Syros to Sifnos Ferry Timetables
Ferries connect Syros with Sifnos during the summer tourist season. This guide has all the travel information, advice and tips you need to plan a trip to Sifnos from Syros island in Greece.
Ferry Snapshot: Syros to Sifnos
- Sailings on 4 of the next 14 days
- Crossing time from 5 h 10 min
- Earliest departure 07:00, latest 07:00
- Operated by Hellenic Seaways
- Tickets from €8
- Boats on this route typically have: vehicle garage, cafe bar, Wi-Fi, outside deck, lift, pets allowed
Syros to Sifnos September 2026 Ferry Timetable
| Departs | Days | Duration | Ferry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | Tue, Sun | 5 h 10 min | Hellenic Seaways – Artemis | Book |
Syros to Sifnos October 2026 Ferry Timetable
| Departs | Days | Duration | Ferry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | Tue, Sun | 5 h 10 min | Hellenic Seaways – Artemis | Book |
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How to get from Syros to Sifnos
If you're planning to travel on to Sifnos directly after Syros during your Greece vacation, you'll be pleased to know that the two islands are linked by ferry. The snapshot near the top of this page shows the sailing days and crossing times currently published.
Syros to Sifnos Ferry Schedule
Sailing days on this route change through the year, and the crossing takes from a little over five hours. You can check up to date timetables and buy ferry tickets online through: Ferryscanner
Sifnos Island Travel Tips
A few travel tips for visiting the island of Sifnos:- Ferries leave from the port of Syros in Ermoupoli. Passengers are advised to be at the port an hour before the ferry from Syros to Sifnos is due to depart.
- Arriving ferries dock at Kamari port at the Greek island of Sifnos.
- Accommodation in Sifnos can be booked out quite early for the summer months. I suggest booking your hotel rooms several months in advance.
- Areas to consider staying in Sifnos include Platis Gialos, Kamares, and Apollonia.
- I've a guide here to the best Sifnos Hotels.
- Make sure to check out these beaches in Sifnos: Herronisos, Platis Gialos, Kamares, Apokofto, Vathy, Gialos, and Seralia.
- The easiest way to get hold of ferry tickets in Greece is by using Ferryscanner. Although I recommend you book your Syros to Sifnos ferry tickets in advance, especially during the peak months of summer.
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How to take a trip from Syros to Sifnos FAQ
A few of the frequently asked questions about traveling to Sifnos from Syros in the Cyclades include:
How do I get to Sifnos from Syros?
If you want to travel from Syros to Sifnos the best way is to take a ferry.
Is there an airport in Sifnos?
The island of Sifnos is Greece does not have an airport. The nearest islands with an airport to Sifnos are Paros and Milos.
How long is the ferry crossing from Syros to Sifnos?
The ferry crossing to Sifnos island from Syros takes from a little over five hours.
Where can I buy tickets for the ferry to Sifnos?
I find that the Ferryscanner website is the best place to book ferry tickets online. Although I recommend you book your Syros to Sifnos ferry tickets in advance, you might also go to a travel agency in Greece after you arrive.
What time should I be at the port in Syros for the Sifnos ferry?
Plan on being at the port half an hour ahead of departure at the very least. It is a short walk from most of Ermoupoli, so build in a little extra if you are dragging luggage.
Dave is a UK travel writer living in Athens since 2015. With 20 years of firsthand travel experience and over 80,000 km of bicycle touring across six continents, he's been blogging at Dave's Travel Pages since 2005. Every guide is based on places he's actually been.
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