Ferry from Chios to Mytilini (Lesvos)

Chios to Mytilini is the main link between two of the larger North Aegean islands, served by Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and Superfast Ferries using the Ariadne, Diagoras and Nissos Samos. Crossing times run from about two hours twenty to three hours depending on the ship. Fares start around €14, and all of them carry vehicles.

Mytilini is the capital and main port of Lesvos, a genuine working city rather than a resort town, with a Genoese and Byzantine castle above the harbour and neoclassical mansions along the waterfront. The island is known for its olive oil, its ouzo distilleries, the petrified forest and birdwatching in the Kalloni gulf. Molyvos in the north is the usual second base for anyone staying a while.

Sailings run daily and often more than once a day in season, which makes this one of the easier North Aegean hops. The current timetable and fares are shown below. Both islands also connect south to Piraeus and north to Thessaloniki on the same eastern Aegean services.

Chios to Mytilini Ferry Fares

Weekly Chios to Mytilini Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

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 Mytilini between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Chios to Mytilini ferry

• If you booked through a third-party agent, you may still need to collect a physical ticket at the port – check your booking confirmation carefully.
• Senior discounts are offered by several operators for passengers over 65; the discount is applied automatically if you select the correct age category.
• Some operators allow seat upgrades at the port ticket desk if higher classes have not sold out – worth asking if you arrive early.
• Ferry companies often have a small ticket office or kiosk at the port – useful for last-minute changes, upgrades, or questions about your booking.
• Weather apps on your phone are useful as a rough guide but marine-specific forecasts (Poseidon, Windy, Windguru) are more accurate for sea conditions.

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