Kos to Vathy Ferry
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The last known sailing on this route was on 14 September 2026.
No timetable beyond that date has been published yet. Greek operators often release the next season’s schedules only a few months ahead, so this can be a seasonal pause rather than the end of the route. Check whether it is currently available to book through Ferryscanner.
Historically, this route ran about 0.4 sailings a day in August 2025, about 0.4 sailings a day in September 2025, about 0.4 sailings a day in July 2026, about 0.5 sailings a day in August 2026.
Kos to Vathy is a long haul north through the eastern Aegean, linking the busiest of the southern Dodecanese islands with the capital of Samos. Superfast Ferries run it with the Lefka Ori, and the crossing takes somewhere between four and a half and six and a half hours depending on how many islands the ship calls at on the way. It is a conventional car ferry rather than a fast craft, so there is deck space, seating inside and a canteen for the duration.
Vathy, officially Samos Town, is the island's capital and main port. It sits at the head of a deep, sheltered bay, which is where the name comes from, and it feels like a working Greek town rather than a resort: administrative buildings, proper shopping streets and a harbourfront lined with cafes. The archaeological museum is an easy walk from the quay, and the town is the natural base for onward travel around Samos.
The route runs only a few times a fortnight, so it needs planning around rather than turning up for. Current departures, journey times and fares are listed in the timetable below. From Vathy there are onward links to Piraeus, other eastern Aegean islands and the short hop across to Kusadasi on the Turkish coast.
Last published timetable
Shown as history: these sailings are no longer bookable, but they are how the route ran when it was last scheduled.
| Departs | Arrives | Days | Valid | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:45 | 00:10 | Wed and Fri | until 11 Sep 2026 | Superfast Ferries | Lefka Ori |
| 19:45 | 02:15 | Mon | until 14 Sep 2026 | Superfast Ferries | Lefka Ori |