How to travel from Kea to Chíos, Greece
The distance between Kea and Chíos is around 278km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kea to Chíos by ferry, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chíos → Kea if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Chios (JKH).
- Duration5h 60m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€215($215)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Syros then Mykonos and then to Mesta Chios.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€195($195)
Multiple ferry operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kea and Chíos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kea to Chíos by ferry, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).
The distance between Kea and Chíos is around 278km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)
It takes around 9h 10m to get from Kea and Chíos by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kea to Chíos is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €175 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Kea and Chíos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kea and Chíos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chios (JKH). instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kea and Chíos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chios (JKH). instead which will take 5hrs.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kea and Chíos. The ferry typically takes around 9h 10m and departs once a week.
Hellenic Seaways, Seajets, Golden Star Ferries and Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Kea and Chíos. Ferries run once a week and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kea to Chíos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Chios (JKH). instead which will take 5h 60m.
The closest major airport to Chíos is Chios Airport (JKH) (JKH) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Chíos. Mytilene International Airport (MJT) (MJT) and Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kea to Chíos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros then Mykonos and then to Mesta Chios. instead which will take 9h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kea to Chíos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kea and Chíos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 60m | €215($215) | twice a week | 409km (254 miles) |
| Ferry to Syros, plane | 6h 45m | €275($275) | twice a week | 476km (296 miles) |
| Ferry to Kýthnos, plane | 7h 15m | €265($265) | once a week | 514km (319 miles) |
| Ferry to Paros, Fly | 8h 50m | €235($235) | once a week | 506km (314 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5hrs | €175($175) | twice a week | 341km (212 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 9h 10m | €195($195) | once a week | 278km (173 miles) |
| Ferry via Syros | 13h 50m | €155($155) | once a week | 480km (298 miles) |
| Ferry via Syros | 14hrs | €130($130) | once a week | 479km (298 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kea and Chíos
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Bus companies
KTEL Attikis
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Gulf Air Bahrain
Airports near Chíos
The following major airports near Chíos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Chios Airport (JKH)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Chíos
Mytilene International Airport (MJT)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Chíos
Samos International Airport (SMI)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Chíos