Vathi
Chios
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Vathi Chios Ferry

Typically ferries from Vathi to Chios sail 1 times a week. The Vathi to Chios ferry is operated by Hellenic Seaways. Vathi Chios Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

Vathi Chios Ferry Times

Vathi Chios ferries typically depart from Vathi at around 01:55. The average sailing time of the ferry from Chios to Vathi is approximately 3h 6m.

Vathi to Chios Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for a ferry from Vathi to Chios typically range between $21* and $130*. On average the Vathi Chios ferry is $86*. The cheapest Vathi Chios ferry prices start from $23*. The average price for a foot passenger is $67*. The average price for a Vathi Chios car ferry is $175*.

Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated 05 July, 2023.

How far is Chios from Vathi?

The distance between Vathi and Chios is approximately 68.8 miles (110.8km), or 59.8 nautical miles.

Is there a car ferry from Vathi to Chios?

Yes, there is a car ferry from Vathi to Chios provided by Hellenic Seaways. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and tickets for car ferries between Vathi and Chios.

Are foot passengers allowed on the Vathi Chios ferry?

Yes, Vathi Chios ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Vathi to Chios with Hellenic Seaways.

Vathi Chios Ferry Operator Schedules

  • Hellenic Seaways - 1 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings

Vathi to Chios Ferry Alternatives

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Vathi - Chios Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 1
Operators Hellenic Seaways
Average Price A$78*
Average Weekly Sailings 1
Average Sailing Duration 3h 1m
Fastest Sailing Duration 2h 35m
First Ferry 01:55
Last Ferry 23:15
Distance 59 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.

Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Vathi to Chios?

    The typical crossing time for ferries from Vathi to Chios is approximately 3h 25m. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Vathi to Chios?

    There is 1 ferry operator for Vathi to Chios and this is
    • Hellenic Seaways
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Vathi to Chios?

    Ferries from Vathi to Chios are available for booking through our deal finder, with live prices, timetables and operators.
  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Vathi to Chios?

    Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger from Vathi to Chios with
    • Hellenic Seaways
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Vathi to Chios?

    Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Vathi to Chios with
    • Hellenic Seaways
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Vathi to Chios?

    Yes, pets are allowed onboard the ferry from Vathi to Chios. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation. Please read the operators pet guidelines. The following operators currently allow pets on the ferry
    • Hellenic Seaways

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 25/3/2024 and 31/3/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Hellenic Seaways 02:15 04:40 2 hours 25 minutes Sun
Hellenic Seaways 03:30 06:15 2 hours 45 minutes Thu

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