Ferry from Athens (All Ports) to Mesta, Chios

Here is all the information you need about the ferry route from Athens (All Ports) to Mesta, Chios. On this page you can find details about the various ports and destinations, the ferry companies offering trips, as well as ferry ticket prices and travel times.

The Mesta ferry port is located on the southwest coast of Chios, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. It is the second-busiest port on the island, serving as a gateway to the medieval town of Mesa. This port is connected with many other nearby islands, such as the ports of Lemnos, Lesvos and Lavrio. It is located approximately 105.43 miles away from Athens (All Ports).
Getting back and forth from Athens (All Ports) to Mesta, Chios is easy as ferries can be found all year round from 2 of the ports of Athens (All Ports).

There are ferry companies operating from Lavrio to Mesta, Chios.
Lavrio is the smallest port in Athens, Greece. There is a direct bus (KTEL) to Lavrio from downtown. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m and costs 4€ – 6€. While you can reach Lavrio from the airport with public transportation, there is no direct bus/train route. Taking a taxi from the airport is also another option. This will cost around 50€ and take 40 minutes.
In addition, you can book a ferry from Piraeus to Mesta, Chios. Piraeus is the main port of Athens and is easily accessible from downtown via taxi or metro. If you are heading to the port by car, it will take about 30 minutes from the city center. If you are going to the port from the Athens International Airport, hop in a taxi and you will arrive in about one hour. Alternatively, take the metro or bus if you have the extra time to spare. During the summer months, traffic around the port of Piraeus is usually hectic and busy. Keep in mind that you need to arrive at the port about one hour before your ferry’s scheduled departure time.

The route Lavrio to Mesta, Chios is only operated by Seajets. This route is operated all year round. Tickets for this route are available for passengers as well as vehicles, such as cars and motor bikes. The trip duration from Lavrio to Mesta, Chios is 5h 58m.
This route is currently operated as direct trip without any stops at other islands.
During high season (June – September) there are 14 scheduled ferry crossings between Lavrio and Mesta, Chios per week. During low season (October – May) however, there are 6 ferry crossing per week. So, keep this in mind when planning your trip!

The route Piraeus to Mesta, Chios is only operated by Blue Star Ferries. This route is operated all year round. Tickets for this route are available for passengers as well as vehicles, such as cars and motor bikes. The trip duration from Piraeus to Mesta, Chios is 7h 35m.
During high season (June – September) there are 14 scheduled ferry crossings between Piraeus and Mesta, Chios per week. During low season (October – May) however, there are 6 ferry crossing per week. So, keep this in mind when planning your trip!