The cheapest and fastest ferries from Chios to Athens
Cheapest price
$69
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
11 h 13 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Chios to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chios to Athens will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Chios for Athens on Thu, Dec 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 18 the direct ferries cover the 215 km distance in an average of 11 h 13 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h .
On Thu, Dec 18 the slowest ferries will take 14 h 25 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.
BLUE STAR MYCONOS
NISSOS SAMOS
NISSOS SAMOS
BLUE STAR MYCONOSTravel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Chios to Athens
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Chios to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €32.
Distance: 116 nautical miles (215 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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€49 Average price Cheapest | €101 Average price |
9h 0m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Chios to Athens Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 8h50 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 14h25 | Sailing Days Thu |
Live departures
Chios to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Chios to Athens ferries for today, Wednesday, December 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 PM Chios | 8h00 | 4:00 AM Athens | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Offers and deals from Chios to Athens
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Chios to Athens
Ferries from Chios to Athens run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $33 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 116 nautical miles (215 km) distance in 6h 5m. There are 8 sailings per week. Ferries from Chios to Athens are available to foot passengers.



Distance 116 nautical miles (215 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€26) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 8 |
Fastest ferry 6h 5m |
First ferry 01:00 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Hellenic Seaways from Chios to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Chios to Athens with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Hellenic Seaways for as low as $33 (€26). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
Seajets
Hellenic Seaways
FAQs: Ferry from Chios to Athens
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chios to Athens 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 Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Chios, which is located around 0.3 miles (502 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Piraeus, located 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Chios to Athens
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
- 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Steki Tou Mina (0.3km)
- To Perivoli (0.5km)
- Ta Karnaria (0.7km)
- Main companies are Lavrio Taxi and Laurium Taxi Services.
- Free
- Bus Line 120, Lavrio Port Stop
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