Getting from Syros to Spetses

If you are heading to Spetses from Syros you are making your way from the capital of the Cyclades to a car-free island in the Saronic Gulf, on the opposite side of Greece. It has neoclassical mansions around the harbour, a strong nautical tradition and a relaxed waterfront atmosphere.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Syros to Spetses. Getting there means taking the ferry from Syros to Piraeus, which runs up to 6 daily crossings in summer and takes around 2 hours on the fast boat, and then boarding the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Spetses, which runs up to 10 daily crossings and takes around 1.5 to 3.5 hours. It is a straightforward two-step connection with Piraeus serving as the natural hub between the two islands.

Getting there by air

Spetses has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens. Syros has a small domestic airport with limited connections from Athens. Taking the ferry from Syros to Piraeus and then boarding the Saronic ferry to Spetses gives a total journey time of around 5 to 6 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Syros to Piraeus and board the Saronic ferry to Spetses. Note that Spetses is car-free so no vehicles can be taken to the island. Plan your Syros departure around the Spetses ferry schedule to avoid a long wait at Piraeus. If you are traveling with a car, drive to the mainland port of Kosta after arriving at Piraeus and take the short local boat across to Spetses, leaving your car on the mainland.