Ferry from Chios to Leros (Lakki)
8h 30m to 10h 15m · from €43.00 · 1 operator
Chios to Leros at a glance
Ferries from Chios to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. The earliest departure in that window is 09:10 and the latest is 10:25. The crossing takes between 8h 30m and 10h 15m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €43.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday and Wednesday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 26 August 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €43.50 | Book now |
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Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 26 August 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Chios to Leros Route Map
Chios to Leros is among the longest single legs on the Blue Star Ferries North Aegean and Dodecanese line, taking between roughly eight and a half and ten hours on the Diagoras depending on the calls made. The ship works its way south past Samos and Patmos before reaching Leros. It is a conventional car ferry with cabins, so an overnight sailing is comfortable enough.
The ferry port on Leros is Lakki, a deep natural harbour lined with 1930s Italian Rationalist buildings, an unusual sight in the Aegean and the thing most people remember about arriving. Lakki is separate from the island's older main town, Platanos, and from the beach village of Agia Marina, both a short drive away. Leros is quiet and understated, with the hilltop Castle of Panteli above Platanos and a low key, uncommercial feel.
The route runs around a couple of times a week, so timings are the main constraint. Current schedules and fares are shown below. From Lakki there are frequent onward connections within the Dodecanese to Kalymnos, Kos and Rhodes, plus local boats to Patmos and Lipsi.
Chios to Leros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €43.50 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €43.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras |
Weekly Chios to Leros Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 09:10 | 17:40 | 8h 30m | €43.50 | now to 2026-08-24 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 10:25 | 20:40 | 10h 15m | €43.50 | now to 2026-08-26 | Book the Diagoras sailing |
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Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Chios?
Yes, and the ferry dock sits right in Chios Town itself, with rental offices a short walk away or at the airport 3-4km south. A car makes sense if you want to reach the Mastic villages in the south or Kambos's walled citrus groves, since buses run less frequently outside town; compare prices at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Chios to Leros between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Chios to Leros?
Ferries from Chios to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday and Wednesday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 26 August 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Chios to Leros today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Chios to Leros (Lakki) today. Departure time: 09:10.
How many ferries run from Chios to Leros this week?
2 sailings from Chios to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Chios to Leros?
Scheduled departures from Chios to Leros (Lakki) leave at 09:10 and 10:25.
How long is the ferry from Chios to Leros?
The fastest crossing from Chios to Leros (Lakki) takes 8h 30m and the slowest 10h 15m.
How much does the Chios to Leros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Chios to Leros (Lakki) ferry start from €43.50 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Chios to Leros route?
The Chios to Leros (Lakki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Chios to Leros ferry
- Where a route has both a slow overnight ferry and a fast daytime catamaran, consider whether speed or cost matters more – the conventional ferry is usually significantly cheaper.
- If you have mobility issues, inform the ferry company in advance – assistance can be arranged for boarding and disembarkation at most major ports.
- On multi-stop overnight routes, the vessel may briefly dock at intermediate islands during the night; light sleepers may notice the engines slowing.
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