Ferry connection
Is there a ferry from Chios to Santorini?
There is no direct ferry from Chios to Santorini. The most practical ferry connection is via Piraeus: sail Chios → Piraeus, then change for the Piraeus → Santorini ferry. The two crossings take about 12h 25m 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 Santorini 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 → Santorinifrom €46 | 5h | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Fast Ferries |
Change ferries at Piraeus. Sailing times are indicative and seasonal — confirm each leg with its operator.
About Chios and Santorini
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 guideSantorini
Arriving at Santorini by ferry is mostly a question of what happens after you land. Every boat uses Athinios, a port cut into the cliff with nothing around it — Fira is 7.5 km up the switchbacks, Oia is 20 km, there is no direct bus to Oia at all, and the island licenses only about thirty taxis. Plan the transfer before you plan the crossing.
Santorini travel guideFrequently asked questions
Is there a direct ferry from Chios to Santorini?
No. There is currently no direct, single-vessel ferry between Chios and Santorini. You can still make the journey by ferry with one change, via Piraeus.
How do you get from Chios to Santorini by ferry?
Take the Chios → Piraeus ferry, then change at Piraeus for the Piraeus → Santorini ferry. The two crossings total about 12h 25m of sailing time. They are separate tickets, so leave enough time to connect.
Do I need to change ferries between Chios and Santorini?
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 Santorini ferry journey take?
About 12h 25m 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 Santorini?
The most practical change point is Piraeus. From Piraeus, onward ferries continue to Santorini.
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Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub.