Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Chios
6h 55m to 10h · from €39.00 · 2 operators
Piraeus to Chios at a glance
Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Chios are scheduled 14 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. The earliest departure in that window is 11:00 and the latest is 22:30. The crossing takes between 6h 55m and 10h, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Hellenic Seaways and Superfast Ferries. Published fares start from €39.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on all seven days during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €39.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| SUPER ECONOMY | €20.00 | Book now |
| 3 bed inside cabin | €60.50 | Book now |
| MOTOS | €22.50 | 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 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Piraeus to Chios Route Map
Piraeus to Chios is a mainstay of the North Aegean network, run by Hellenic Seaways and Superfast with the Nissos Samos and the Ariadne. Depending on the sailing and the calls made, it takes anywhere from around seven hours to ten, and most departures are overnight. These are large, comfortable ships with cabins, aircraft-style seating and full catering, which makes the length manageable.
Chios is a big island with a proper working town at its centre, historically wealthy from mastic and shipping. The harbour at Chios town is overlooked by a Genoese-era castle in the old quarter, and the town itself feels genuinely lived-in rather than tourist-shaped. Most visitors head south for the mastic villages, with Pyrgi's geometric facades and the fortified lanes of Mesta, or inland to the Nea Moni monastery.
The route runs most days through the year, more often in summer, and fares start around thirty-nine euros. The current timetable and prices are shown below. From Chios there are onward links to Lesvos, Samos, the small islands of Psara and Oinousses, and across to Cesme on the Turkish coast.
Piraeus to Chios Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €39.00 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 | €39.00 | Hellenic Seaways | Nissos Samos |
Ticket classes by operator
Published tariffs for a single adult or vehicle, one way. These are operator list prices and do not vary by vessel.
Hellenic Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bed inside cabin | cabin | €60.50 |
| 4 bed inside cabin | cabin | €60.50 |
| 4 bed inside PET cabin | cabin | €60.50 |
| 3 bed inside PET cabin | cabin | €60.50 |
| 3 bed outside cabin | cabin | €62.50 |
| 4 bed outside cabin | cabin | €62.50 |
| 3 bed outside PET cabin | cabin | €62.50 |
| 4 bed outside PET cabin | cabin | €62.50 |
| 2 bed inside cabin | cabin | €63.50 |
| 2 bed inside PET cabin | cabin | €63.50 |
| 2 bed outside cabin | cabin | €67.00 |
| 2 bed outside PET cabin | cabin | €67.00 |
| LUX cabin 2BERTH | cabin | €78.00 |
| 1 bed inside cabin | cabin | €94.00 |
| 1 bed inside PET cabin | cabin | €94.00 |
| 1 bed outside cabin | cabin | €104.00 |
| 1 bed outside PET cabin | cabin | €104.00 |
| 2 bed outside (whole cabin) | cabin | €104.00 |
| LUX cabin 1BERTH | cabin | €121.50 |
| Special Economy | passenger | €31.50 |
| Economy | passenger | €39.00 |
| Air type Seats | passenger | €43.00 |
| Air type Seats Business | passenger | €45.50 |
| Moto | vehicle | €23.50 |
| Moto 3/4 Wheels | vehicle | €42.50 |
| Auto | vehicle | €86.00 |
| Boat Trailer < 5m | vehicle | €119.00 |
Other companies quoting this crossing
These companies publish a tariff for the crossing but have no departure in the timetable below, which is why they are not among the operators counted for this route. Their figures are a guide to what they charge when they do sail it.
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| CABIN AB3 inside | cabin | €64.00 |
| CABIN AB4 inside | cabin | €64.00 |
| CABIN A3 outside | cabin | €66.00 |
| CABIN A4 outside | cabin | €66.00 |
| CABIN A4 Pets outside | cabin | €66.00 |
| CABIN AB2 inside | cabin | €67.00 |
| CABIN A2 outside | cabin | €70.50 |
| CABIN LUX double bed outside | cabin | €82.00 |
| CABIN AB1 inside | cabin | €103.00 |
| CABIN A1 outside | cabin | €114.00 |
| CABIN LUX single outside | cabin | €133.50 |
| 2 ADULTS + 2 CHILDREN in A4 outside cabin | cabin | €171.00 |
| 3 ADULTS + 1 CHILD in A4 outside cabin | cabin | €204.00 |
| 4 ADULTS in A4 outside cabin | cabin | €204.00 |
| SUPER ECONOMY | passenger | €20.00 |
| SPECIAL ECONOMY | passenger | €33.00 |
| ECONOMY | passenger | €41.50 |
| NUMBERED AIRCRAFT TYPE SEATS | passenger | €45.00 |
| MOTOS | vehicle | €22.50 |
| CAMPERS/BOATS/TRAILERS, per meter | vehicle | €32.00 |
| MOTOS 3 & 4 WHEELS | vehicle | €41.00 |
| CARS | vehicle | €82.50 |
| COMMERCIAL VEHICLES | vehicle | €142.00 |
Weekly Piraeus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellenic Seaways | Nissos Samos conventional | 11:00 | 21:00 | 10h | €39.00 | now to 2026-08-28 | Book the Nissos Samos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 15:00 | 04:55 | 13h 55m | 2026-09-18 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 16:00 | 06:15 | 14h 15m | 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing | ||
| Superfast Ferries | Ariadne conventional | 19:00 | 01:55 | 6h 55m | now to 2026-08-27 | Book the Ariadne sailing | ||
| Hellenic Seaways | Nissos Samos conventional | 20:00 | 04:15 | 8h 15m | €39.00 | now to 2026-10-26 | Book the Nissos Samos sailing | |
| Hellenic Seaways | Nissos Samos conventional | 20:00 | 05:50 | 9h 50m | €39.00 | 2026-10-14 to 2026-10-28 | Book the Nissos Samos sailing | |
