Ferry from Vathy (Samos) to Karlovassi (Samos)
40m · from €6.50 · 1 operator
Vathy to Karlovassi at a glance
Ferries from Vathy (Samos) to Karlovassi (Samos) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 03:00 and the latest is 14:10. The crossing takes 40m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €6.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 20 December 2026.
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| Conventional ferry | €6.50 | 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 20 December 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Vathy to Karlovassi through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in November (every other day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 13 | 13 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| November 2025 | 13 | 13 of 30 | every other day |
| December 2025 | 12 | 12 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| January 2026 | 10 | 10 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| February 2026 | 9 | 9 of 28 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| March 2026 | 13 | 13 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| April 2026 | 13 | 13 of 30 | every other day |
| May 2026 | 12 | 12 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| June 2026 | 6 | 6 of 30 | about once a week |
| July 2026 | 6 | 6 of 31 | about once a week |
| August 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| September 2026 | 9 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Vathy to Karlovassi Route Map
This is a short hop along the north coast of Samos, from the island capital at Vathy round to Karlovassi, and it takes about forty minutes on the Blue Star Myconos. It is really a leg of a longer Blue Star sailing rather than a service laid on for local traffic, so you are boarding a full-size car ferry for what is a very brief passage. Cars and motorbikes travel with no fuss, which is the main reason anyone books it rather than taking the road.
Karlovassi is the second town of Samos, a working place with a university campus and rather less holiday polish than Vathy or Pythagorio. It splits into Old and New Karlovassi, and the port sits apart from the town proper, so plan how you are getting onward before you land. It works well as a base for the beaches and villages of the island's western end.
Sailings are sparse, a couple in a fortnight, so this is a connection you fit around rather than rely on. The bus and the coast road cover the same ground far more often. Current departures and fares are listed below, and the same ship carries on to other Aegean ports, which is worth checking if Karlovassi is only a staging post.
Vathy to Karlovassi Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €6.50 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 | €6.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos |
Weekly Vathy 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 | 03:00 | 03:40 | 40m | €6.50 | 2026-10-13 to 2026-12-15 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 12:15 | 12:55 | 40m | €6.50 | 2026-10-08 to 2026-12-17 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 14:10 | 14:50 | 40m | €6.50 | 2026-10-25 to 2026-12-20 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Vathy to Karlovassi between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2026-10-25 | 14:10 | 14:50 | 40m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-27 | 03:00 | 03:40 | 40m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-10-29 | 12:15 | 12:55 | 40m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-11-01 | 14:10 | 14:50 | 40m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-11-03 | 03:00 | 03:40 | 40m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-11-05 | 12:15 | 12:55 | 40m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Vathy to Karlovassi?
Ferries from Vathy (Samos) to Karlovassi (Samos) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 20 December 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Vathy to Karlovassi today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Vathy (Samos) to Karlovassi (Samos) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 25 October 2026, at 14:10. Departures fall on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Vathy to Karlovassi this week?
3 sailings from Vathy (Samos) to Karlovassi (Samos) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Vathy to Karlovassi?
Scheduled departures from Vathy (Samos) to Karlovassi (Samos) leave at 03:00, 12:15 and 14:10.
How long is the ferry from Vathy to Karlovassi?
The crossing from Vathy (Samos) to Karlovassi (Samos) takes 40m.
How much does the Vathy to Karlovassi ferry cost?
Published fares for the Vathy (Samos) to Karlovassi (Samos) ferry start from €6.50 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 Vathy to Karlovassi route?
The Vathy (Samos) to Karlovassi (Samos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Vathy to Karlovassi ferry
- On high-frequency short routes, check the timetable for the last sailing of the day – it can be surprisingly early on some less-visited islands.
- Weather cancellations are more common in the shoulder months (October, November, March, April) than in the height of summer, despite summer's meltemi wind.
- Evening arrivals into a lit island harbour are particularly beautiful; consider timing a crossing to arrive at dusk if the schedule allows.
- Short crossings in summer are often operated by smaller local ferries or water taxis in addition to the main line vessels; ask at the port for all options.
- On very short crossings of under 30 minutes, the vessel may not fully dock – passengers sometimes disembark via a small gangway onto a floating pontoon.
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