Chios – Leros
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Chios – Leros
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Chios and Leros. Hellenic Seaways provides the ferry from Chios to Leros. Chios Leros ferries cost between $153 and $306, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Chios Leros ferry typically departs Chios at about 09:10 and the last ferry usually leaves at 10:25.
Ferries from Chios to Leros sail in around 10 hours 15 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 8 hours 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Chios to Leros provided by Hellenic Seaways. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Chios to Leros typically range between $152* and $306*. On average the Chios Leros ferry is $153*. The cheapest Chios Leros ferry prices start from $152*. The average price for a foot passenger is $153*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated July 25.
The distance between Chios to Leros is approximately 91 miles (147km) or 79 nautical miles.
Yes, Chios Leros ferries allow cars onboard with Hellenic Seaways between Chios and Leros. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Chios and Leros use our Deal Finder.
Hellenic Seaways allow foot passengers on Chios Leros ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Chios to Leros.
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| Chios - Leros Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Aegean Islands | |
| Destination Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Hellenic Seaways | |
| Average Price | $153 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 10 h 15 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 8 h 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 09:10 | |
| Last Ferry | 10:25 | |
| Distance | 79 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
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.
Leros is a Greek island and is one of the Dodecanese group of islands and lies between the islands of Patmos and Kalymnos. Legend has it that Leros is where the goddess Artemis would go hunt as it was home to a large population of deer. The island's long history can easily be observed in the many ancient monuments that are spread around the island. Popular attractions include the Medieval Castle and the island's interesting museums. The most visited places on the island are Alinda and Agia Marina but for the more adventurous, a drive around the island will not disappoint as there are a number of lovely beaches with crystal clear waters waiting to be discovered. The island is also popular with scuba divers who visit to explore the many ancient shipwrecks that lie on the seabed around the island.
From the island's port there are daily ferry connections to the port of Piraeus and by conventional ferry and hydrofoil to most of the Greek islands of the Dodecanese like Patmos, Lipsi, Samos, Kos, Rhodes, Symi and Nisyros. There are also weekly connection to some of the islands of the Cyclades like Syros and Amorgos.