| Hellenic Seaways | Nissos Samos conventional | 20:00 | 05:50 | 9h 50m | €39.00 | 2026-09-04 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Nissos Samos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 20:00 | 05:00 | 9h | €49.00 | 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-29 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Superfast Ferries | Ariadne conventional | 20:00 | 04:15 | 8h 15m | now to 2026-09-29 | Book the Ariadne sailing | ||
| Superfast Ferries | Ariadne conventional | 20:00 | 04:15 | 8h 15m | 2026-09-03 to 2026-09-24 | Book the Ariadne sailing | ||
| Superfast Ferries | Ariadne conventional | 20:00 | 04:15 | 8h 15m | 2026-09-06 to 2026-09-27 | Book the Ariadne sailing | ||
| Superfast Ferries | Ariadne conventional | 21:00 | 03:55 | 6h 55m | now to 2026-08-28 | Book the Ariadne sailing | ||
| Superfast Ferries | Ariadne conventional | 22:00 | 04:55 | 6h 55m | now to 2026-08-29 | Book the Ariadne sailing | ||
| Superfast Ferries | Ariadne conventional | 22:30 | 05:25 | 6h 55m | now to 2026-08-30 | Book the Ariadne 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.
Can you rent a car in Piraeus?
Yes, several agencies meet passengers directly at the ferry gates (E1 to E12), so there is no need to arrange transport into central Athens first. It suits travellers continuing on to the mainland rather than islanders, since central Athens is only 20 minutes away and has good metro and bus links. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Piraeus to Chios between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 20:00 | 04:15 | 8h 15m | Nissos Samos | Hellenic Seaways |
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 20:00 | 04:15 | 8h 15m | Ariadne | Superfast Ferries |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 20:00 | 05:50 | 9h 50m | Nissos Samos | Hellenic Seaways |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 19:00 | 01:55 | 6h 55m | Ariadne | Superfast Ferries |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 11:00 | 21:00 | 10h | Nissos Samos | Hellenic Seaways |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 21:00 | 03:55 | 6h 55m | Ariadne | Superfast Ferries |
| Sat 2026-08-29 | 22:00 | 04:55 | 6h 55m | Ariadne | Superfast Ferries |
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 22:30 | 05:25 | 6h 55m | Ariadne | Superfast Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 20:00 | 04:15 | 8h 15m | Nissos Samos | Hellenic Seaways |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 20:00 | 04:15 | 8h 15m | Ariadne | Superfast Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 20:00 | 05:50 | 9h 50m | Nissos Samos | Hellenic Seaways |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 20:00 | 04:15 | 8h 15m | Ariadne | Superfast Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 20:00 | 05:50 | 9h 50m | Nissos Samos | Hellenic Seaways |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 20:00 | 04:15 | 8h 15m | Ariadne | Superfast Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Piraeus to Chios?
Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Chios are scheduled 14 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. In that fortnight there are departures on all seven days. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Piraeus to Chios today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Athens (Piraeus) to Chios today. Departure time: 20:00.
How many ferries run from Piraeus to Chios this week?
8 sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Chios are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Fridays.
What time is the first ferry from Piraeus to Chios?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Chios usually leaves at 20:00. Across the published schedule departure times range from 11:00 to 22:30.
How long is the ferry from Piraeus to Chios?
The fastest crossing from Athens (Piraeus) to Chios takes 6h 55m and the slowest 10h. Typical crossing times by operator: Superfast Ferries 6h 55m to 8h 15m and Hellenic Seaways 8h 15m to 10h.
How much does the Piraeus to Chios ferry cost?
Published fares for the Athens (Piraeus) to Chios ferry start from €39.00 on a conventional ferry. A cabin berth is published from €60.50. Taking a vehicle is published from €22.50. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Piraeus to Chios route?
The Athens (Piraeus) to Chios route is served by Hellenic Seaways and Superfast Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Piraeus to Chios ferry
- Piraeus port is large, with departure gates E1 to E10 spread along the waterfront – allow extra time to find yours, as it can be a 15–20 minute walk from the metro station, and check the gate number printed on your ticket.
- Ferries to the Saronic islands – Aegina, Hydra and the nearby islands – depart from Gate E8, while Cyclades sailings (Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Naxos) leave from gates in the E6–E10 range, so double-check your specific gate on arrival.
- Take Metro Line 1 or Line 3 to Piraeus station, then use the free shuttle bus that circulates around the port roughly every 10–15 minutes, linking the metro to all gates – useful if your ferry departs from a distant terminal such as E2 or E3.
- There is no parking inside the port itself, so if you are driving, use one of the private car parks nearby rather than looking for a space at the gate; ticket booths at each gate can print e-tickets if you have not already.
- Dawn arrivals are one of the great pleasures of overnight ferry travel; set an alarm to be on deck as the vessel enters the harbour.
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