The cheapest and fastest ferries from Thessaloniki to Chios
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€36
Fastest journey
16 h 45 m
Average duration
17 h
Ferries per day
2
Distance
373 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Thessaloniki to Chios is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thessaloniki to Chios will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Thessaloniki for Chios on Sun, Nov 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 23 the direct ferries cover the 373 km distance in an average of 17 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 16 h 45 m .
On Sun, Nov 23 the slowest ferries will take 17 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Thessaloniki to Chios
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Chios among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €36, and a flight costs an average of €49.
Distance: 201 nautical miles (373 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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€37 Average price Cheapest | €151 Average price |
16h 15m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Thessaloniki to Chios ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Thessaloniki to Chios ferries for today, Monday, November 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:00 PM Thessaloniki | 16h45 | 5:45 AM Chios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Thessaloniki | 17h15 | 9:15 AM Chios | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Thessaloniki to Chios
Ferries from Thessaloniki to Chios run on average 1 times per day, taking around 15h 15m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €36 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 05:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest ferry covers the 201 nautical miles (373 km) distance in 13h 15m. There are 1 sailings per week. Ferries from Thessaloniki to Chios are available to foot passengers.

Distance 201 nautical miles (373 km) |
Average sailing duration 15h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 13h 15m |
First ferry 05:00 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Thessaloniki to ChiosYou can travel by ferry between Thessaloniki to Chios with Blue Star Ferries for as low as €36. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Ferry from Thessaloniki to Chios
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thessaloniki to Chios by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chios, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Thessaloniki, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Chios, located 0.3 miles (502 m) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Thessaloniki to Chios
- 08:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 14:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Kitchen Bar (0.3km)
- Mpakaliarakia tou Aristou (0.7km)
- Full tou Meze (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxiway and Taxiplon.
- Free
- Bus Line 31, Stop: OASTH
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