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Syros to Tinos Ferry Travel Guide

Dave Briggs
By Dave Briggs · Published 2021-02-04 · Last updated 2026-09-13
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The Syros Tinos ferry crossing is one of the quickest in Greece, taking just half an hour. There are usually two or three sailings a day from Syros to Tinos in the summer season.

Ferry Snapshot: Syros to Tinos

  • 2–3 sailings per day
  • Crossing time from 15 min, up to 45 min
  • Earliest departure 11:25, latest 21:00
  • Operated by Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and Seajets
  • Tickets from €4
  • Boats on this route typically have: cabins, vehicle garage, restaurant, cafe bar, shop, Wi-Fi
Syros to Tinos September 2026 Ferry Timetable
DepartsDaysDurationFerry
11:25Daily15 minSeajets – Champions League Jet 1Book
11:40Daily15 minSeajets – Champions League Jet 2Book
11:4014 Sep only15 minSeajets – Worldchampion JetBook
12:00Daily35 minBlue Star Ferries – Blue Star ParosBook
21:00Wed only45 minHellenic Seaways – ArtemisBook
Syros to Tinos October 2026 Ferry Timetable
DepartsDaysDurationFerry
11:25Fri, Sun, until 4 Oct15 minSeajets – Champions League Jet 1Book
11:40Thu, Sat, until 3 Oct15 minSeajets – Champions League Jet 2Book
12:00Daily35 minBlue Star Ferries – Blue Star ParosBook

Snapshot updated 13 September 2026 from published operator timetables (currently released to 31 August 2027). Booking links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you.

On this page
  1. How to get from Syros to Tinos
  2. Blue Star Ferries
  3. Tinos Island Travel Tips
  4. Syros Tinos Ferry Route FAQ
  5. More Cycladic Islands To Visit From Syros
Visiting the Cyclades island of Tinos in Greece

How to get from Syros to Tinos

The Greek island of Tinos is quite literally a short hop away from Syros, as the journey takes barely half an hour on the ferry. In fact, you will probably spend more time waiting for the ferry at the port than on the boat itself!

During the busy summer months, you can expect a couple of Syros Tinos ferries a day, leaving at different times.

Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines and SeaJets have all operated ferries to Tinos from Syros in recent seasons. I've seen ticket prices as low as 4.00 Euro per foot passenger during the off-season travel period. You could probably expect to pay a little more than that during the summer.

The simplest place to look at schedules for Greek ferries and prices is at the Ferryscanner website.

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Ferries at the port in Ermoupoli in Syros island

Blue Star Ferries

Although there are three ferry companies on the Syros Tinos ferry route, it's Blue Star which provide the backbone of the schedules.

They offer a regular daily ferry from Syros to Tinos even during the low season. This year round ferry schedule normally departs at 11.30 in the morning, but may vary from season to season.

Tinos Island Travel Tips

A few travel tips for visiting the Cyclades island of Tinos after Syros:
  • Ferry services depart from Ermoupoli port in Syros. Arriving ferries dock at the island's port in Tinos Town in Tinos.

  • For places to stay in Tinos, I recommend Booking. They have a great choice of rooms to rent in Tinos and areas to consider staying include Agios Ioannis Porto, Agios Sostis, Chora (Tinos town), Pyrgos, Kionia, and Agios Romanos. Keep in mind where you stay on the island may affect how you choose to get around Tinos.

  • If you are traveling to Tinos in the peak travel season, I advise reserving accommodation in Tinos a month or so in advance. I've a guide here you might want to read: Best hotels in Tinos

  • Readers recommend visiting the following beaches in Tinos: Pachia Ammos, Rochari, Agios Ioannis Porto, Agia Thalassa, Kolimvithra, Agios Romanos, and Agios Sostis. My Tinos Greece Travel Guide has more details of things to see and do in Tinos, Greece.

Swimming at a beach in Tinos Greece



  • One of the best places to look at ferry schedules and to book tickets online is at Ferryscanner. Although I suggest you book your Syros to Tinos ferry tickets in advance, especially during the height of summer, every island has a ticket agency normally located somewhere near the port.



Syros Tinos Ferry Route FAQ

A few of the questions readers ask about traveling to Tinos from Syros include:

How can you get to Tinos from Syros?

The best way to travel from Syros to Tinos is to take a ferry. There are normally two or three sailings a day to the island of Tinos from Syros in season.

Is there an airport in Tinos?

The island of Tinos does not have an airport, so you can't fly there. The closest airports to Tinos are on the islands of Syros and Mykonos.

How many hours is the ferry from Syros to Tinos?

The ferries to the Greek island of Tinos from Syros take between half an hour and 50 minutes. Ferry operators on the Syros Tinos route may include Blue Star Ferries and SeaJets.

Where do I buy ferry tickets to Tinos?

Ferryscanner is perhaps the easiest website to use when it comes to booking Tinos ferry tickets online. Although I suggest you book your Syros to Tinos ferry tickets in advance, you might also go to a travel agency in Greece after you arrive.

A door with Greek poetry written on it as seen in Tinos island in Greece

What time do I need to be at the port in Syros?

Half an hour before departure is the sensible minimum at Ermoupoli. This is a short hop and the boats turn round quickly, so latecomers get left on the quay.

More Cycladic Islands To Visit From Syros

Other popular destinations with direct ferries from Syros you might ant to consider during your Greek island hopping vacation include:


Dave Briggs, writer at Dave's Travel Pages
Dave Briggs
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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