Ferry from Leros (Lakki) to Chios
5h 55m to 9h 55m · from €43.00 · 1 operator
Leros to Chios at a glance
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Chios are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. The earliest departure in that window is 18:00 and the latest is 21:00. The crossing takes between 5h 55m and 9h 55m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €43.00. There are sailings on Monday and Wednesday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 26 August 2026.
Tickets from
| Standard ticket | €43.00 | 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 26 August 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Leros to Chios Route Map
Leros to Chios is a long northbound run on the Blue Star Ferries vessel Diagoras, taking between about six hours and just under ten depending on the calls made along the way. It is one of the services that stitches the Dodecanese to the North Aegean, so it covers a lot of open water and a good deal of the eastern Aegean coastline.
Chios town is both the main port and the island's substantial capital, with a Genoese-era castle overlooking the old quarter near the harbour. The island is best known for mastic, the resin grown only here, and for the medieval mastic villages inland, including Mesta and Pyrgi with its geometric sgraffito facades. Nea Moni, the eleventh-century monastery in the hills, is UNESCO-listed, and the island overall feels more workaday and less touristed than the Cyclades.
Sailings run a few times a fortnight, so this is one to plan carefully rather than assume. The current timetable, vessel and fares are shown in the table below, from around €43. Chios connects onward to Lesvos, Samos and Piraeus, and has an airport with domestic flights if you would rather not do the return leg by sea.
Leros to Chios Ferry Fares
Tickets from €43.00.
Weekly Leros 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 | 18:00 | 03:55 | 9h 55m | now to 2026-08-24 | Book the Diagoras sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 21:00 | 02:55 | 5h 55m | 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 Leros to Chios between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Leros to Chios?
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Chios 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 Leros to Chios today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Leros (Lakki) to Chios today. Departure time: 18:00.
How many ferries run from Leros to Chios this week?
2 sailings from Leros (Lakki) to Chios are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Leros to Chios?
Scheduled departures from Leros (Lakki) to Chios leave at 18:00 and 21:00.
How long is the ferry from Leros to Chios?
The fastest crossing from Leros (Lakki) to Chios takes 5h 55m and the slowest 9h 55m.
How much does the Leros to Chios ferry cost?
Published fares for the Leros (Lakki) to Chios ferry start from €43.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Leros to Chios route?
The Leros (Lakki) to Chios route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Leros to Chios ferry
- Four-berth cabins offer the best value if you are travelling as a family or small group; the cost divided between you is often comparable to a budget hotel room.
- On high-speed catamarans, seating is assigned; on conventional ferries it is often open plan – boarding early gives you the best choice of seats.
- Most island ports are within walking distance of the main village or town – a 5–10 minute walk with luggage is usually manageable.
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