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Ferry from Chios to Mytilene

Depending on the season their are about 7 weekly sailings between Chios and Mytilene. Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Chios to Mytilene. Chios Mytilene ferries cost between $36 and $218, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

What's the ferry schedule from Chios to Mytilene?

The earliest Chios Mytilene ferry typically departs Chios at about 05:15 and the last ferry usually leaves at 13:15.

How long is the ferry from Chios to Mytilene?

Ferries from Chios to Mytilene sail in around 3 hours. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Chios Mytilene Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 7 weekly sailings from Chios to Mytilene provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

How much does the ferry cost from Chios to Mytilene?

The price of a ferry from Chios to Mytilene typically range between $36* and $216*. On average the Chios Mytilene ferry is $68*. The cheapest Chios Mytilene ferry prices start from $36*. The average price for a foot passenger is $56*. The average price for a car is $222*.

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 March 25.

What is the distance from Chios to Mytilene?

The distance between Chios to Mytilene is approximately 54 miles (87km) or 47 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Chios to Mytilene with a car?

Yes, Chios Mytilene ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Chios and Mytilene. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Chios and Mytilene use our Deal Finder.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Chios to Mytilene?

Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Chios Mytilene ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Chios to Mytilene?

Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Chios to Mytilene. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Aegean Islands to Lesbos page.
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Chios - Mytilene Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryAegean Islands
Destination CountryLesbos
No. of Operators1
OperatorsBlue Star Ferries
Average Price$68
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings7
Average Sailing Duration3 h
Fastest Sailing Duration2 h 15 m
First Ferry05:15
Last Ferry13:15
Distance47 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Chios to Mytilene Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Chios to Mytilene?

    The ferry crossing time from Chios to Mytilene is approximately 3 hours. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Chios to Mytilene?

    Chios to Mytilene ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Chios to Mytilene is $68. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Chios to Mytilene?

    Blue Star Ferries provide the ferries from Chios to Mytilene.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Chios to Mytilene?

    Book ferries from Chios to Mytilene through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Chios to Mytilene?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Chios to Mytilene with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Chios to Mytilene?

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Chios to Mytilene with

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Chios to Mytilene?

    Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with:

  • How far is Chios to Mytilene?

    The distance from Chios to Mytilene is 47 nautical miles.

Chios Guide

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.


Mytilene Guide

The ancient Greek city of Mytilene is the capital of the island of Lesbos, which lies in the north east Aegean Sea, and also home to the island's port. Mytilene is built on seven hills and is overlooked by the Gateluzzi fortress, and has many preserved features that bear testament to its rich past and cultural history. The city has a lively night time economy and offers everything most travellers would want including lovely hotels, restaurants and recreational facilities.

Popular attractions in the city are Gateluzzi Castle, the Church of Agios Therapon with its splendid dome, and at the edge of the port, the Statue of Liberty. many of the town's residents meet up in the area around Sappho Square and also around the new southern port where there are many trendy bars and cafes that are busy all day long.

Mytilene has a port with ferries to the nearby islands of Lemnos, Chios and Ayvalik and at times Dikili in Turkey. The port also serves the mainland cities of Piraeus, Athens and Thessaloniki.

Chios to Mytilene Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 24/3/2025 and 30/3/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Hellenic Seaways 05:15 07:30 2 hours 15 minutes Sun
Hellenic Seaways 05:15 08:15 3 hours Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Hellenic Seaways 06:35 09:00 2 hours 25 minutes Thu
Hellenic Seaways 06:50 09:50 3 hours Sun

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