Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Karlovassi (Samos)

Blue Star Ferries run Piraeus to Karlovassi on Samos with the Blue Star Myconos, a passage of between roughly eight and a half and nine hours. Most departures are overnight, working east through the Cyclades and often calling at Ikaria and Fourni on the way. The ship takes cars, and a cabin makes the crossing straightforward.

Karlovassi is the second town of Samos, on the north coast west of the capital. It has more of a working-town character than the tourist-facing Vathy or Pythagorio, with a university presence and a split between the old and new parts of town. It is a practical base for the beaches of the island's west side and for the walk up to Potami and the waterfalls.

Sailings run several times a week, rising in summer, with fares starting around €75.50. Current departures and prices are shown in the table below. Karlovassi also connects to Ikaria, Fourni and Chios, and the island's other port at Vathy adds further options including boats to Kusadasi in Turkey.

Weekly Piraeus to Karlovassi 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 Piraeus.

Piraeus to Karlovassi Ferry Fares

Hiring a car

Can you rent a car in Piraeus?

Yes, several agencies meet passengers directly at the ferry gates (E1 to E12), so there is no need to arrange transport into central Athens first. It suits travellers continuing on to the mainland rather than islanders, since central Athens is only 20 minutes away and has good metro and bus links. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Piraeus to Karlovassi between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Piraeus to Karlovassi ferry

• Piraeus port is large, with departure gates E1 to E12 spread along the waterfront – allow extra time to find yours, as it can be a 15–20 minute walk from the metro station, and check the gate number printed on your ticket.
• Ferries to the Saronic islands – Aegina, Hydra and the nearby islands – depart from Gate E8, while Cyclades sailings (Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Naxos) leave from gates in the E6–E10 range, so double-check your specific gate on arrival.
• Take Metro Line 1 or Line 3 to Piraeus station, then use the free shuttle bus that circulates around the port roughly every 10–15 minutes, linking the metro to all gates – useful if your ferry departs from a distant terminal such as E2 or E3.
• There is no parking inside the port itself, so if you are driving, use one of the private car parks nearby rather than looking for a space at the gate; ticket booths at each gate can print e-tickets if you have not already.
• When booking a multi-island itinerary, save a PDF or screenshot of each confirmation; email may not load reliably when you are at a small island port.

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