupoli) to Lavrio ferry docks.

Departure port

Syros

JSY · 37.4436° N 24.9419° E

Ferries leave from the port of Ermoupoli, the capital of Syros, which sits in the middle of town rather than out on its own. The waterfront has parking, car rental offices, restaurants and hotels, and the island buses stop right there, so returning a hire car or arriving by bus from the beaches is straightforward. Ermoupoli handles ferries all year because Syros is the administrative centre of the Cyclades, and the harbour stays busy even in winter. Allow time to find your ship on the quay, and be ready to board well before the listed departure, particularly if you have a vehicle.

Arrival port

Athens (Lavrio)

LAV · 37.7131° N 24.0556° E

Lavrio is a former mining town on the south-east coast of Attica. It is about 60 km from central Athens but only around 35 km from Athens International Airport, which is why this route suits people with a flight to catch. KTEL Attica buses run every day between Lavrio and Pedion Areos in central Athens, taking about 2 hours depending on traffic; for the airport, a pre-booked taxi or transfer is the simplest choice. The port itself is compact, with tavernas nearby, and if you have spare time the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion is close by.

05On Board

On board the Syros (Ermoupoli) to Lavrio ferry.

This is a Blue Star Ferries crossing on a large conventional ship, so you have room to walk around: indoor lounges with air-conditioning, open decks for the views back to Syros, and a café or snack bar for the hours ahead. Ferryhopper says no cabins are available on this route, so the whole trip is spent in the standard seating that comes with the ticket, which matters on the 5 hr 45 min sailings. Pets travel free, there are kennels on board, and there are facilities for passengers with reduced mobility. Wi-Fi is usually offered for a fee. There is no luggage check-in, and Blue Star allows up to 50 kg per passenger.

06Weather and cancellations

Wind, weather and cancellations on the Syros (Ermoupoli) to Lavrio route.

Between Syros and the Attica coast the ship crosses open sea that catches the meltemi, the strong summer north wind that usually peaks in July and August. Blue Star uses big conventional ships, which rarely stop for wind alone and are much steadier than small fast craft, but the port authority can still keep ships in port during a gale, and heavy weather can add time to an already long trip. If your sailing is cancelled, the operator will offer another sailing or a refund. With only about 2 sailings a week, the realistic backup is a ferry from Ermoupoli to Piraeus or Rafina, which run far more often.

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07Travel Tips

Syros (Ermoupoli) to Lavrio ferry travel tips.

  1. Most sailings in last year's data took 5 hr 45 min, so do not count on the quicker 3 hr 25 min run unless your booking shows it.

  2. Flying out of Athens? Lavrio is about 35 km from the airport, but leave a wide margin in case the ship is late.

  3. Book a taxi or transfer from Lavrio in advance if you land in the evening; it is a small town.

  4. With no cabins on board, bring water, food and a warm layer for the air-conditioned lounges.

  5. If the Lavrio days do not fit your plans, Syros has many more sailings to Piraeus and Rafina.

08Alternatives

Other ways between Syros (Ermoupoli) and Lavrio.

For the outbound trip, see our Lavrio to Syros page. From Syros you can also sail to Piraeus, the main port of Athens and the one with the most sailings, or to Rafina on the east coast of Attica, which, like Lavrio, is closer to the airport than the city centre. Syros has a small airport (JSY) and Athens airport (ATH) is the main gateway, but check current flights yourself before counting on them.

The return crossingLavrio → Syros (Ermoupoli)
Change boat in Kea (Korissia)
  1. Leg 1: Syros (Ermoupoli) → Kea (Korissia)
  2. Leg 2: Kea (Korissia) → Lavrio
Change boat in Kythnos (Merihas)
  1. Leg 1: Syros (Ermoupoli) → Kythnos (Merihas)
  2. Leg 2: Kythnos (Merihas) → Lavrio
Change boat in Milos (Adamas)
  1. Leg 1: Syros (Ermoupoli) → Milos (Adamas)
  2. Leg 2: Milos (Adamas) → Lavrio
Fly insteadSyros (JSY) to Athens by airOur flight guide

Other ferries to Lavrio

Times and fares on these links come from one-day timetable samples, not live data.

09Island Hopping

Island hopping from Lavrio.

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10Route matrix

All ferry routes from Syros (Ermoupoli).

