Ferry from Thessaloniki to Chios
16h 45m to 17h 15m · from €36.00 · 1 operator
Thessaloniki to Chios at a glance
Ferries from Thessaloniki to Chios are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. The earliest departure in that window is 16:00 and the latest is 19:00. 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 Sunday 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.
Thessaloniki to Chios Route Map
Thessaloniki to Chios is a long run down the eastern Aegean, worked by Blue Star Ferries with the Diagoras. The passage takes around seventeen hours, which makes it an overnight voyage with cabins available. Fares start around €36, and the ship carries vehicles as well as foot passengers, which is useful given how far it is by road and sea otherwise.
Chios is a large North Aegean island close to the Turkish coast, historically wealthy from mastic and shipping. Chios town's harbour is overlooked by a Genoese-era castle in the old quarter. The island's real draw is inland and south, in the medieval mastic villages of Mesta and Pyrgi, the latter known for the geometric patterns cut into its house facades, and the Nea Moni monastery in the hills.
The service runs about once a week, so it needs planning around rather than catching on spec. The current timetable and fares are shown below. Chios also has frequent shorter links to Lesvos and to Piraeus, so it can be reached in stages if the direct sailing does not fall right.
Thessaloniki to Chios 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 Thessaloniki 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 | 16:00 | 08:45 | 16h 45m | €36.00 | 2026-08-30 to 2026-08-30 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 19:00 | 12:15 | 17h 15m | €36.00 | 2026-09-06 to 2026-09-13 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 21:30 | 10:45 | 13h 15m | 2026-09-19 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Blue Star Myconos 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 Thessaloniki to Chios between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Thessaloniki to Chios?
Ferries from Thessaloniki to Chios are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Sunday. 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 Thessaloniki to Chios today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Thessaloniki to Chios today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 30 August 2026, at 16:00. Departures fall on Sunday.
How many ferries run from Thessaloniki to Chios this week?
1 sailing from Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki to Chios?
Scheduled departures from Thessaloniki to Chios leave at 16:00 and 19:00.
How long is the ferry from Thessaloniki to Chios?
The fastest crossing from Thessaloniki to Chios takes 16h 45m and the slowest 17h 15m.
How much does the Thessaloniki to Chios ferry cost?
Published fares for the Thessaloniki to Chios 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 Thessaloniki to Chios route?
The Thessaloniki to Chios route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Thessaloniki to Chios ferry
- Cabin portholes cannot be opened; if you want fresh air overnight, leave the cabin door slightly ajar if there is a corridor fan, or use the deck sleeping option.
- Watch for swell forecasts as well as wind speed – residual swell from a previous day's storm can make a crossing rough even when current wind is light.
- Bring a portable power bank rated at least 10,000 mAh; charging sockets on ferries are not always reliable, and island power cuts are not unheard of.
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