Karlovassi – Chios
Ferries to Aegean Islands
Karlovassi – Chios
Ferries to Aegean Islands
Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Karlovassi to Chios. Karlovassi Chios ferries cost around $15 and $50, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Karlovassi Chios ferries.
Karlovassi Chios ferry sailings typycally depart from Karlovassi at around 01:00. The last ferry leaves at 08:50.
The Karlovassi Chios ferry trip can take around 3 hours 55 minutes. The fastest Karlovassi to Chios ferry is around 3 hours 45 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Karlovassi to Chios serviced by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Karlovassi Chios ferry prices typically range between $15* and $50*. The average price is typically $25*. The cheapest ferries from Karlovassi to Chios start from $15*. The average price for a foot passenger is $25*. The average price for a car is $152*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25
The distance between Karlovassi to Chios is approximately 52 miles (83km) or 45 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Karlovassi and Chios. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Karlovassi and Chios.
Foot passengers can travel on the Karlovassi to Chios ferry with Blue Star Ferries.
Pets can travel on ferries from Karlovassi to Chios with Blue Star Ferries. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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| Karlovassi - Chios Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Hellenic Seaways | |
| Average Price | $44* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 26m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 00:55 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:45 | |
| Distance | 44 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The Greek town of Karlovassi is located on the island of Samos which lies in the North Aegean Sea. Located on the north side of the island, the town has a long history in business and culture. In fact, the town was well known for its tannery and tobacco manufacturing up until the early 20th century. The town's Tannery Museum contains displays that shows the town's long history in tannery which dates back to ancient times. Visitors will see in the museum displays showing the tools and methods of leather processing and the location of many tanneries on the island during the 20th century. For visitors interested in architecture, the town has many neoclassical mansions which can be seen along with the remains of the large stone factories at the "Ormos" seaside.
From the town's port there are many ferry services operating to other islands and also to the Greek mainland. Destinations include Piraeus, Chios, Fournoi, Agios Kirikos, Evdilos, Syros and Kavala.
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.
