Ferry connection
Is there a ferry from Chios to Naxos?
There is no direct ferry from Chios to Naxos. The most practical ferry connection is via Piraeus: sail Chios → Piraeus, then change for the Piraeus → Naxos ferry. The two crossings take about 10h 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 Naxos 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 → Naxosfrom €52 | 3h 15m | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets |
Change ferries at Piraeus. Sailing times are indicative and seasonal — confirm each leg with its operator.
About Chios and Naxos
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 guideNaxos
Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades and the most central, which makes it unusual among Greek islands: you can reach it up to seven times a day from Piraeus, and once there, Mykonos is 35 minutes away and Santorini a little over an hour. The ferry decision is not really where to go but which kind of boat — the fast craft that saves two hours, or the conventional ship that still sails when the wind gets up.
Naxos travel guideFrequently asked questions
Is there a direct ferry from Chios to Naxos?
No. There is currently no direct, single-vessel ferry between Chios and Naxos. You can still make the journey by ferry with one change, via Piraeus.
How do you get from Chios to Naxos by ferry?
Take the Chios → Piraeus ferry, then change at Piraeus for the Piraeus → Naxos ferry. The two crossings total about 10h 40m of sailing time. They are separate tickets, so leave enough time to connect.
Do I need to change ferries between Chios and Naxos?
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 Naxos ferry journey take?
About 10h 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 Naxos?
The most practical change point is Piraeus. From Piraeus, onward ferries continue to Naxos.
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Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub.