Ferry from Athens (port of Piraeus) to Chios

Tickets, prices & schedules
Ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Chios operate throughout the year. Find updated info, compare ferry timetables and prices, and book your ferry tickets on Ferryhopper with no hidden fees.

Discounts

Take advantage of the available discounts and travel by ferry from Athens to Chios with lower-cost ferry tickets. Some indicative passenger categories that are entitled to discounts up to 50% are:

  • Children
  • Infants
  • Students (Greek Public Universities)
  • People with disabilities and their accompanying persons

Note: infants and toddlers up to 4 years travel for free.

On-board services and amenities

Cabins & accommodation

Ferries traveling to Chios from Piraeus normally have many types of cabins. As the trip is a bit long and cabins usually sell out fast, we recommend booking well in advance.

Alternatively, you can book airplane-type numbered seats to travel in comfort.

Luggage

On Blue Star Ferries, each passenger is entitled to 1 piece of luggage with a maximum weight of 50 kg at no extra cost.

Pets on board

You can travel with your pet on the ferry to Chios from Athens. Make sure to carry along the necessary certificates, tickets and any pet supplies you may need for your trip.

For more details, take a look at our guide on ferry travel with a pet in Greece.

Useful tips for your ferry trip from Athens to Chios

You can find useful information about the trip from Piraeus to Chios below:

  • We recommend that you arrive at the port of Piraeus at least 1 hr before boarding, as the port gets quite busy, particularly during the summer months. Make sure you allow for extra time if you're traveling with a car to Chios.
  • Chios has 2 ports: Chios and Mesta. Find more information about the ports, routes and holidays in Chios on our dedicated page.
  • From Chios you can visit other neighboring islands such as Samos, Lesvos and Ikaria. Check our Map of Ferries, see all the connections from Chios and organize a Dodecanese island-hopping experience easily and quickly!

Where to take the ferry from Athens to Chios

You can take the ferry to Chios from the port of Piraeus in Athens. The port of Piraeus is located approximately 15 km south of the city center of Athens and 45 km from Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos. You can get to the port of Piraeus by car, taxi, as well as public transport (bus, metro and suburban railway).

Ferries from Athens to Chios normally depart from Piraeus Port Gates E2. Departure gates may change, so we recommend checking your ticket and the electronic display boards located at the port for more information.

How long is the ferry ride from Athens (port of Piraeus) to Chios?

The duration of the Athens - Chios ferry trip ranges from 7 hr 40 min to 15 hr 20 min. The total travel time depends on the weather conditions, the type of vessel, the itinerary, and the port of arrival.

Tip: worried that weather conditions might affect your time of departure? You can see any changes and track your ferry in real time on the Ferryhopper App!

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FAQs

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle in all of the ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Chios.

The distance between the port of Piraeus and Chios is about 122 nautical miles (226 km).

For the time being, there are only conventional ferries serving the Athens - Chios route.

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