Ferry from Kavala to Mytilini (Lesvos)
9h 35m to 9h 50m · from €27.50 · 2 operators
Kavala to Mytilini at a glance
Ferries from Kavala to Mytilini (Lesvos) are scheduled 7 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 06:00 and the latest is 21:00. The crossing takes between 9h 35m and 9h 50m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €27.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 28 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €27.50 | 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 28 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kavala to Mytilini Route Map
Kavala to Mytilini takes a little under ten hours, running south from the mainland coast of eastern Macedonia to Lesvos. Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways both operate it, with the Diagoras and the Nissos Samos, usually calling at Lemnos on the way. These are conventional car ferries with cabins and full facilities, and most sailings are overnight.
Mytilini is the capital and main port of Lesvos, the third largest Greek island, and it is a real working city rather than a resort town. A Genoese and Byzantine castle overlooks the harbour, with neoclassical mansions strung along the waterfront below. The island is known for olive oil, ouzo distilleries, birdwatching, the petrified forest in the west and villages such as Molyvos.
The route runs three or four times a week, which gives reasonable choice without being frequent. Current timetable and fares are shown below. From Mytilini you can continue south to Chios and Piraeus, or cross to Ayvalik on the Turkish coast on the short seasonal service.
Kavala to Mytilini Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €27.50 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 | €27.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras |
Weekly Kavala 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellenic Seaways | Nissos Samos conventional | 06:00 | 15:35 | 9h 35m | now to 2026-08-30 | Book the Nissos Samos sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 19:30 | 05:20 | 9h 50m | €27.50 | now to 2026-08-28 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 19:30 | 05:20 | 9h 50m | €27.50 | now to 2026-08-27 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 20:00 | 05:50 | 9h 50m | €27.50 | 2026-09-01 to 2026-09-08 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 20:00 | 05:50 | 9h 50m | €27.50 | 2026-09-03 to 2026-09-10 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 20:30 | 06:20 | 9h 50m | €27.50 | now to 2026-08-25 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 21:00 | 06:50 | 9h 50m | €27.50 | 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-11 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 21:30 | 05:25 | 7h 55m | 2026-09-16 to 2026-10-28 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kavala to Mytilini between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 20:30 | 06:20 | 9h 50m | Diagoras | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 19:30 | 05:20 | 9h 50m | Diagoras | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 19:30 | 05:20 | 9h 50m | Diagoras | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 06:00 | 15:35 | 9h 35m | Nissos Samos | Hellenic Seaways |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 20:00 | 05:50 | 9h 50m | Diagoras | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 20:00 | 05:50 | 9h 50m | Diagoras | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 21:00 | 06:50 | 9h 50m | Diagoras | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kavala to Mytilini?
Ferries from Kavala to Mytilini (Lesvos) are scheduled 7 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 28 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Kavala to Mytilini today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Kavala to Mytilini (Lesvos) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 25 August 2026, at 20:30. Departures fall on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Kavala to Mytilini this week?
4 sailings from Kavala to Mytilini (Lesvos) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
What time is the first ferry from Kavala to Mytilini?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Kavala to Mytilini (Lesvos) usually leaves at 20:00. Across the published schedule departure times range from 06:00 to 21:00.
How long is the ferry from Kavala to Mytilini?
The fastest crossing from Kavala to Mytilini (Lesvos) takes 9h 35m and the slowest 9h 50m. Typical crossing times by operator: Hellenic Seaways 9h 35m and Blue Star Ferries 9h 50m.
How much does the Kavala to Mytilini ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kavala to Mytilini (Lesvos) ferry start from €27.50 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 Kavala to Mytilini route?
The Kavala to Mytilini (Lesvos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Kavala to Mytilini ferry
- A light cardigan or jacket is still useful in summer – the spray and wind on open deck can make even a 30°C day feel cool when the vessel is at speed.
- The ship's tannoy system uses a chime before announcements; listen for the three-tone signal that precedes important information about arrivals or delays.
- Do not leave valuables unattended in luggage – ferry saloons are busy places and opportunistic theft, while rare, does occur.
- In an emergency, follow crew instructions immediately; the muster stations are marked on deck plans posted in corridors and at cabin doors.
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