Ferry from Fourni to Karlovassi (Samos)

50m to 2h 10m · from €13.00 · 2 operators

By Dave Briggs

Fourni to Karlovassi at a glance

Ferries from Fourni to Karlovassi (Samos) are scheduled 8 times over the next 8 days, about one a day. The earliest departure in that window is 00:55 and the latest is 23:40. The crossing takes between 50m and 2h 10m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Sea Gem Maritime Company. Published fares start from €13.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.

Sailings / 8 days8
How oftenAbout one a day
First departure00:55
Last departure23:40
Fastest50m
Slowest2h 10m
Fares from€13.00
Operators2

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Sailings in the next fortnight run on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
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Operators have published this route's timetable to 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Fourni to Karlovassi through the year

Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in June (about one a day).

Sailings a day, last 12 months

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Month by month
MonthSailingsDays with a sailingHow often
October 20253227 of 31about one a day
November 20253025 of 30about one a day
December 20252922 of 31about one a day
January 20263124 of 31about one a day
February 20262723 of 28about one a day
March 20263025 of 31about one a day
April 20263023 of 30about one a day
May 20263227 of 31about one a day
June 20263124 of 30about one a day
July 20263022 of 31about one a day
August 20261814 of 31every other day
September 202699 of 302 or 3 times a week

October 2025 · this month, a year ago

Days with a sailing27 of 31
Sailings32 about one a day
Usual departure07:00
OperatorsSea Gem (Megalochari)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Myconos)

These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.

Fourni to Karlovassi Route Map

Map of the north Aegean showing the ferry route north-east from Fourni to Karlovassi.

Fourni to Karlovassi on Samos takes anywhere from fifty minutes to a bit over two hours, depending on the boat and the calls it makes. Blue Star Ferries run the Blue Star Myconos on the longer conventional service, while Sea Gem Maritime Company's Megalochari handles the smaller local sailings. Either way it is one of the more useful short hops in this corner of the Aegean.

Karlovassi is the second town and port of Samos, on the north coast west of the capital. It has a working-town feel with a university presence, and splits into Old and New Karlovassi. It is a practical base for the island's western beaches and the hiking country inland, with bus links along the north coast.

Sailings run about once a day across the two operators, which is frequent by Fourni standards. Current departures and fares are shown in the table below. From Karlovassi there are onward connections to Piraeus, Ikaria and the northern Aegean islands.

Fourni to Karlovassi Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €13.00 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.

Vessel classFromOperatorVessel
Conventional ferry€13.00Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Myconos

Weekly Fourni to Karlovassi Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

OperatorVesselDaysDepartsArrivesDurationFromSeasonBook
Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Myconos conventional
Wed		00:5501:4550m€13.002026-10-14 to 2026-10-28Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing
Sea Gem Maritime CompanyMegalochari conventional
Tue and Thu		07:0009:102h 10m2026-10-13 to 2026-10-29Book the Megalochari sailing
Sea Gem Maritime CompanyMegalochari conventional
Sun		08:0009:351h 35m2026-10-11 to 2026-10-25Book the Megalochari sailing
Sea Gem Maritime CompanyMegalochari conventional
Fri		17:0018:501h 50m2026-10-16 to 2026-10-30Book the Megalochari sailing
Sea Gem Maritime CompanyMegalochari conventional
Sat		17:0018:351h 35m2026-10-24 to 2026-10-31Book the Megalochari sailing
Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Myconos conventional
Fri		23:4000:3050m€13.002026-10-09 to 2026-10-30Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing

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Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Fourni to Karlovassi between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Sat 2026-10-2417:0018:351h 35mMegalochariSea Gem Maritime Company
Sun 2026-10-2508:0009:351h 35mMegalochariSea Gem Maritime Company
Tue 2026-10-2707:0009:102h 10mMegalochariSea Gem Maritime Company
Wed 2026-10-2800:5501:4550mBlue Star MyconosBlue Star Ferries
Thu 2026-10-2907:0009:102h 10mMegalochariSea Gem Maritime Company
Fri 2026-10-3017:0018:501h 50mMegalochariSea Gem Maritime Company
Fri 2026-10-3023:4000:3050mBlue Star MyconosBlue Star Ferries
Sat 2026-10-3117:0018:351h 35mMegalochariSea Gem Maritime Company

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Fourni to Karlovassi?

Ferries from Fourni to Karlovassi (Samos) are scheduled 8 times over the next 8 days, about one a day. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.

Are there ferries from Fourni to Karlovassi today?

Yes, there is 1 sailing from Fourni to Karlovassi (Samos) today. Departure time: 17:00.

How many ferries run from Fourni to Karlovassi this week?

7 sailings from Fourni to Karlovassi (Samos) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Fridays and Saturdays.

What time is the first ferry from Fourni to Karlovassi?

On a day with a service the first ferry from Fourni to Karlovassi (Samos) usually leaves at 08:00. Across the published schedule departure times range from 00:55 to 23:40.

How long is the ferry from Fourni to Karlovassi?

The fastest crossing from Fourni to Karlovassi (Samos) takes 50m and the slowest 2h 10m. Typical crossing times by operator: Blue Star Ferries 50m and Sea Gem Maritime Company 1h 35m to 2h 10m.

How much does the Fourni to Karlovassi ferry cost?

Published fares for the Fourni to Karlovassi (Samos) ferry start from €13.00 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.

Which ferry companies operate the Fourni to Karlovassi route?

The Fourni to Karlovassi (Samos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Sea Gem Maritime Company. Crossings run on conventional ferries.

Tips for the Fourni to Karlovassi ferry

  • If you are travelling with large or heavy bags, load them onto the vessel first and then find your seat, rather than struggling through corridors with luggage in tow.
  • Travel insurance covering ferry cancellations due to weather is worth considering if your trip depends on reaching a specific island on a specific date.
  • If you are travelling in winter, a compact rain jacket and a warm mid-layer are essential – the on-deck temperature can drop significantly on overnight crossings.
  • The return trip on a day-trip short hop is usually the most crowded – the late afternoon ferry from a popular beach island fills fast in summer.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 24 October 2026.