Chios – Leros
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Chios – Leros
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Hellenic Seaways provides the ferry from Chios to Leros. Chios Leros ferries cost between £73 and £146, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Chios Leros ferries.
The first Chios Leros ferry typically departs from Chios at around 09:10. The last ferry usually departs at 10:25.
The Chios Leros ferry trip can take around 9 hours 22 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 8 hours 30 minutes with Hellenic Seaways. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 2 weekly sailings from Chios to Leros provided by Hellenic Seaways. Timetables can change from season to season.
Chios Leros ferry prices typically range between £73* and £146*. The average price is typically £73*. The cheapest Chios Leros ferry prices start from £73*. The average price for a foot passenger is £73*.
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 91.4 miles (147.1km) or 79 nautical miles.
Yes, Hellenic Seaways ferries allow cars on board ferries between Chios and Leros. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Chios and Leros.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Hellenic Seaways ferries between Chios and Leros.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Chios to Leros.
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| Chios - Leros Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Aegean Islands | |
| Destination | Dodecanese Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Hellenic Seaways | |
| Average Price | £73 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 9 h 22 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.
