Syros – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
Syros – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
The Syros to Heraklion ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Syros to Heraklion is approximately 6 hours 30 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Syros to Heraklion cost around $286 and $608, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Syros to Heraklion.
Syros Heraklion ferry sailings typycally depart from Syros at around 09:15. The last ferry leaves at 12:10.
The Syros Heraklion ferry trip can take around 6 hours 30 minutes. The fastest Syros to Heraklion ferry is around 5 hours 10 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 13 weekly sailings from Syros to Heraklion serviced by SeaJets & Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Syros Heraklion ferry prices typically range between $286* and $608*. The average price is typically $301*. The cheapest ferries from Syros to Heraklion start from $286*. The average price for a foot passenger is $300*. The average price for a car is $545*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated June 25.
The distance between Syros to Heraklion is approximately 132 miles (212km) or 115 nautical miles.
Yes, SeaJets & Blue Star Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Syros and Heraklion. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Syros and Heraklion.
Foot passengers can travel on the Syros to Heraklion ferry with SeaJets & Blue Star Ferries.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Syros to Heraklion.
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| Syros - Heraklion Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Cyclades Islands | |
| Destination Country | Crete | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | SeaJets & Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | $301 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 13 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6 h 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5 h 10 m | |
| First Ferry | 09:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 12:10 | |
| Distance | 115 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 June 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.
Located on the Greek island of Crete, Heraklion is the island's largest city and is one of the main urban centres in Greece. The city can trace its history back to at least the 9th century AD when its development began and then later came under the influence of the Arabs, the Venetians and the Ottomans. Popular sites in the city with tourists include the fortification walls that are essentially the boundary of the old city. These were first built by the Arabs and then reinforced by the Venetians. From the seven bastions, only the Martinengo bastion survives to this day and is where visitors will find the tomb of the renowned writer N. Kazantzakis, overlooking the city. The city was also a venue during the 2004 Olympic Games, and hosted games of the football tournament.
Located in the city's old port, visitors can still see the vaulted tarsanades where ships used to be built and also the 16th century Koule Fortress. From the port, ferries depart to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also ferry services to the Greek mainland port of Piraeus.
