Ferry connection
Is there a ferry from Chios to Heraklion?
There is no direct ferry from Chios to Heraklion. The most practical ferry connection is via Piraeus: sail Chios → Piraeus, then change for the Piraeus → Heraklion ferry. The two crossings take about 16h 40m of sailing time combined, plus the connection at Piraeus.
The legs are separate tickets and may not connect on the same day — always check operator times before booking.
Chios to Heraklion ferry connection, leg by leg
| Leg | Ferry crossing | Crossing time | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chios → Piraeusfrom €34.50 | 7h 25m | Anek Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries |
| 2 | Piraeus → Heraklionfrom €42 | 9h 15m | Minoan Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets |
Change ferries at Piraeus. Sailing times are indicative and seasonal — confirm each leg with its operator.
About Chios and Heraklion
Chios
Chios is not a resort island that happens to have a port. It is a working island with an export crop that grows nowhere else on earth, a shipping fortune behind it, and a ferry timetable built around residents rather than holidaymakers. It also happens to sit forty-five minutes from Turkey, which makes it one of the easiest Greek islands to reach and one of the least transited.
Chios travel guideHeraklion
Crete has two ferry doors and they are 150 kilometres apart. Choosing the wrong one does not cost you a ferry — it costs you a day of driving at the far end. Heraklion is the busier of the two, and it is the only one from which you can reach the Cyclades by sea, which for a lot of itineraries settles the question before price does.
Heraklion travel guideFrequently asked questions
Is there a direct ferry from Chios to Heraklion?
No. There is currently no direct, single-vessel ferry between Chios and Heraklion. You can still make the journey by ferry with one change, via Piraeus.
How do you get from Chios to Heraklion by ferry?
Take the Chios → Piraeus ferry, then change at Piraeus for the Piraeus → Heraklion ferry. The two crossings total about 16h 40m of sailing time. They are separate tickets, so leave enough time to connect.
Do I need to change ferries between Chios and Heraklion?
Yes. Because there is no through-service, you change ferries at Piraeus. Check that the arriving and departing sailings line up on your travel date.
How long does the Chios to Heraklion ferry journey take?
About 16h 40m of sailing time in total, plus the wait for your connection at Piraeus. Exact times vary by season and operator.
Where do you change ferries between Chios and Heraklion?
The most practical change point is Piraeus. From Piraeus, onward ferries continue to Heraklion.
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Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub.