Ferry from Chios to Thessaloniki
13h 35m · from €34.50 · 1 operator
Chios to Thessaloniki at a glance
Ferries from Chios to Thessaloniki are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, about once a week. The earliest departure in that window is 05:15 and the latest is 06:50. The crossing takes 13h 35m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €34.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 27 February 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €34.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Seat | €34.50 | Book now |
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 27 February 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Chios to Thessaloniki through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in November (about once a week).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 5 | 5 of 30 | about once a week |
| December 2025 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| January 2026 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| February 2026 | 4 | 4 of 28 | about once a week |
| March 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| April 2026 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| May 2026 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| June 2026 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| July 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| August 2026 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| September 2026 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| October 2026 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Chios to Thessaloniki Route Map
Chios to Thessaloniki is the northbound leg of the Blue Star Ferries eastern Aegean service, worked by the Diagoras. It takes around seventeen hours, generally sailing overnight with calls at other North Aegean islands on the way. Fares start around €34.50, and the ship carries vehicles, which matters on a route with no practical road alternative.
Thessaloniki is Greece's second city and the main port of the north, with the ferry terminal close to the waterfront and the centre. It is a very different arrival from an island port, with the promenade, the White Tower and the Roman and Byzantine remains all within walking distance of the harbour. The city is also the transport hub for northern Greece, with rail and road links running out towards Halkidiki, the Pelion and the Balkans.
The route runs about once a week, so it needs booking around rather than catching on the day. The current timetable and fares are shown below. From Chios, the alternative is the frequent service south to Piraeus, or the short hop north to Lesvos and onward from there.
Weekly Chios to Thessaloniki Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Chios.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 05:15 |
Different on these dates:
- Sat 14 November: 06:50 only.
Book ferry port and airport transfers here: Welcome Pickups →
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 14 November 2026 to 27 February 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 3 of the 17 days from 14 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 05:15, latest 06:50. Fastest crossing 13h 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:55, latest 05:15. Fastest crossing 13h 05m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 5 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:55, latest 05:15. Fastest crossing 13h 05m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- February 2027: sails on 4 of the 27 days to 27 February, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 05:15. Fastest crossing 13h 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
Chios to Thessaloniki Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €34.50 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 | €34.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Seat | passenger | €34.50 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €41.00 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €41.00 |
| BATS1 Seat | passenger | €49.50 |
| BATS2 Seat | passenger | €49.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
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 Thessaloniki between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 November | 06:50 | 20:25 | 13h 35m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 21 November | 05:15 | 18:50 | 13h 35m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Chios to Thessaloniki?
Ferries from Chios to Thessaloniki are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, about once a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 27 February 2027, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Chios to Thessaloniki today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Chios to Thessaloniki today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 14 November 2026, at 06:50. Departures fall on Saturday.
How many ferries run from Chios to Thessaloniki this week?
1 sailing from Chios to Thessaloniki is scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Chios to Thessaloniki?
The first ferry from Chios to Thessaloniki leaves at 05:15 and the last at 06:50.
How long is the ferry from Chios to Thessaloniki?
The crossing from Chios to Thessaloniki takes 13h 35m.
How much does the Chios to Thessaloniki ferry cost?
Published fares for the Chios to Thessaloniki ferry start from €34.50 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 Thessaloniki route?
The Chios to Thessaloniki route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Chios to Thessaloniki ferry
- On overnight ferries, the restaurant serves a proper hot dinner; for long crossings this is worth the price rather than relying on packaged snacks.
- If you are anxious about rough conditions, sit inside at or near the centre of the vessel and avoid looking out of windows at the waves.
- Delays are more common in peak season and in rough weather – check the board or your ferry operator's app rather than assuming your vessel is on time.
- The 15th of August sees mass movement across the Greek ferry network as families travel to their ancestral islands; this is the single busiest day of the year.
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