Euro
US Dollars
Euro
US Dollars
Chios
Mytilene
Ferries to Lesbos
Popular Ferry Operators for Chios - Mytilene
-
![Duration]()
2 hr 45 min![More]()
Typically ferries from Chios to Mytilene run 6 times a week. The Chios to Mytilene ferry is operated by Hellenic Seaways. Chios Mytilene Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
Chios Mytilene ferries typically depart from Chios at around 01:00. The average sailing time of the ferry from Mytilene to Chios is approximately 2h 54m.
Ferry prices for a ferry from Chios to Mytilene typically range between $31* and $176*. On average the Chios Mytilene ferry is $89*. The cheapest Chios Mytilene ferry prices start from $33*. The average price for a foot passenger is $70*. The average price for a Chios Mytilene car ferry is $197*.
Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Chios and Mytilene is approximately 54.1 miles (87.0km), or 47.0 nautical miles.
Yes, there is a car ferry from Chios to Mytilene provided by Hellenic Seaways. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and tickets for car ferries between Chios and Mytilene.
Yes, Chios Mytilene ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Chios to Mytilene with Hellenic Seaways.
| Chios - Mytilene Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Hellenic Seaways | |
| Average Price | A$88* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 54m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 15m | |
| First Ferry | 01:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:30 | |
| Distance | 47 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-04-02.
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 ancient Greek city of Mytilene is the capital of the island of Lesbos, which lies in the north east Aegean Sea, and also home to the island's port. Mytilene is built on seven hills and is overlooked by the Gateluzzi fortress, and has many preserved features that bear testament to its rich past and cultural history. The city has a lively night time economy and offers everything most travellers would want including lovely hotels, restaurants and recreational facilities.
Popular attractions in the city are Gateluzzi Castle, the Church of Agios Therapon with its splendid dome, and at the edge of the port, the Statue of Liberty. many of the town's residents meet up in the area around Sappho Square and also around the new southern port where there are many trendy bars and cafes that are busy all day long.
Mytilene has a port with ferries to the nearby islands of Lemnos, Chios and Ayvalik and at times Dikili in Turkey. The port also serves the mainland cities of Piraeus, Athens and Thessaloniki.
Timetables between 22/4/2024 and 28/4/2024
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellenic Seaways | 05:00 | 07:15 | 2 hours 15 minutes | Sun |
| Hellenic Seaways | 05:45 | 08:45 | 3 hours | Tue, Thu, Sat |
| Hellenic Seaways | 06:50 | 09:50 | 3 hours | Sun |
| Hellenic Seaways | 09:50 | 12:50 | 3 hours | Fri |
| Hellenic Seaways | 10:45 | 13:45 | 3 hours | Thu |
| Hellenic Seaways | 13:55 | 16:10 | 2 hours 15 minutes | Thu |
Customer Service
