Ferry from Mytilini (Lesvos) to Karlovassi (Samos)
6h 20m to 6h 45m · from €22.00 · 1 operator
Mytilini to Karlovassi at a glance
Ferries from Mytilini (Lesvos) to Karlovassi (Samos) are scheduled 3 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 06:10 and the latest is 08:30. The crossing takes between 6h 20m and 6h 45m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €22.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Thursday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 1 November 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €22.00 | 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 1 November 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Mytilini to Karlovassi Route Map
Mytilini to Karlovassi on Samos takes around five and three quarter hours with Blue Star Ferries on the Diagoras, running south along the Turkish coast with a call at Chios on the way. It is a conventional car ferry with seating lounges, a restaurant and open deck. The route is a leg of the longer North Aegean line rather than a standalone service.
Karlovassi is the second town and port of Samos, on the north coast west of the capital. It has a working, mildly industrial character compared with Vathy or Pythagorio, along with a university presence, and splits into an older and a newer half. Travellers mostly use it as a gateway to the west of the island and the beaches on that side.
Sailings are roughly weekly on this pairing, so timings need checking against the table below, which also shows current fares. Karlovassi has its own onward links to Ikaria, Fourni and the Dodecanese, and buses run across Samos to Vathy and Pythagorio.
Mytilini to Karlovassi Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €22.00 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 | €22.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras |
Weekly Mytilini to Karlovassi 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 | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 06:10 | 12:55 | 6h 45m | 2026-09-17 to 2026-10-29 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 08:30 | 14:50 | 6h 20m | 2026-09-20 to 2026-11-01 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Mytilini to Karlovassi between 13 September 2026 and 26 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 2026-09-17 | 06:10 | 12:55 | 6h 45m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-09-20 | 08:30 | 14:50 | 6h 20m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-24 | 06:10 | 12:55 | 6h 45m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Mytilini to Karlovassi?
Ferries from Mytilini (Lesvos) to Karlovassi (Samos) are scheduled 3 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Thursday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 1 November 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Mytilini to Karlovassi today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Mytilini (Lesvos) to Karlovassi (Samos) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 17 September 2026, at 06:10. Departures fall on Thursday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Mytilini to Karlovassi this week?
1 sailing from Mytilini (Lesvos) to Karlovassi (Samos) is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Thursdays.
What time is the first ferry from Mytilini to Karlovassi?
Scheduled departures from Mytilini (Lesvos) to Karlovassi (Samos) leave at 06:10 and 08:30.
How long is the ferry from Mytilini to Karlovassi?
The fastest crossing from Mytilini (Lesvos) to Karlovassi (Samos) takes 6h 20m and the slowest 6h 45m.
How much does the Mytilini to Karlovassi ferry cost?
Published fares for the Mytilini (Lesvos) to Karlovassi (Samos) ferry start from €22.00 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 Mytilini to Karlovassi route?
The Mytilini (Lesvos) to Karlovassi (Samos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Mytilini to Karlovassi ferry
- Some island routes operate a reduced winter schedule from late October to late March – always confirm the schedule before building a winter itinerary.
- If you booked through a third-party agent, you may still need to collect a physical ticket at the port – check your booking confirmation carefully.
- Overhead luggage racks on Greek ferries fill quickly; board early and stow your main bag first, then explore the vessel.
- Greek ferries are generally safe and well-maintained; life jacket locations are posted throughout the vessel and a safety briefing sheet is usually displayed in cabins.
- When the vessel is manoeuvring into port, crew will announce boarding locations over the PA system; listen for instructions on which gangway to use.
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