Karlovassi – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
Karlovassi – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
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The Karlovassi Athens (Piraeus) ferry typically departs from Karlovassi at around 13:40.
Karlovassi Athens (Piraeus) ferry sailing duration on this route can take around 9h 32m. The fastest sailings are approximately 9h 30m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Karlovassi to Athens (Piraeus) provided by Hellenic Seaways. Timetables can change from season to season.
Karlovassi Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices typically range between £161.34* and £162.6*. The average price is typically £162.6*. The cheapest Karlovassi Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices start from £161.34*. The average price for a foot passenger is £162.6*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Karlovassi and Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 210.3 miles (338.5km) or 182.8 nautical miles.
Cars are not permitted on ferries between Karlovassi and Athens (Piraeus).
Yes, it is possible to travel as a foot passenger between Karlovassi and Athens (Piraeus) with Hellenic Seaways. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Pets are allowed on ferries traveling from Karlovassi to Athens (Piraeus) with Hellenic Seaways. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Karlovassi - Athens (Piraeus) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Hellenic Seaways | |
| Average Price | £162* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 9h 32m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 9h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 13:40 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:20 | |
| Distance | 182 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Found on the glittering ultramarine coast that kisses the north-western edge of Samos, a roughly oval-shaped island deep in the Greek stretch of the North Aegean Sea, is the charming port-town of Karlovasi. Built in a wedge between a landscape of steep hills, the town is picture-perfect in its guise as an idyllic Mediterranean community. Traditional white-walled apartment blocks rise in anarchic tiers upon slopes coloured deep-green with Mediterranean pines, while a web of narrow lanes snake idly through the suburbs. The waterfront is lined by a sweeping promenade studded with alfresco restaurants and bars and canvas stalls selling local wares. Beyond them, in the warm shallows of the Aegean Sea, yachts and sailboats bob gently on their moorings. The port in Karlovasi is found at the north-eastern edge of town. It is a small site featuring a handful of piers that jut into a section of the sea sheltered by an arcing breakwater. Incoming ferries dock along the edge of the largest pier where facilities are limited to just a check-in booth and a short stay car-park. Travelling to and from the harbour can prove difficult. The island is hewn from rugged mountains that are split by just a few “main” roads, while most of the villages, Karlovasi included, are designed around a cramped network of streets more suited to pedestrians than cars. A few public buses travel between the towns and villages found nestled in the niches between the hills. Most services travel to the synonymous capital of Samos; this quaint, bay-side town sitting at the end of the number 62 highway which curves away from the heart of Karlovasi and traces the island’s rocky northern coastline east. A number of routes currently operate from the port in Karlovasi throughout the week. Services hosted by Hellenic Seaways sail to several of the islands that speckle the Aegean Sea; including Chios, Limnos and the port-city of Mytilene on the isle of Lesbos to the north; and Mykonos, Syros and the town of Evdilos on Ikaria in the west. A couple of other routes head to the city district of Piraeus and the town of Kavala further away on the Greek mainland.
SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Zante Ferries and Cyclades Fast Ferries provide Athens (Piraeus) ferries connecting Athens, Greece with 66 destinations. Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) sail approximately 116 times a day and up to 589 times a week.
Athens (Piraeus) ferries sail to Santorini (Thira), Spetses, Poros (Saronic Islands), Serifos, Paros, Heraklion, Kavala, Aegiali (Amorgos), Oinousses, Psara, Folegandros, Kasos, Tilos, Symi (Simi), Kythnos, Naxos, Mykonos, Milos, Ermioni, Porto Heli, Mesta (Chios), Chios, Koufonissi, Hydra, Syros, Rhodes, Kalymnos, Kastelorizo, Chalki, Sitia, Schinoussa, Sifnos, Kimolos, Ios, Fournoi, Diafani, Nisyros, Agios Kirikos, Katapola (Amorgos), Kos, Leros, Chania, Astypalea, Lipsi, Agistri, Iraklia, Antikythira, Methana, Sigri, Aegina, Tinos, Thessaloniki, Kythira, Limnos (Myrina), Mytilene, Karlovassi, Evdilos, Patmos, Donoussa, Vathi, Karpathos, Anafi, Agistri Myli, Kissamos, Sikinos, Souvala (Aegina).
Ferries sailing from Athens (Piraeus) can range between 40m and 26h 50m. Ferry times can change from season to season.
The fastest ferry from Athens (Piraeus) is on the Athens (Piraeus) - Aegina ferry in 40m with Aegean Flying Dolphins, Hellenic Seaways.
Ferry price from Athens (Piraeus) can range between £36.27 and £441.42 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.
Yes, you can take a car ferry from Athens (Piraeus) with SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Anek Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines, Saronic Ferries, Anes Ferries, Zante Ferries. For more information on routes and car ferry prices view our Deal Finder.
Foot Passengers are allowed on ferries from Athens (Piraeus). You can travel as a foot passenger from Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways, Alpha Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Anek Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines, Saronic Ferries, Anes Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins.
You can take your pet on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries, Zante Ferries, Minoan Lines, Anes Ferries. For more information about pet accommodation and fees please view our Deal Finder.
Cabins are available on some ferry routes from Athens (Piraeus). Operators that have cabins on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) include SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Anek Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines, Zante Ferries. Check our Deal Finder for the best option for you.
The largest ferry port in the Mediterranean, Piraeus hosts over 20 million passengers a year, all passing through the busy port city that dominates the east coast. Piraeus is a city in its own right, yet few choose to spend over a day in the buzzing hub of shops, shipping offices and busy streets - those that do stay on the mainland tend to slide away into the allure of Athens’ city centre. The proximity to the capital, as well as the constant maritime traffic ensures that the city has enough to entertain tourists and the half a million local residents; the walk along the seafront promenade is a picturesque trail of flowers, trees and beautiful views – perfect for watching the ships sail along the crystal blue sea. Away from the port, Piraeus’ famous market attracts many visitors hoping to snag a bargain, before they move onto the shopping centres or embark on a sightseeing tour of the grand architecture. There are lesser known spots all over the bustling city, the most attractive being Zea Marina, a metropolis of restaurants, cafes and bars, typically adorned by workers and passengers who are winding down after a long day of travel.
