The cheapest and fastest ferries from Syros to Kea (Island)
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Syros to Kea (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Syros to Kea (Island) will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Syros for Kea (Island) on Wed, Jan 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 21 the direct ferries cover the 56 km distance in an average of 4 h 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Wed, Jan 21 the slowest ferries will take 4 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Syros to Kea (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h35 | Sailing Days Mon |
Live departures
Syros to Kea (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Syros to Kea (Island) ferries for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:00 AM Syros | 4h35 | 8:35 AM Kea (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Syros to Kea (Island)
Ferries from Syros to Kea (Island) run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:10, the last at 17:45. The fastest ferry covers the 30 nautical miles (56 km) distance in 4h 30m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Syros to Kea (Island) are available to foot passengers.

Distance 30 nautical miles (56 km) |
Average sailing duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 4h 30m |
First ferry 08:10 |
Last ferry 17:45 |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Syros to Kea (Island) start from as low as $12 (€10) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $13 (€10) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 1 daily trains from Syros to Kea (Island) with 1 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 4h 30m but the average duration is 4h 0m
Train Operators
- Travel from Syros to Kea (Island) with Saos Ferries
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Saos Ferries.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Port of Syros and arrive in Port of Kea
- First train typically departs at 08:10 AM and the last at 05:45 PM
Ferry operators: Saos Ferries from Syros to Kea (Island)You can travel by ferry between Syros to Kea (Island) with Saos Ferries for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Saos Ferries
FAQs: Ferry from Syros to Kea (Island)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Syros to Kea (Island) by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kea (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Syros, which is located around 3.7 miles (5.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Kea, located 6.1 miles (9.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Syros to Kea (Island)
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Limani (0.2km)
- Asteria Beach Bar (0.4km)
- Kouzina (0.6km)
- Main companies are Syros Taxi and Ermoupoli Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Ermoupoli Stop
- Free WiFi
- Magazes (0.2km)
- Seirios (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Stroggyli (0.5km)
- Book in advance with Freenow.
- Free
- Bus Line KTEL, Stop Coressia
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