Chios – Thessaloniki
Ferries to Greece
Chios – Thessaloniki
Ferries to Greece
Hellenic Seaways provides the ferry from Chios to Thessaloniki. Chios Thessaloniki ferries cost between 39€ and 360€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Chios Thessaloniki ferries.
Chios Thessaloniki ferries typically depart at 05:15.
The Chios Thessaloniki ferry trip can take around 13 hours 55 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 13 hours 35 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Chios to Thessaloniki provided by Hellenic Seaways.
Chios Thessaloniki ferry prices typically range between 39€* and 360€*. The average price is typically 145€*. The cheapest Chios Thessaloniki ferry prices start from 39€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 72€*. The average price for a car is 251€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Chios to Thessaloniki is approximately 263.2 miles (423.6km) or 228.7 nautical miles.
Yes, Hellenic Seaways ferries allow cars on board ferries between Chios and Thessaloniki. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Chios and Thessaloniki.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Hellenic Seaways ferries between Chios and Thessaloniki.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Chios to Thessaloniki.
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| Chios - Thessaloniki Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Hellenic Seaways | |
| Average Price | 195 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 15h 17m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 13h 20m | |
| First Ferry | 05:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:45 | |
| Distance | 228 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The Greek island of Chios is the 5th largest Greek island in the Aegean Sea and is located around 7 km off the Anatolian coast and is separated from Turkey by the Chios Strait. Chios Town was constructed around the old harbour and medieval castle, which were constructed under Venetian and Ottoman rule. Some remains have been found which date back to 2,000 BC. Popular attractions on the island include the Chios Byzantine Museum, the Archaeological Museum of Chios, its medieval villages and the 11th century monastery of Nea Moni which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The island is mainly mountainous although there are a few valleys to be found in the south and east parts of the island. Overlooking the northern part of the island is Mount Pelineo with its highest peak, Profitis Helias, at 1,297 meters above sea level. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm, dry, summers and is known for its picturesque landscape.
Chios, and the other islands in the East Aegean, are generally connected to the ports of Piraeus and Rafina, the Cycladic islands including Syros, Tinos, Mykonos and Andros and also to the island of Rhodes. Your journey to and from the island will either be by conventional of Highspeed ferry with journey times of between 5 1/2 hours and 9 1/2 hours depending on ferry company and ferry itinerary.
The Greek city of Thessaloniki is located in northern Greece and is the second largest city in Greece after Athens, the Greek capital, and is widely regarded as being the cultural capital of Greece. The city is also known as Salonica and is the perfect destination to be treated to luxuries such as excellent shopping, fine dining, a lively nightlife, some good museums and a good selection of concerts and other events, especially during the summer months. Popular attractions in the city include the historical White Tower, the Byzantine city walls, traditional Greek architecture and its picturesque waterfront that is lined with cafes and shops.
Although Thessaloniki may be an archaeological city with a number of ancient sites, it is also conveniently located to some lovely beaches, which often include a good selection of water sports. Most beaches are just a short drive away, and are clustered around the Thermaikos Gulf, with the most popular beaches being Angelochori, Aretsou, Galaxias, Nea Michaniona, Perea Beach and Platania, amongst others.
