Vathi Chios Ferry

The Vathi Chios ferry route connects Samos with Aegean Islands. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Blue Star Ferries. The crossing operates up to 7 times each week with sailing durations from around 2 hours 35 minutes.

Vathi Chios sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

Vathi to Chios Ferry Alternatives

- Karlovassi to Chios

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How long is the ferry from Vathi to Chios?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Vathi to Chios is approximately 2h 35m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Vathi to Chios?

The average price of a ferry from Vathi to Chios is approximately 41 €. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Vathi to Chios can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Vathi to Chios?

There is 1 ferry operator for Vathi to Chios and this is

Blue Star Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Vathi to Chios?

Ferries from Vathi to Chios are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

How far is Chios from Vathi?

Vathi to Chios is approximately 59 nautical miles distance apart.

Vathi Guide

The town of Vathi is located on the Greek island of Samos, which lies in the north Aegean Sea, and is the island's largest town and capital. The town was built around a large bay and is full of Aegean colour and atmosphere which is just as well as tourism is the town's main source of income. The town is also home to one of three ports on the island and is located in the centre of the eastern part of the bay which is also called Vathi. Limin Vatheos or Kato Vathi, as the locals call it, is the most lively place on the island, especially during the summer tourist season. There have been many archaeological finds on the island that bear testament to the island's past. Popular with tourists is the historic church of Agios Spyridon, the building that housed the Parliament, the Town Hall and the Archaeological and the Byzantine Museum which are all evidence of the historic past of the island.

From the town's port, ferry services operate to the Greek mainland and to many other Greek islands with conventional and high speed ferries. Destinations include Piraeus, Icaria, Chios, Mytiline, the Cyclades, the islands of the North Aegean and the Dodecanese Islands.

Chios Guide

The Greek island of Chios lies in the north east Aegean Sea and is located close to the coast of Turkey and is opposite the Erithrea Peninsular, from which it is separated by the Chios Strait. The island has a land area of around 840 sq. km and a population of roughly 54,000 people. The island's capital city is also called Chios and is home to approximately half of the island's population. Popular visitor attractions on the island include the Byzantine Museum which is located in a former Ottoman mosque and is where you can see a perfect copy of the famous painting "Massacre at Chios" by Delacroix. Also on the island is the famous library named after Adamantios Korais and contains his personal collection of 1,300 historical volumes and the Naval Museum where you can see replicas of sailing ships and steam boats.

Alternatively, take a stroll through the pretty and narrow streets of Kaloplitis and take in the splendour of the former ship owners' mansions that stretch all the way to Tampakika. Here you will find Ioustiniani Palace and the mills that once belonged to the old tanneries.

From Chios, ferry services operate to Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Rhodes, Samos, Lemnos, Mytilene, Oinousses, Psara, and Cesme.

Vathi to Chios Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2025-03-17 and 2025-03-23

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Hellenic Seaways	02:20	04:55	2 hours 35 minutes	Sun
Hellenic Seaways	03:30	06:15	2 hours 45 minutes	Thu

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