Ferry from Karlovassi (Samos) to Mytilini (Lesvos)
6h 30m to 6h 50m · from €22.00 · 1 operator
Karlovassi to Mytilini at a glance
Ferries from Karlovassi (Samos) to Mytilini (Lesvos) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 01:00 and the latest is 02:10. The crossing takes between 6h 30m and 6h 50m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €22.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Wednesday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.
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| Conventional ferry | €22.00 | Book now |
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Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Karlovassi to Mytilini Route Map
Karlovassi to Mytilini is one leg of the long Blue Star Ferries run up the eastern Aegean, worked by the Diagoras. The crossing takes close to six hours, calling in at Chios on the way, so it is a proper half-day at sea rather than a quick hop. Karlovassi sits on the north coast of Samos, west of the island capital, and the ferry leaves the Samian coastline behind fairly quickly.
Mytilini is the capital and main port of Lesvos, the third-largest Greek island, and it feels like a working city rather than a resort. A Genoese and Byzantine castle looks down over the harbour, and neoclassical mansions line the waterfront. It is the base for the island's olive-oil country, the ouzo distilleries, the petrified forest and villages such as Molyvos in the north.
This is not a frequent link, running only a couple of times a fortnight, so it needs planning around rather than turning up for. Current departures, journey times and fares are shown in the timetable below. The same ship continues north towards Limnos, Kavala and Thessaloniki, which makes Mytilini a useful staging point if you are working your way up to northern Greece by sea.
Karlovassi to Mytilini Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €22.00 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 class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €22.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras |
Weekly Karlovassi to Mytilini Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 01:00 | 07:30 | 6h 30m | 2026-09-19 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 02:10 | 09:00 | 6h 50m | 2026-09-16 to 2026-10-28 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Karlovassi to Mytilini between 13 September 2026 and 26 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 2026-09-16 | 02:10 | 09:00 | 6h 50m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-09-19 | 01:00 | 07:30 | 6h 30m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-23 | 02:10 | 09:00 | 6h 50m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-09-26 | 01:00 | 07:30 | 6h 30m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Karlovassi to Mytilini?
Ferries from Karlovassi (Samos) to Mytilini (Lesvos) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Wednesday and Saturday. 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 Karlovassi to Mytilini today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Karlovassi (Samos) to Mytilini (Lesvos) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 16 September 2026, at 02:10. Departures fall on Wednesday and Saturday.
How many ferries run from Karlovassi to Mytilini this week?
2 sailings from Karlovassi (Samos) to Mytilini (Lesvos) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Karlovassi to Mytilini?
Scheduled departures from Karlovassi (Samos) to Mytilini (Lesvos) leave at 01:00 and 02:10.
How long is the ferry from Karlovassi to Mytilini?
The fastest crossing from Karlovassi (Samos) to Mytilini (Lesvos) takes 6h 30m and the slowest 6h 50m.
How much does the Karlovassi to Mytilini ferry cost?
Published fares for the Karlovassi (Samos) to Mytilini (Lesvos) ferry start from €22.00 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 Karlovassi to Mytilini route?
The Karlovassi (Samos) to Mytilini (Lesvos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Karlovassi to Mytilini ferry
- Overhead racks inside the ferry fill quickly; placing your bag early and then exploring the vessel is more practical than searching for storage after the fact.
- The ship's cafeteria queue at dinner time on overnight ferries can be very long in peak season; eat early (first 90 minutes after departure) or very late.
- A foam sleeping mat or a folded jacket beneath you makes deck sleeping much more comfortable – the steel deck is hard and conducts cold.
- If you are connecting to another ferry on the same day, check whether both depart from the same area of the port to gauge how much walking time you need.
- Non-EU passengers should ensure their passport has sufficient remaining validity; crew do occasionally check at embarkation.
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