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Ferry from Syros to Tinos.

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

Fastest crossing
15 minSeajets · checked 24 Sept 2026
Lowest adult fare
€4checked 24 Sept 2026
Ferry operators
2Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Sailings on the sample day
2sampled 12 Aug 2026

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 Tinos: live times, seats and prices for your date.

Passengers
2 passengers

Lowest adult fare we found: €4, checked 24 September 2026.

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

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

Blue Star Ferries sails from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Tinos every day of the year in about 25 to 35 minutes, and Seajets adds 15 to 20 minute high-speed boats from May to September. Ferryhopper showed one adult from €4 when we checked on 24 September 2026; Seajets was €18.10. On 12 August 2026, our sample day, there were 2 departures, at 11:40 and 12:00.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Syros (Ermoupoli) to Tinos 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 Tinos route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare fromSailings, 12 Aug 2026
Blue Star FerriesBlue Star ParosConventional ferryabout 25 to 35 minCars and motorbikes€41
SeajetsChampions League Jet 2High-speed ferryabout 15 to 20 minNot confirmed€18.101

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

  • Blue Star FerriesEvery day in every month of last year's data. The Blue Star Paros left Ermoupoli at 12:00 on our 12 August 2026 sample and arrived at 12:35, from €12.
  • SeajetsMay to September in last year's data: once a week in May, three to five days a week from June to September. The Champions League Jet 2 sailed at 11:40 on our sample day.

Seajets ferry status today. Search Seajets on the live tracker for today’s sailings and delays. A missing AIS position is not a cancellation. Ferry alerts.

02Timetable sample

Syros (Ermoupoli) to Tinos ferry timetable 2026.

Every direct sailing on one real day, 12 August 2026, as Ferryhopper listed it. It shows the pattern, not a live timetable: times and fares change by date.

Sailings from Syros (Ermoupoli) to Tinos on 12 August 2026 (one-day sample)
DepartArriveOperatorVesselDurationFromSearch
11:40Fastest11:55SeajetsChampions League Jet 215 min€18.10Book a sailing like the 11:40 one
12:00Lowest fare12:35Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Paros35 min€12Book a sailing like the 12:00 one

Source: Ferryhopper timetable sample, one sailing day · sailing day

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03Fares

Syros (Ermoupoli) to Tinos 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 Tinos, both directions
PassengersSyros (Ermoupoli) → TinosTinos → Syros (Ermoupoli)
1 adult€4€4
2 adults€8€8
2 adults and a car€29€22.50
2 adults, 2 children and a car€51€26.50

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 for your date. Each figure is the lowest for that party on the date checked, so rows can come from different sailings. Last year's monthly table for this direction showed Blue Star Ferries at €4 to €12 per adult and Seajets at €18.10.

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04Schedule by season

Syros (Ermoupoli) to Tinos ferry schedule by season.

Ferryhopper lists sailings every day of the year. Its monthly table for Syros to Tinos, based on last year's data, shows Blue Star Ferries every day in all twelve months. Seajets ran from May to September: once a week in May, four days a week in June, five in July, three in August and four in September. Outside that window, Blue Star is the only option, but it still sails daily. On 12 August 2026, the day we sampled, there were 2 departures from Ermoupoli, at 11:40 and 12:00.

Syros (Ermoupoli) to Tinos ferry schedule by month
MonthFrequency
JanuaryBlue Star Ferries every day
FebruaryBlue Star Ferries every day
MarchBlue Star Ferries every day
AprilBlue Star Ferries every day
MayBlue Star Ferries every day, Seajets once a week
JuneBlue Star Ferries every day, Seajets 4 days a week
JulyBlue Star Ferries every day, Seajets 5 days a week
AugustBlue Star Ferries every day, Seajets 3 days a week
SeptemberBlue Star Ferries every day, Seajets 4 days a week
OctoberBlue Star Ferries every day
NovemberBlue Star Ferries every day
DecemberBlue Star Ferries every day

The Journey

The Syros (Ermoupoli) to Tinos crossing.

From Ermoupoli, Tinos is one of the easiest hops in the Cyclades. It suits anyone who has enjoyed the elegant, lived-in feel of Syros and wants something more rural next: Tinos is an island of hill villages, marble craft and walking paths, with a busy port town at Chora and a strong religious tradition.

The service is reliable all year. In Ferryhopper's monthly figures for Syros to Tinos, based on last year's data, Blue Star Ferries sailed every day in every month. From May to September Seajets added high-speed boats, once a week in May and three to five days a week from June to September. That means you can plan this crossing in January as confidently as in August.

The choice between the two is mostly about timing. The Blue Star ship takes 25 to 35 minutes and cost from €4 to €12 in the monthly table; Seajets takes about 15 minutes and was €18.10 in every month listed. On 12 August 2026, the day we sampled, the two sailings left Ermoupoli 20 minutes apart, the Seajets Champions League Jet 2 at 11:40 and the Blue Star Paros at 12:00, and arrived 40 minutes apart.

Arriving on Tinos puts you close to Mykonos and Andros, with boats back to Rafina and Piraeus, so Syros to Tinos slots easily into a northern Cyclades loop.

How long the crossing takes

Ferryhopper gives 15 to 40 minutes for the route. For Syros to Tinos specifically, its monthly figures from last year show Seajets at about 15 minutes (20 minutes in May) and Blue Star Ferries at 25 to 35 minutes: 25 minutes in June and July, 30 minutes in April and May, and 35 minutes in the other months. Our 12 August 2026 sample matched that, with the Seajets boat taking 15 minutes and the Blue Star Paros 35 minutes. The ports are about 12 nautical miles (22 km) apart.

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05The ports

Where the Syros (Ermoupoli) to Tinos ferry docks.

Departure port

Syros

JSY · 37.4436° N 24.9419° E

You board at Ermoupoli, the capital and main port of Syros. The harbour runs along the edge of the town centre, so from most hotels in Ermoupoli you can walk to the ship. If you are staying elsewhere on the island, there are bus stops near the port, and taxis are available. The waterfront has plenty of cafés, restaurants and shops for the wait, along with car rental offices where you can drop off a hire car. Allow enough time in summer, when more than one ship may be boarding.

Arrival port

Tinos

TIN · 37.5361° N 25.1633° E

Boats arrive at the port of Chora, the main town of Tinos, on the south side of the island. You step straight into town, with shops, cafés, restaurants and banks around the harbour, and the island bus station close by for the villages. Parking and car rental offices are nearby, which is useful because the inland villages of Tinos are spread out and best reached by car. In summer the port is busy, with several ferries often arriving together, so agree a meeting point if someone is collecting you.

06On Board

On board the Syros (Ermoupoli) to Tinos ferry.

For 25 to 35 minutes on the Blue Star ship you can sit in a lounge, grab a coffee or stand on the open deck and watch Tinos come into view. Numbered seats and business or VIP lounges can be booked, and cabins exist from around €31, though few people need one on this hop. The Seajets boats are fully enclosed, with air-conditioned seating and a snack bar. Wi-Fi, pet facilities and access for passengers with disabilities are available on most vessels. There is no luggage check-in, so keep bags manageable; up to 50 kg per person is a sensible guide.

07Weather and cancellations

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

Even on a hop this short, the summer meltemi can raise a steep sea in July and August. The Seajets boats are the likeliest to be delayed or held in harbour by the port authority, while the larger Blue Star ships usually keep sailing. If a sailing is cancelled, the operator will move you to another boat or refund you. Since Blue Star runs every day of the year on this route, the wait is rarely long, which makes Syros to Tinos a safe choice even close to a flight or onward ferry.

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08Travel Tips

Syros (Ermoupoli) to Tinos ferry travel tips.

  1. For the cheapest crossing, choose Blue Star Ferries: from €4 per adult on Ferryhopper when we checked.

  2. For speed, Seajets takes about 15 minutes, but it runs only from May to September.

  3. Bringing a car? Ferryhopper listed two adults with a car from €29 on this direction.

  4. Tinos is best explored by car or scooter; rental offices are near the port in Chora.

  5. Planning a day trip? Check the return times from Tinos for your date before you go.

09Alternatives

Other ways between Syros (Ermoupoli) and Tinos.

For the return, see our Tinos to Syros page. Syros has an airport (JSY) but Tinos does not; Mykonos (JMK), a short hop from Tinos, is the other option for flights. If there is no direct boat that suits you, Syros also has ferries to Mykonos, and Mykonos has frequent boats to Tinos. Both Syros and Tinos also have direct ferries from Piraeus if you are coming from Athens.

The return crossingTinos → Syros (Ermoupoli)15 min · from €12
Change boat in Mykonos
  1. Leg 1: Syros (Ermoupoli) → Mykonos25 min · from €17.50
  2. Leg 2: Mykonos → Tinos15 min · from €10
Change boat in Andros (Gavrio)
  1. Leg 1: Syros (Ermoupoli) → Andros (Gavrio)
  2. Leg 2: Andros (Gavrio) → Tinos40 min · from €19
Change boat in Paros (Parikia)
  1. Leg 1: Syros (Ermoupoli) → Paros (Parikia)1h 20m · from €64.70
  2. Leg 2: Paros (Parikia) → Tinos1h 5m · from €36
Change boat in Kythnos (Merihas)
  1. Leg 1: Syros (Ermoupoli) → Kythnos (Merihas)
  2. Leg 2: Kythnos (Merihas) → Tinos

Other ferries to Tinos

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

10Island Hopping

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11Route 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) → LavrioBlue 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) → TinosYou are here15 min€122Blue Star Ferries, Seajets

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

Questions

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

  • About 15 to 35 minutes in last year's data for this direction: Seajets about 15 minutes and Blue Star Ferries 25 to 35 minutes. Ferryhopper's overall range for the route is 15 to 40 minutes. On our 12 August 2026 sample, Seajets took 15 minutes and Blue Star 35.

  • Ferryhopper showed one adult from €4 and two adults from €8 when we checked on 24 September 2026. Two adults with a car started at €29 and a family of four with a car at €51. Seajets was €18.10 in each month of last year's table, and on our 12 August 2026 sample Blue Star cost €12.

  • At least one every day, with Blue Star Ferries sailing daily all year in last year's data. From May to September Seajets adds boats on some days. On 12 August 2026 there were two departures, at 11:40 and 12:00.

  • Blue Star Ferries, with a conventional ship every day of the year, and Seajets, with high-speed boats from May to September. No other operators appear in Ferryhopper's figures for this crossing.

  • Seajets, at about 15 minutes. On 12 August 2026 the Champions League Jet 2 left Ermoupoli at 11:40 and reached Tinos at 11:55, from €18.10.

  • Yes. The Blue Star ships carry vehicles, and Ferryhopper puts car transport from around €21 and a motorbike from €4. Its lowest fare for two adults with a car on this direction was €29.

  • Yes. Blue Star Ferries sailed every day from October to April in last year's data, in about 30 to 35 minutes. The high-speed Seajets boats run only from May to September.

  • Yes, it is realistic in summer. On our 12 August 2026 sample you could leave Ermoupoli at 11:40 and be on Tinos by 11:55. Return times vary, so check that a boat back to Syros runs late enough on your chosen day.

  • From Ermoupoli, the island's capital and main port. The quay is on the edge of the town centre, with cafés, shops, car rentals and bus stops nearby, so most people walk to the ship.

  • At the port of Chora, the main town, on the south side of the island. Shops, cafés, banks, the bus station, parking and car rentals are all near the harbour.

  • The operator will rebook you or refund the fare. Strong meltemi winds in midsummer affect the Seajets boats most; the Blue Star ship usually runs. Because Blue Star sails every day of the year, the next boat is normally the same day or the next.

  • Blue Star Ferries sails back every day in most months and Seajets from May to September, in 15 to 40 minutes, from €4. See our Tinos to Syros page.

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