Every direct route from Syros (Ermoupoli) with a page on Discover Cyclades, with the fastest crossing and lowest fare from its one-day timetable sample. The route you are reading is marked.

Direct ferry routes from Syros (Ermoupoli): fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Syros (Ermoupoli) → Amorgos (Katapola)Blue Star Ferries
Syros (Ermoupoli) → Andros (Gavrio)Golden Star Ferries
Syros (Ermoupoli) → IosBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Syros (Ermoupoli) → Kea (Korissia)Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Syros (Ermoupoli) → Kythnos (Merihas)Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Syros (Ermoupoli) → LavrioYou are hereBlue Star Ferries
Syros (Ermoupoli) → Milos (Adamas)Aegean Sea Lines
Syros (Ermoupoli) → Mykonos25 min€17.504Seajets, Blue Star Ferries
Syros (Ermoupoli) → Naxos1h 10m€68.703Seajets
Syros (Ermoupoli) → Paros (Parikia)1h 20m€64.702Seajets
Syros (Ermoupoli) → PiraeusSeajets, Blue Star Ferries
Syros (Ermoupoli) → RafinaGolden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries
Syros (Ermoupoli) → Santorini (Athinios)2h 45m€74.403Seajets
Syros (Ermoupoli) → Tinos15 min€122Seajets, Blue Star Ferries

Source: Ferryhopper timetable samples, one sailing day per route · sailing day

Questions

Syros (Ermoupoli) to Lavrio ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • Between 3 hr 25 min and 5 hr 45 min. Ferryhopper gives 3 hr 25 min as the shortest trip, but in last year's monthly data most Blue Star sailings in this direction took 5 hr 45 min, with the quicker time in only two months. Check the duration shown for your date before you plan onward travel.

  • One adult started at €18 when we checked Ferryhopper on 24 September 2026. Couples, families and vehicle fares cost more; our Lavrio to Syros page lists the full set of lowest fares Ferryhopper showed for both directions, and the booking page shows the price for your exact sailing.

  • About 2 days a week. Ferryhopper lists the route from January to December, and last year's data showed Blue Star Ferries as the only operator, sailing in every month. There is no daily service, so check which days the ship runs in your week before fixing the rest of your trip.

  • There is only one: Blue Star Ferries, with a large conventional ship. That keeps the choice simple. It is slower than the fast boats on other Syros routes, but it is cheap, from €18 for one adult when we checked, carries cars and has room to move around on a long crossing.

  • Yes. The Blue Star ship has a car deck and carries cars and motorbikes. Because there are only about 2 sailings a week, vehicle space is limited, so reserve early in summer and arrive at the Ermoupoli quay with plenty of time before departure.

  • Search Syros to Lavrio on this page and you will see the sailings Ferryhopper has for your date, with the duration and fare for each. You book and pay on Ferryhopper, and the tickets arrive by email; on many sailings you can check in online and board with an e-ticket on your phone.

  • Nothing on this route is designed as an overnight sailing, and Ferryhopper says no cabins are sold on it. The longest sailings in last year's data took 5 hr 45 min. If you would rather sleep through a crossing, this is not the route for it; plan to travel by day in a lounge seat.

  • Lavrio is more a gateway than a destination, so time your visit around your ferry. Spring and autumn are pleasant for a walk around the old mining town or an evening trip to Cape Sounion. In July and August, arrive with transport already booked, as the roads towards Athens and the airport get busy.

  • No. Only conventional Blue Star sailings serve this direction, and the quickest run in last year's data took 3 hr 25 min. If speed matters, sail from Syros to Piraeus instead, which has many more departures, and continue from there.

  • The airport is about 35 km from Lavrio, so a taxi or pre-booked transfer is the quickest way. KTEL Attica buses from Lavrio head to Pedion Areos in central Athens instead, a ride of about 2 hours depending on traffic. Leave a comfortable buffer, since the ship can arrive later than planned.

  • Blue Star's big ships usually keep sailing in the summer meltemi, but a gale can keep them in port. If that happens, the operator will rebook or refund you. The next Lavrio sailing may be days away, so the faster fix is usually a ferry from Syros to Piraeus or Rafina.

  • Yes. Ferryhopper lists Lavrio to Syros sailings all year, on 2 to 3 days a week, taking 3 hr 15 min to 5 hr 35 min, with one adult from €18. See our Lavrio to Syros page for the full picture.

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