Chios – Karlovassi
Ferries to Samos
Chios – Karlovassi
Ferries to Samos
Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Chios to Karlovassi. Chios Karlovassi ferries cost around $35 and $133, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Chios Karlovassi ferries.
Chios Karlovassi ferry sailings typycally depart from Chios at around 08:50. The last ferry leaves at 21:45.
The Chios Karlovassi ferry trip can take around 3 hours 45 minutes. The fastest Chios to Karlovassi ferry is around 3 hours 35 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Chios to Karlovassi serviced by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Chios Karlovassi ferry prices typically range between $35* and $133*. The average price is typically $36*. The cheapest ferries from Chios to Karlovassi start from $35*. The average price for a foot passenger is $35*. The average price for a car is $133*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.
The distance between Chios to Karlovassi is approximately 52 miles (83km) or 45 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Chios and Karlovassi. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Chios and Karlovassi.
Foot passengers can travel on the Chios to Karlovassi ferry with Blue Star Ferries.
Pets can travel on ferries from Chios to Karlovassi with Blue Star Ferries. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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The Greek island of Chios is the 5th largest Greek island in the Aegean Sea and is located around 7 km off the Anatolian coast and is separated from Turkey by the Chios Strait. Chios Town was constructed around the old harbour and medieval castle, which were constructed under Venetian and Ottoman rule. Some remains have been found which date back to 2,000 BC. Popular attractions on the island include the Chios Byzantine Museum, the Archaeological Museum of Chios, its medieval villages and the 11th century monastery of Nea Moni which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The island is mainly mountainous although there are a few valleys to be found in the south and east parts of the island. Overlooking the northern part of the island is Mount Pelineo with its highest peak, Profitis Helias, at 1,297 meters above sea level. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm, dry, summers and is known for its picturesque landscape.
Chios, and the other islands in the East Aegean, are generally connected to the ports of Piraeus and Rafina, the Cycladic islands including Syros, Tinos, Mykonos and Andros and also to the island of Rhodes. Your journey to and from the island will either be by conventional of Highspeed ferry with journey times of between 5 1/2 hours and 9 1/2 hours depending on ferry company and ferry itinerary.
The tourist resort and port of Karlovassi is one of the most popular towns on the Greek island of Samos which lies in the north Aegean Sea. The island has a rich history and was home to the mathematician, Pythagoras, the astronomer Aristarchus and the philosopher Epicurus. The town is an important trading hub for the Aegean region and was home to a significant naval fleet in ancient history.
The town is in the north of the island and up until the 20th century it was perhaps best known for its tobacco manufacturing and tannery. A popular attraction in the town is the Tannery Museum which shows the town's long history in tannery which stretches back to ancient times. On display in the museum are tools and methods of leather processing and also the locations of the many tanneries that were located on Samos during the 20th century. There are some fine examples of neoclassical mansions in the town which can be seen alongside the remains of large stone factories at the "Ormos" seaside.
Ferries operating from the town's port depart to Piraeus, Chios, Fournoi, Agios Kirikos, Evdilos, Syros and Kavala.
