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How to get fromIstanbul to Chiosby bus, ferry, plane or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Chios by bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Alibeyköy to Alacatibus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Cesme to Chiosferry
    7h 51m
    €51–88

  2. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Chios Airport

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chios Airport (JKH)planeIST - JKH
    7h 28m
    €73–201

  3. Bus, ferry via Ayvalık

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalikbus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
    3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to ChiosferryHsw
    14h 31m
    €57–103

  4. Bus, ferry via Burhaniye

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Burhaniyebus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
    3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to ChiosferryHsw
    15h 30m
    €61–114

  5. Bus to Istanbul, fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)planeIST - ADB
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Izmir Airport to Cesmeshuttle
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Cesme to Chiosferry
    7h 20m
    €183–293

  6. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)planeSAW - ADB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Izmir Airport to Cesmeshuttle
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Cesme to Chiosferry
    7h 16m
    €52–114

Istanbul to Chios by bus and ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Chios. However, you can take the bus to İstanbul Alibeyköy bus station, walk to Istanbul Alibeyköy, take the bus to Alacati, take the taxi to Port of Cesme, then take the ferry to Chios. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Chios Airport (JKH), then take the taxi to Chios.

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