Syros – Athens (Lavrio)
Ferry to Athens
Syros – Athens (Lavrio)
Ferry to Athens
Ferries from Syros to Athens (Lavrio) are operated by 1 ferry company; Blue Star Ferries. The journey usually takes around 5 hours 45 minutes. There are currently 2 weekly sailings on this ferry route. Prices start from as little as £18. Use our Deal Finder to compare prices and availability and book your ferry to Athens (Lavrio) today.
You can get a ferry from Syros to Athens (Lavrio). Ferries from Syros to Athens (Lavrio) are available all year round. This ferry route is operated by 1 ferry company; Blue Star Ferries. With around 1 daily and 2 weekly sailings, there are plenty of options to choose from. Just use our Deal Finder to compare prices and availability and book your ferry to Athens (Lavrio) today.
Syros to Athens (Lavrio) first ferry: departs Syros at 07:00.
Syros to Athens (Lavrio) last ferry: departs Syros at around 10:35.
Bear in mind that Syros Athens (Lavrio) ferry times can vary by season. We recommend checking the latest Syros to Athens (Lavrio) ferry timetable before you book.
The duration of the Syros to Athens (Lavrio) ferry depends whether you’re travelling on a Syros Athens (Lavrio) fast ferry or conventional ferry. The Syros to Athens (Lavrio) ferry duration is usually around 5 hours 45 minutes on average.
Average Syros to Athens (Lavrio) ferry time: 5 hours 45 minutes
Fastest ferry: 5 hours 45 minutes
Longest ferry: 5 hours 50 minutes
The fastest ferries from Syros to Athens (Lavrio) take 5 hours 45 minutes.
Ferries from Syros to Athens (Lavrio) are provided by 1 ferry company; Blue Star Ferries with 1 daily and 2 weekly sailings. Bear in mind, the Syros Athens (Lavrio) ferry timetable can change throughout the seasons, with more options available in the summer months.
Ferry frequency: the Syros ferry to Athens (Lavrio) runs all year round
Blue Star Ferries: 1 daily sailing and 2 weekly sailings
With an average duration of 5 hours 45 minutes, it's not possible to do a day trip to Athens (Lavrio) from Syros.
Syros to Athens (Lavrio) ferry prices can vary depending on the ferry company you're travelling with and the season you're travelling in. The price of the ferry from Syros to Athens (Lavrio) varies between £18.34 to £90.03.
Average Syros to Athens (Lavrio) ferry cost: £34.93
Cheapest Syros to Athens (Lavrio) ferry: £18.34
Syros to Athens (Lavrio) distance: approximately 63.1 miles (101.5km) or 55 nautical miles.
Yes, you can get the ferry from Syros to Athens (Lavrio) with a car.
Car operators: Blue Star Ferries
Average car price: £177.43
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Syros to Athens (Lavrio) ferry.
Syros to Athens (Lavrio) foot passenger ferries: Blue Star Ferries
Average foot passenger price: £34.93
Pets are allowed on Syros ferries to Athens (Lavrio). However, you must let the ferry company know you are travelling with a pet at the time of your booking.
Pet-friendly operators:
Blue Star Ferries
You will need the following things with you when travelling with your pet on a ferry from Syros to Athens (Lavrio).
Blue Star Ferries:
You can travel with guide dogs and assistance dogs on the boat from Syros to Athens (Lavrio). However, you must let the ferry company know at the time of booking. You may also have to present any necessary certificates if asked to do so on board.
We recommend booking in advance to find the cheapest ferry from Syros to Athens (Lavrio). Athens (Lavrio) to Athens (Lavrio) ferry prices vary depending on the season you’re travelling in. Most Athens (Lavrio) to Syros ferry prices are higher in the peak summer months between June to September. Ferries during these months can sell out so if you’re travelling from Syros to Athens (Lavrio) by boat in summer it’s always best to make your Syros to Athens (Lavrio) ferry booking in advance. Check out our special offers page for all the latest ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry from Syros to Athens (Lavrio).
