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Heraklion
Syros
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Popular Ferry Operators for Heraklion - Syros
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There are usually 1 daily and 12 weekly sailings between Crete (Heraklion) and Syros. 2 operators sail this route
The earliest Crete (Heraklion) Syros ferry sailings typically depart Crete (Heraklion) at around 07:30. The last ferry usually departs at 09:00.
Crete (Heraklion) Syros Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take around 6h 38m. The fastest sailings are approximately 5h 55m. Sailing times can vary, durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 1 daily sailings and up to 12 weekly ferry sailings from Crete (Heraklion) to Syros. These sailings are provided by Cyclades Fast Ferries & SeaJets. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Crete (Heraklion) Syros ferry prices typically range between £144* and £705*. The average price is typically £396*. The cheapest Crete (Heraklion) Syros ferry prices start from £66*. The average price for a foot passenger is £288*. The average price for a car is £615*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Crete (Heraklion) to Syros is approximately 132.0 miles (212.5km) or 114.7 nautical miles.
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Yes, foot passengers can travel with
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Crete (Heraklion) to Syros.
| Crete (Heraklion) - Syros Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Cyclades Fast Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | £396* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 12 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6h 38m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5h 55m | |
| First Ferry | 07:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 09:00 | |
| Distance | 114 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-07-02.
The Greek city of Heraklion is the capital and largest city on the island of Crete. A popular visitor attraction near the city is Knossos, which is around 5 km from Heraklion. This important archaeological site was the Palace of King Minos and home to the Minotaur, if legend is to be believed. The palace was built over the remains of a former Neolithic settlement in around 1900 BC.
An important attraction in the city itself is the Archaeological Museum which can be found on one corner of the central Eleftherias Square, in a converted power station. The museum collects and displays many artefacts from Knossos, Archanes, Phaestos, Zakros and many other important archaeological sites on the island. The museum's collection spans several thousand years and includes the Phaestos disc, classic Hellenic and Roman sculptures, frescos, jewellery, wall paintings and pottery.
Visitors to Heraklion can take a ferry from the port, which is important for both passenger services and cargo, to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also daily sailings to the mainland port of Piraeus.
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.
Ferry Timetables between 22/07/2024 and 28/07/2024
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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| Cyclades Fast Ferries | 07:30 | 13:45 | 6 hours 15 minutes | Tue, Fri, Sun |
| SeaJets | 08:00 | 14:50 | 6 hours 50 minutes | Mon, Sat, Sun |
| SeaJets | 08:00 | 15:00 | 7 hours | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
| SeaJets | 08:20 | 14:50 | 6 hours 30 minutes | Mon, Sat |
| SeaJets | 08:20 | 15:00 | 6 hours 40 minutes | Thu, Fri |
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