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How to get from Athens to Chios by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Athens to Chios ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Athens to Chios is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Athens to Chios can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Athens to Chios ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries. This way you can find the best price for a Athens Chios ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Blue Star Ferries or Hellenic Seaways ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Athens to Chios simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Athens to Chios Ferry Information

Port of departure
Athens
Greece
Attica
Port of arrival
Chios
Greece
North Aegean Islands
Distance
134 mi
Ferry Companies
Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries
Frequency of crossings
11 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
7 hrs. 30 min
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Ferry Athens Chios: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Athens to Chios, you'll find tickets ranging from $51 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $269 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens-Chios route is $141. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Chios is 9 hrs. 40 min. The slowest ferries will take 13 hrs. 30 min to reach Chios, while the fastest boats will reach Chios in 8 hrs. 15 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 10:00. The last ferry to Chios leaves Athens at 22:00.

Average price of a Athens Chios ferry crossing
$141
Price range for Athens Chios ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$51 - $269
Average crossing time Athens Chios
9 hrs. 40 min
Departure time of first ferry to Chios
10:00
Departure time of last ferry to Chios
22:00
Arrival time first ferry to Chios
04:15
Arrival time of last ferry to Chios
19:20

Why take a ferry from Athens to Chios ?

Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Athens to Chios ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Chios. Here are 3 reasons why we think Athens to Chios ferry is an ideal way to travel.

Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
If you have children, there's no better way to travel from Athens to Chios as a family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Athens, imagine your children discovering the ship, spending long moments playing in the areas reserved for the youngest or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest movies in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marveling at a magic show or other countless activities. On board the ferry to Chios, time flies by faster than you think and this maritime experience between Athens and Chios will remain unforgettable for your children for a long time.
For a staff that cares
Every minute of the Athens-Chios crossing, from embarkation in the port of Athens to disembarkation in Chios, qualified and smiling Blue Star Ferries or Hellenic Seaways personnel are at your disposal to ensure that you have a pleasant time. It is common to find an information desk on the ship, usually located on the main deck.
Enjoy the fresh sea air
The health benefits of sea air are numerous. In Athens, as soon as you leave the port, take a walk on the deck of the Blue Star Ferries or Hellenic Seaways boat and enjoy the sea spray and the invigorating sea air enriched with oxygen: a real thalasso cure and very effective for ventilating the lungs! The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will instantly soothe you. You'll arrive in Chios perfectly zen and full of energy.

Which companies operate between Athens and Chios?

If you're looking to travel between Athens and Chios by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Blue Star Ferries or Hellenic Seaways who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

Blue Star Ferries Athens Chios
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Athens-Chios route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad of islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Chios fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Athens and Chios. More information about Blue Star Ferries
Hellenic Seaways Athens Chios
Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways was founded in 2000 and is based in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and the Aegean region. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Chios fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Athens and Chios. Hellenic Seaways operates 11 crossings a week to Chios from Athens and the journey time is 7 hrs. 30 min. More information about Hellenic Seaways
7 hrs. 30 min
11 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Athens? Where do the boats arrive in Chios?

Port of departure in Athens

Blue Star Ferries or Hellenic Seaways ferries depart for Chios from the following ports in Athens:

Athens Piraeus E1
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Athens Piraeus E6
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Port of arrival in Chios

Hellenic Seaways or Blue Star Ferries ships arrive in Chios from the following ports:

Chios
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Athens to Chios, it will take you at least 7 hrs. 30 min to cover the 134 mi between Athens and Chios.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Athens and Chios in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways). There are currently 11 crossings a week between Athens and Chios.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Athens and Chios: Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries.

During your crossing between Athens and Chios, you will travel 134 mi.

To go by boat from Athens to Chios, you can find prices ranging from $51 for the lowest, to $269 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $141.

The first ferry leaves Athens at 10:00 for Chios.

The last ferry to Chios from Athens usually departs at 22:00.

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