What is the cheapest way to get from Chios to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Chios to Istanbul is to ferry and bus via Ayvalık which costs 2.800 ₺ - 4.800 ₺ and takes 14h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chios to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Chios to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 5h 24m and costs 3.700 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

How far is it from Chios to Istanbul?

The distance between Chios and Istanbul is 565 km.

How do I travel from Chios to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Chios to Istanbul without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 8h 33m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Chios to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Chios to Istanbul, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chios and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Chios. It is currently 8:39 AM in Chios and 9:39 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4447+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Chios to Istanbul - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, plane, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Chios to Istanbul by ferry, bus, train, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Chios to Port of Cesme
2. Take the bus from Çeşme to Gebze
3. Take the train from Gebze to Yenikapi
8h 33m
Ferry, bus via Ayvalık
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Chios to MytileneHsw
2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalik
3. Take the bus from Ayvalik to Istanbul Otogar
14h 32m
₺2,819–4,794
Fly Chios Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Chios Airport (JKH) to Istanbul (IST)JKH - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
5h 24m
₺3,769–12,503
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Chios to Port of Cesme
2. Take the bus from Çeşme bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationFlixBus KK3403
11h 5m
Ferry, bus via Burhaniye
1. Take the ferry from Chios to MytileneHsw
2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalik
3. Take the bus from Burhaniye to İstanbul Esenler
15h 30m
₺3,049–5,324
Ferry, shuttle to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Chios to Port of Cesme
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cesme to Izmir Airport
3. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ADB - SAW
7h 8m
Ferry, shuttle to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the ferry from Chios to Port of Cesme
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cesme to Izmir Airport
3. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul (IST)ADB - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 39m

Chios to Istanbul by ferry and bus

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15h 30mAverage Duration

₺3,049Cheapest Price

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Distance: 565.1 km
Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Chios, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Chios to Istanbul. However, you can take the ferry to Port of Cesme, walk to Çeşme, take the bus to Gebze, walk to Gebze, then take the train to Yenikapi. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Chios Airport (JKH) airport, fly to Istanbul (IST), walk to Istanbul Airport Bus, then take the bus to Istanbul Otogari.

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