Ferry connection
Is there a ferry from Santorini to Chios?
There is no direct ferry from Santorini to Chios. The most practical ferry connection is via Piraeus: sail Santorini → Piraeus, then change for the Piraeus → Chios 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.
Santorini to Chios ferry connection, leg by leg
| Leg | Ferry crossing | Crossing time | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santorini → Piraeusfrom €46 | 5h | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Fast Ferries |
| 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 Santorini and Chios
Santorini
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 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 Santorini to Chios?
No. There is currently no direct, single-vessel ferry between Santorini and Chios. You can still make the journey by ferry with one change, via Piraeus.
How do you get from Santorini to Chios by ferry?
Take the Santorini → Piraeus ferry, then change at Piraeus for the Piraeus → Chios 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 Santorini 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 Santorini to Chios 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 Santorini 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.