Yes, students can get a 5% discount on Syros Athens (Lavrio) ferry tickets all year round. Check out our special offers page for more discounts and to get the cheapest Syros to Athens (Lavrio) ferry booking.
It all depends on the size of the ship but disembarking the ferry can take around 15-45 minutes.
If you're getting the Syros to Athens (Lavrio) ferry with luggage, then there are certain restrictions that may apply. The amount of luggage you can take on the Syros to Athens (Lavrio) ferry depends on the ferry company you are travelling with.
Blue Star Ferries: up to 50kg
There are a wide range of facilities available on board the ferry between Syros and Athens (Lavrio). These include cafes, restaurants, bars and gift shops. Bear in mind that each ship’s facilities will vary.
The accommodation and seating on the Syros to Athens (Lavrio) boat differs depending on the ferry company and how long the journey is. Prices are also dependent on the company you travel with and the size of your cabin.
Blue Star Ferries: As well as Economy and airline-style seating, there are also both private and shared cabins available on board including 2, 3 and 4 berth cabins.
Yes, the ferries from Syros to Athens (Lavrio) are suitable for people with reduced mobility. The exact facilities on board will depend on the ship you’re travelling on. It's best to inform the ferry company at the time of booking to see if they can accommodate any requests.
Blue Star Ferries: Special cabins, priority boarding and wheelchairs are available on board.
It all depends on the ferry company you are travelling with. In general, we recommend arriving at Syros port at least 1 hour before departure. However, if you are travelling with a vehicle, it’s best to arrive 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours before departure to allow time for parking. Wherever you’re travelling from, you should allow plenty of time to get to the port in case of traffic.
Your Syros to Athens (Lavrio) tickets will be sent by email. You will then need to check in with the ferry company before you travel and you may receive an additional boarding pass.
The latest check-in time for your Syros to Athens (Lavrio) ferry booking should be in your confirmation email.
Blue star ferries: from 48 to 2 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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| Syros - Athens (Lavrio) Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Cyclades Islands | |
| Destination | Athens | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | £35 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5 h 45 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 07:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 10:35 | |
| Distance | 55 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 November 2025.
The Greek island of Syros is one of the Cyclades group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea, around 145 km to the south east of Athens, the Greek capital. The island's history dates back to around the 3rd millennium BC, to the reign of Halandriani and Kastri. Artefacts excavated on the island show that there must have been a metalwork laboratory on the island which it is thought had a commercial relationship with Asia Minor. During the 6th century BC, the island was occupied by the Samians, when many of the island's inhabitants moved to the island. The important physician and philosopher, Pherecydis was born on the island during this period and later went to Samos and became Pythagoras' teacher.
In addition to the island's beauty, Syros has a thriving cultural scene and a love of the arts. Tourists should take the time to visit the island's museums and galleries in addition to strolling through pretty village streets or lazing on the beach.
From the island's port there are ferry services to Rafina and Piraeus by both conventional or high speed ferry. Syros is also connected to all of the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, Crete, Thessaloniki and Skiathos.
Lavrio is a town and port located at the tip of the Attiki Peninsular and is not that popular with visitors as it doesn't seem to be mentioned very much in guidebooks about Greece. This is surprising especially given that it is home to the oldest and largest ancient amphitheatre in the country and also to a giant hole that would be popular to visitors who enjoy unexplained phenomena. In ancient times the town was known for its mining and industry and in fact the large columns from the temple of Posideon at nearby Sounion were mined in the town. There are also silver mines in the town that date back to prehistoric times.
Although the town's port is less important than the Port of Piraeus, it still plays an important role in the development of the region. The port can accommodate passenger ferries, commercial boats, fishing boats and yachts and is the perfect port of departure for passenger ferries departing to the Cyclades and to islands in the eastern Aegean.
