How to travel from Poros to Chíos, Greece

The distance between Poros and Chíos is around 276km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Poros to Chíos by ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry, Train and Plane

Take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chios (JKH).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Piraeus then Mykonos and then to Mesta Chios.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poros and Chíos

There are several options for getting from Poros to Chíos by ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Poros and Chíos is around 276km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Poros and Chíos by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Poros to Chíos is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Poros and Chíos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Poros and Chíos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chios (JKH). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Poros and Chíos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chios (JKH). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Poros and Chíos. The ferry typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once a week.

Hellenic Seaways, Seajets, Blue Star Ferries and Saronic Ferries run the ferry services between Poros and Chíos. Ferries run once a week and take around 7h 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 Poros to Chíos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Chios (JKH). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Poros to Chíos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then Mykonos and then to Mesta Chios. instead which will take 7h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poros to Chíos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

How do I get from Poros to Chíos

Compare travel optionsbetween Poros and Chíos

Transport options from Poros to Chíos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Train and Plane
2h 55m
€145($145)
4 times a day302km (187 miles)
Ferry + 2 similar
7h 10m
€205($205)
once a week373km (232 miles)
Ferry via Piraeus8h 40m
€100($100)
once daily276km (171 miles)
Ferry via Piraeus10h 25m
€71($71)
once daily289km (179 miles)

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Airports near Chíos

The following major airports near Chíos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

JKH
Chios Airport (JKH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Chíos
MJT
Mytilene International Airport (MJT)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Chíos
SMI
Samos International Airport (SMI)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Chíos