Karlovassi – Vathi
Ferry to Samos
Karlovassi – Vathi
Ferry to Samos
Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Karlovassi to Vathi. Karlovassi Vathi ferries cost between £18 and £40, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Karlovassi Vathi ferries.
The first Karlovassi Vathi ferry typically departs from Karlovassi at around 01:00. The last ferry usually departs at 16:00.
The Karlovassi Vathi ferry trip can take around 40 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 2 weekly sailings from Karlovassi to Vathi provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Karlovassi Vathi ferry prices typically range between £18* and £40*. The average price is typically £24*. The cheapest Karlovassi Vathi ferry prices start from £18*. The average price for a foot passenger is £24*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Karlovassi to Vathi is approximately 20.1 miles (32.3km) or 17 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Karlovassi and Vathi. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Karlovassi and Vathi.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries ferries between Karlovassi and Vathi.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Karlovassi to Vathi with Blue Star Ferries. 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 - Vathi Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Hellenic Seaways | |
| Average Price | £21* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 41m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 40m | |
| First Ferry | 00:55 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:00 | |
| Distance | 17 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-08-12.
The Greek town of Karlovassi is located on the island of Samos which lies in the North Aegean Sea. Located on the north side of the island, the town has a long history in business and culture. In fact, the town was well known for its tannery and tobacco manufacturing up until the early 20th century. The town's Tannery Museum contains displays that shows the town's long history in tannery which dates back to ancient times. Visitors will see in the museum displays showing the tools and methods of leather processing and the location of many tanneries on the island during the 20th century. For visitors interested in architecture, the town has many neoclassical mansions which can be seen along with the remains of the large stone factories at the "Ormos" seaside.
From the town's port there are many ferry services operating to other islands and also to the Greek mainland. Destinations include Piraeus, Chios, Fournoi, Agios Kirikos, Evdilos, Syros and Kavala.
Samos Town, or Vathi, is the capital of the Greek island of Samos which lies in the beautiful Aegean Sea. The town is situated on the eastern shores of the island and is constructed around a horse shoe shaped bay. Ano Vathi, the old town, was built like an amphitheatre around the island's natural harbour, and is the island's main port. Strolling around the town visitors will be charmed by its authentic narrow streets, lined with neoclassical buildings, that contains an archaeological museum and shops selling crafts and jewellery. Contained in the Archaeological Museum visitors will see a collection of the largest surviving examples of Kouros sculpture. Also in the town, and perfect for relaxing in, are a good selection of waterfront tavernas and cafes.
From the town's port, ferry services operate to the Greek mainland and to many other Greek islands with conventional and high speed ferries. Destinations include Piraeus, Icaria, Chios, Mytiline, the Cyclades, the islands of the North Aegean and the Dodecanese Islands.
