Ferry from Mykonos (Tourlos) to Karlovassi (Samos)

Mykonos to Karlovassi on Samos takes between about three hours forty and four and a half hours on the Blue Star Myconos, depending on the calls it makes at Ikaria and Fourni. It leaves from Tourlos, the newer Mykonos port north of town, and heads east across the Aegean. This is a conventional ferry with decks, lounges, a canteen and vehicle capacity.

Karlovassi is the second town and port of Samos, on the north coast west of the capital Vathy. It has more of a working-town character than the tourist-focused parts of the island, with a university presence and an old and a new quarter. Travellers use it as a gateway to the west of Samos and the beaches on that side, with buses and taxis running from the port.

Sailings run roughly once a day in high season and drop off sharply outside it. The current timetable and fares are shown below. Vathy, on the eastern side of Samos, is the island's other main port and connects onward to Piraeus, the Dodecanese and across to Kusadasi in Turkey.

Mykonos (Tourlos) to Karlovassi Ferry Fares

Weekly Mykonos (Tourlos) to Karlovassi Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

Hiring a car

Is it worth hiring a car on Mykonos?

Worth it if you plan to reach beaches like Elia or Kalafatis and the far side of the island, since buses run less often outside town. New Port is about 3km from Chora, roughly a 13-minute drive, and Chora itself is pedestrian-only so you park on the edge and walk in. Quad bikes are a popular alternative. Compare rental options at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Mykonos (Tourlos) to Karlovassi between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Mykonos (Tourlos) to Karlovassi ferry

• Most scheduled ferries – including those to Piraeus, Rafina, Santorini and Naxos – dock at the New Port at Tourlos, roughly 3km north of town, not the Old Port in Mykonos Town itself; check your ticket before heading out.
• During July and August arrive at the New Port at least an hour before departure – ferries here fill quickly, queues for ticket collection build fast, and boarding gates close without much warning.
• A sea bus links the New Port at Tourlos with the Old Port near town in about eight minutes, running regularly through the day; it carries luggage, so it's a reliable option if a taxi isn't available.
• Taxis are scarce on Mykonos and demand regularly outstrips supply at the port, especially in high season, so budget extra time or use the public bus or sea bus into town instead of relying on finding one.
• Over-the-counter seasickness tablets containing dimenhydrinate are widely available at Greek pharmacies and are effective for most people.

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