Ferry from Chios to Thessaloniki
16h 45m to 17h 15m · from €34.00 · 1 operator
Chios to Thessaloniki at a glance
Ferries from Chios to Thessaloniki are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. The earliest departure in that window is 17:20 and the latest is 19:45. The crossing takes between 16h 45m and 17h 15m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €36.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €36.00 | 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 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
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, 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.
Chios to Thessaloniki Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €36.00 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 | €36.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras |
Weekly Chios to Thessaloniki 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 | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 05:15 | 18:50 | 13h 35m | 2026-09-19 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 17:20 | 10:05 | 16h 45m | €36.00 | now to 2026-08-29 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 19:45 | 13:00 | 17h 15m | €36.00 | 2026-09-05 to 2026-09-12 | 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 Thessaloniki between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
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, roughly one a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 October 2026, 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 29 August 2026, at 17:20. 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, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Chios to Thessaloniki?
Scheduled departures from Chios to Thessaloniki leave at 17:20 and 19:45.
How long is the ferry from Chios to Thessaloniki?
The fastest crossing from Chios to Thessaloniki takes 16h 45m and the slowest 17h 15m.
How much does the Chios to Thessaloniki ferry cost?
Published fares for the Chios to Thessaloniki ferry start from €36.00 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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