Kalymnos – Syros
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Kalymnos – Syros
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
The Kalymnos Syros ferry is operated by
Ferries from Kalymnos to Syros typically depart from Kalymnos at around 21:35. The average sailing time of a Syros Kalymnos ferry is approximately 6h 35m.
Ferry prices for Kalymnos Syros ferries typically range between €63* and €258*. The average price is around €150*. The cheapest ferry prices from Kalymnos to Syros start from €62*. The average price for a foot passenger is €150*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Kalymnos to Syros is approximately 144.5 miles (232.6km), or 125.6 nautical miles.
No ferry operators currently provide a car ferry between Kalymnos and Syros
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Kalymnos to Syros with Blue Star Ferries.
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| Kalymnos - Syros Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | 150 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6h 35m | |
| First Ferry | 21:35 | |
| Distance | 125 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-08-12.
Forming part of the Dodecanese group of islands, the Greek island of Kalymnos lies in the south east Aegean Sea, to the west of the Bodrum Peninsular between the Greek islands of Kos and Leros. Kos is around 12 km to the south of Kalymnos and Leros is around 2 km to the north. After the islands of Kos and Rhodes, Kalymnos is the third most populous island in the Dodecanese and is known for its affluent population.
The island's terrain is characterised by many mountains and a coastline littered with sheltered coves which make it the perfect destination for a sailing holiday. The island has also been referred to as the "Sponge divers island" because sponge diving has taken place in the islands crystal clear waters for many years. The trade in sponges has brought a significant amount of wealth to the island and has made it famous throughout the Mediterranean.
The island's capital is called Pothia and is also home to the island's port. It is a colourful town that is spread out over the foot and slopes of two hills and the valley between them. There are regular ferry services to Piraeus, Rhodes, Samos and to the other islands in the Dodecanese and the Cyclades.
The Greek island of Syros is one of the Cyclades group of islands and is unusual in that the island's architecture is more medieval rather than the more typical Cycladic. The island's capital is Ermoupolis and has some fine examples of Venetian mansions to see. In the Vaporia quarter of the capital visitors will find some lovely large churches and impressive neoclassical buildings, such as the Town Hall and Apollo Theatre in the central square. Also popular with visitors are the island's beaches which are well equipped for tourists and have a good range of facilities.
The island can trace its history back to the 3rd millennium BC where signs of inhabitation have been found in the Halandriani and Kastri parts of the island. Artefacts found indicate that there was some kind of metal workshop on the island which possibly had a trading relationship with Asia Minor. The Samians occupied the island in the 6th century BC and is when many of the island's inhabitants moved to the island. At that time, the important physician and philosopher Pherecydis was born in Syros and some years later he went to Samos and became the teacher of Pythagoras.
