Syros – Athens (Rafina)
Ferries to Athens
Syros – Athens (Rafina)
Ferries to Athens
There are around 5 weekly sailings from Syros to Athens (Rafina). The Syros Athens (Rafina) ferry is operated by
Ferries from Syros to Athens (Rafina) typically depart from Syros at around 09:10. The average sailing time of a Athens (Rafina) Syros ferry is approximately 4h 15m.
Ferry prices for Syros Athens (Rafina) ferries typically range between €121* and €313*. The average price is around €221*. The cheapest ferry prices from Syros to Athens (Rafina) start from €107*. The average price for a foot passenger is €202*. The average price for a car ferry is €333*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Syros to Athens (Rafina) is approximately 74.0 miles (119.1km), or 64.3 nautical miles.
Yes, SeaJets offer a car ferry from Syros to Athens (Rafina). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Syros and Athens (Rafina).
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Syros to Athens (Rafina) with SeaJets.
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| Syros - Athens (Rafina) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | SeaJets | |
| Average Price | 221 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4h 15m | |
| First Ferry | 09:10 | |
| Distance | 64 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
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.
The Greek town of Rafina lies on the east coast of the Attica region of mainland Greece, on the shores of the Aegean Sea. The town is close to the town's of Artemida and Nea Makri and also to the Greek capital, Athens, which is around 25 km to the west. because of its proximity to Athens Rafina is popular with many Athenians who visit to enjoy the town's many fish restaurants that can be found lining the harbour. It is not uncommon to see the day's catch lying on beds of ice outside each restaurant.
In ancient times Rafina was named Arafinidon Alon but its history dates back to prehistoric times, but more specifically to pre-Hellenic times. In Askitario, to the south of Rafina, archaeologists have found a unique vase with a dog painted on it which has been dated back to 2,800 BC. Another significant find was near the town's port where a bronze foundry was discovered and is thought to be one of the oldest in Europe, and dates back to 1800 BC.
After the Port of Piraeus, Rafina's port is the second largest in Attica. Ferry services operating from the port depart to the southern part of Euboea and to the Cyclades islands.
