Ferry from Kavala to Vathy (Samos)
17h 20m to 18h 15m · from €38.50 · 1 operator
Kavala to Vathy at a glance
Ferries from Kavala to Vathy (Samos) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 19:30 and the latest is 21:00. The crossing takes between 17h 20m and 18h 15m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €38.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 28 October 2026.
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| Conventional ferry | €38.50 | 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 Vathy Route Map
Kavala to Vathy is the long mainland link from Macedonia down to the capital of Samos in the eastern Aegean. Blue Star Ferries works it with the Diagoras, and the crossing runs around seventeen and a half hours with intermediate calls. It is an overnight passage, so cabin availability is worth checking when you book.
Vathy, officially Samos Town, is the island's capital and main port, a working town of administration, shopping streets and a busy harbour rather than a resort. The port sits in a deep sheltered bay, which is where the name comes from, and there is a good archaeological museum plus a lively harbourfront. It is the main gateway for Samos, with onward links across the Aegean and short crossings to Kusadasi in Turkey.
Sailings run a couple of times a week across the season. The current timetable and fares are listed in the tables below. From Vathy you can pick up connections to Chios, Ikaria, Fourni and the Dodecanese, which makes it a sensible place to start island-hopping rather than just an endpoint.
Kavala to Vathy Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €38.50 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 | €38.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras |
Weekly Kavala to Vathy 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 | Diagoras conventional | 19:30 | 13:05 | 17h 35m | €38.50 | now to 2026-08-28 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 20:00 | 14:00 | 18h | €38.50 | 2026-09-01 to 2026-09-08 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 20:30 | 13:50 | 17h 20m | €38.50 | now to 2026-08-25 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 21:00 | 15:15 | 18h 15m | €38.50 | 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-11 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 21:30 | 11:35 | 14h 05m | 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 Vathy between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kavala to Vathy?
Ferries from Kavala to Vathy (Samos) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday and Friday. 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 Vathy today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Kavala to Vathy (Samos) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 25 August 2026, at 20:30. Departures fall on Tuesday and Friday.
How many ferries run from Kavala to Vathy this week?
2 sailings from Kavala to Vathy (Samos) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kavala to Vathy?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Kavala to Vathy (Samos) usually leaves at 20:30. Across the published schedule departure times range from 19:30 to 21:00.
How long is the ferry from Kavala to Vathy?
The fastest crossing from Kavala to Vathy (Samos) takes 17h 20m and the slowest 18h 15m.
How much does the Kavala to Vathy ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kavala to Vathy (Samos) ferry start from €38.50 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 Vathy route?
The Kavala to Vathy (Samos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Kavala to Vathy ferry
- Wheeled suitcases are harder to manage on steep gangways and across uneven quaysides than backpacks; a soft-sided bag with carry handles is a practical compromise.
- Pack your overnight essentials – toothbrush, sleep mask, earplugs, phone charger – in a small bag you can access without opening your main luggage.
- If your booking allows free cancellation up to a certain date, set a calendar reminder a few days before that deadline in case your plans change.
- If you are booking for a large group, call the operator or use their group booking form – online booking systems sometimes cap the number of tickets per transaction.
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