Chios – Mytilene
Ferries to Lesbos
Chios – Mytilene
Ferries to Lesbos
Depending on the season their are about 8 weekly sailings between Chios and Mytilene. Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Chios to Mytilene. Chios Mytilene ferries cost between $41 and $212, 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 Mytilene ferry typically departs Chios at about 02:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 22:45.
Ferries from Chios to Mytilene sail in around 3 hours. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 8 weekly sailings from Chios to Mytilene provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Chios to Mytilene typically range between $41* and $210*. On average the Chios Mytilene ferry is $78*. The cheapest Chios Mytilene ferry prices start from $41*. The average price for a foot passenger is $76*. The average price for a car is $192*.
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 June 25.
The distance between Chios to Mytilene is approximately 54 miles (87km) or 47 nautical miles.
Yes, Chios Mytilene ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Chios and Mytilene. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Chios and Mytilene use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Chios Mytilene ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Chios to Mytilene. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Chios - Mytilene Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Aegean Islands | |
| Destination Country | Lesbos | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | $78 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 8 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h 15 m | |
| First Ferry | 02:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:45 | |
| Distance | 47 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 June 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.
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.
