Ferry from Kavala to Mytilini (Lesvos)
7h 55m · from €27.50 · 1 operator
Kavala to Mytilini at a glance
Ferries from Kavala to Mytilini (Lesvos) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, about once a week. Departures in that window are at 21:30. The crossing takes 7h 55m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €27.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Wednesday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 24 February 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €27.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Seat | €27.50 | Book now |
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 24 February 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kavala to Mytilini through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in July (every other day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| December 2025 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| January 2026 | 3 | 3 of 31 | less than once a week |
| February 2026 | 3 | 3 of 28 | about once a week |
| March 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| April 2026 | 5 | 5 of 30 | about once a week |
| May 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| June 2026 | 10 | 10 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| July 2026 | 17 | 17 of 31 | every other day |
| August 2026 | 17 | 17 of 31 | every other day |
| September 2026 | 9 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| October 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
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Hellenic Seaways (Nissos Samos)
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
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 Limnos 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.
Weekly Kavala to Mytilini Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Kavala.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 21:30 |
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 18 November 2026 to 24 February 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 2 of the 13 days from 18 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 21:30. Fastest crossing 7h 55m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 5 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 21:30. Fastest crossing 7h 55m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 21:30. Fastest crossing 7h 55m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- February 2027: sails on 4 of the 24 days to 24 February, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 21:30. Fastest crossing 7h 55m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
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 | Blue Star Myconos |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Seat | passenger | €27.50 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €38.00 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €38.00 |
| BATS1 Seat | passenger | €43.00 |
| BATS2 Seat | passenger | €43.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kavala to Mytilini between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 18 November | 21:30 | 05:25 next day | 7h 55m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 25 November | 21:30 | 05:25 next day | 7h 55m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kavala to Mytilini?
Ferries from Kavala to Mytilini (Lesvos) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, about once a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Wednesday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 24 February 2027, 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 18 November 2026, at 21:30. Departures fall on Wednesday.
How many ferries run from Kavala to Mytilini this week?
1 sailing from Kavala to Mytilini (Lesvos) is scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kavala to Mytilini?
Ferries from Kavala to Mytilini (Lesvos) leave at 21:30.
How long is the ferry from Kavala to Mytilini?
The crossing from Kavala to Mytilini (Lesvos) takes 7h 55m.
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. 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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