Ferry from Karlovassi (Samos) to Chios
2h 25m to 2h 30m · from €10.00 · 1 operator
Karlovassi to Chios at a glance
Ferries from Karlovassi (Samos) to Chios are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. The earliest departure in that window is 00:30 and the latest is 19:45. The crossing takes between 2h 25m and 2h 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €10.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Wednesday and Thursday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €10.50 | 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 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Karlovassi to Chios Route Map
Karlovassi on Samos connects north to Chios in around two and a half hours on Blue Star Ferries' Diagoras. It is a leg of the ship's longer northern Aegean line, so you get a full-size conventional ferry for a relatively short crossing. Fares start around €10.
Chios is a large island close to the Turkish coast, historically wealthy from mastic and shipping. The main town shares the island's name, and its harbour is overlooked by a Genoese-era castle in the old quarter. Most travellers head inland to the UNESCO-listed mastic villages, Mesta and the patterned facades of Pyrgi in particular, and to the Nea Moni monastery in the hills.
Sailings on this pairing run roughly once a week. The current timetable and fares are listed in the table below. Chios has good onward links north to Lesvos and west to Piraeus once you are there.
Karlovassi to Chios Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €10.50 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 | €10.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras |
Weekly Karlovassi to Chios 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 | 00:30 | 02:55 | 2h 25m | €10.50 | now to 2026-08-27 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 01:00 | 04:55 | 3h 55m | 2026-09-19 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 02:10 | 06:15 | 4h 05m | 2026-09-16 to 2026-10-28 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 19:45 | 22:15 | 2h 30m | €10.50 | 2026-09-02 to 2026-09-09 | 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 Karlovassi to Chios between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Karlovassi to Chios?
Ferries from Karlovassi (Samos) to Chios are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Wednesday and Thursday. 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 Karlovassi to Chios today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Karlovassi (Samos) to Chios today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 27 August 2026, at 00:30. Departures fall on Wednesday and Thursday.
How many ferries run from Karlovassi to Chios this week?
1 sailing from Karlovassi (Samos) to Chios is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Karlovassi to Chios?
Scheduled departures from Karlovassi (Samos) to Chios leave at 00:30 and 19:45.
How long is the ferry from Karlovassi to Chios?
The fastest crossing from Karlovassi (Samos) to Chios takes 2h 25m and the slowest 2h 30m.
How much does the Karlovassi to Chios ferry cost?
Published fares for the Karlovassi (Samos) to Chios ferry start from €10.50 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 Karlovassi to Chios route?
The Karlovassi (Samos) to Chios route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Karlovassi to Chios ferry
- 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.
- The Greek domestic ferry network runs year-round on most major routes – even in winter you can reach Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, and Crete by sea.
- If you need a taxi on arrival at a small island, the queue can be long when a ferry docks – consider pre-booking or walking to your accommodation if it is nearby.
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