Ferry connection
Is there a ferry from Naxos to Chios?
There is no direct ferry from Naxos to Chios. The most practical ferry connection is via Piraeus: sail Naxos → Piraeus, then change for the Piraeus → Chios 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.
Naxos to Chios ferry connection, leg by leg
| Leg | Ferry crossing | Crossing time | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naxos → Piraeusfrom €52 | 3h 15m | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| 2 | Piraeus → Chiosfrom €34.50 | 7h 25m | Anek Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries |
Change ferries at Piraeus. Sailing times are indicative and seasonal — confirm each leg with its operator.
About Naxos and Chios
Naxos
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 guideChios
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 guideFrequently asked questions
Is there a direct ferry from Naxos to Chios?
No. There is currently no direct, single-vessel ferry between Naxos and Chios. You can still make the journey by ferry with one change, via Piraeus.
How do you get from Naxos to Chios by ferry?
Take the Naxos → Piraeus ferry, then change at Piraeus for the Piraeus → Chios 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 Naxos and Chios?
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 Naxos to Chios 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 Naxos and Chios?
The most practical change point is Piraeus. From Piraeus, onward ferries continue to Chios.
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Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub.