Syros – Leros
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Syros – Leros
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Syros to Leros. The Syros Leros ferry is operated by
Ferries from Syros to Leros typically depart from Syros at around 22:15. The average sailing time of a Leros Syros ferry is approximately 5h 20m.
Ferry prices for Syros Leros ferries typically range between €55* and €285*. The average price is around €158*. The cheapest ferry prices from Syros to Leros start from €55*. The average price for a foot passenger is €127*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Syros to Leros is approximately 134.0 miles (215.7km), or 116.5 nautical miles.
No ferry operators currently provide a car ferry between Syros and Leros
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Syros to Leros with Blue Star Ferries.
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| Syros - Leros Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | 158 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5h 20m | |
| First Ferry | 22:15 | |
| Distance | 116 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-08-12.
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.
Leros is a Greek island and is one of the Dodecanese group of islands and lies between the islands of Patmos and Kalymnos. Legend has it that Leros is where the goddess Artemis would go hunt as it was home to a large population of deer. The island's long history can easily be observed in the many ancient monuments that are spread around the island. Popular attractions include the Medieval Castle and the island's interesting museums. The most visited places on the island are Alinda and Agia Marina but for the more adventurous, a drive around the island will not disappoint as there are a number of lovely beaches with crystal clear waters waiting to be discovered. The island is also popular with scuba divers who visit to explore the many ancient shipwrecks that lie on the seabed around the island.
From the island's port there are daily ferry connections to the port of Piraeus and by conventional ferry and hydrofoil to most of the Greek islands of the Dodecanese like Patmos, Lipsi, Samos, Kos, Rhodes, Symi and Nisyros. There are also weekly connection to some of the islands of the Cyclades like Syros and Amorgos.
