Ferry from Vathy (Samos) to Kavala
17h 10m to 17h 50m · from €38.50 · 1 operator
Vathy to Kavala at a glance
Ferries from Vathy (Samos) to Kavala are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. The earliest departure in that window is 00:40 and the latest is 22:30. The crossing takes between 17h 10m and 17h 50m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €38.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday and Tuesday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 28 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €38.50 | 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 28 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Vathy to Kavala Route Map
Vathy to Kavala is a long haul north with Blue Star Ferries on the Diagoras, running to about seventeen hours. The ship calls at Chios, Lesvos and Limnos before reaching the mainland, so this is an overnight passage rather than a day trip. Book a cabin if you want to arrive in any state to do something.
Kavala is a port city in Eastern Macedonia, built up a hillside above the harbour. The old Panagia quarter, the castle and the Kamares aqueduct are all within walking distance of the waterfront, and the Roman city of Philippi is a short drive inland. It is also the usual departure point for Thassos, and it has its own airport.
The link runs only a couple of times a fortnight, with fares starting around €38.50 for a deck ticket. Current sailing days, journey times and prices are shown in the timetable below. If the schedule does not fit, flying via Athens is the practical alternative.
Vathy to Kavala Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €38.50 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 | €38.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras |
Weekly Vathy to Kavala 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 | Diagoras conventional | 00:40 | 17:50 | 17h 10m | €38.50 | now to 2026-08-25 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 03:30 | 18:00 | 14h 30m | 2026-09-16 to 2026-10-28 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 22:30 | 16:20 | 17h 50m | €38.50 | 2026-08-31 to 2026-09-07 | Book the Diagoras sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Vathy to Kavala between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Vathy to Kavala?
Ferries from Vathy (Samos) to Kavala are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday and Tuesday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 28 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Vathy to Kavala today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Vathy (Samos) to Kavala today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 25 August 2026, at 00:40. Departures fall on Monday and Tuesday.
How many ferries run from Vathy to Kavala this week?
1 sailing from Vathy (Samos) to Kavala is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Vathy to Kavala?
Scheduled departures from Vathy (Samos) to Kavala leave at 00:40 and 22:30.
How long is the ferry from Vathy to Kavala?
The fastest crossing from Vathy (Samos) to Kavala takes 17h 10m and the slowest 17h 50m.
How much does the Vathy to Kavala ferry cost?
Published fares for the Vathy (Samos) to Kavala ferry start from €38.50 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 Kavala route?
The Vathy (Samos) to Kavala route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Vathy to Kavala ferry
- The ship's cafeteria queue at dinner time on overnight ferries can be very long in peak season; eat early (first 90 minutes after departure) or very late.
- If you are comparing ferry versus flying between islands, factor in port transfer times at each end – ferries are often more time-efficient for short hops.
- Always cross-check your ticket details – date, vessel name, passenger count, and vehicle details – before the cancellation window closes.
- Summer schedules are published by most operators in late March or April; check them as soon as they appear if you are planning a July or August trip.
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