Ferry from Vathy (Samos) to Leros (Lakki)
4h 15m to 6h 20m · from €38.00 · 2 operators
Vathy to Leros at a glance
Ferries from Vathy (Samos) to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 03:15 and the latest is 14:20. The crossing takes between 4h 15m and 6h 20m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries. Published fares start from €38.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday and Wednesday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 14 September 2026.
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| Conventional ferry | €38.00 | 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 14 September 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Vathy to Leros Route Map
Samos to Leros is one of the longer legs on the Dodecanese line, four and a quarter to well over six hours from Vathy depending on the sailing. Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries work it with the Diagoras and the Lefka Ori, both big conventional ships with cabins, cafeterias and a car deck. It is a comfortable way to cover the distance, and much of it is spent within sight of the Turkish coast and the smaller islands in between.
Ferries dock at Lakki, a harbour lined with 1930s Italian Rationalist buildings that give the place a look found nowhere else in Greece. Lakki is the port rather than the island's main town, so most arrivals move straight on to Platanos, the beach village of Agia Marina, or the coves below the Castle of Pandeli. Leros stays quiet and largely uncommercial, which is precisely why people choose it.
The route runs two or three times a week, and the longer sailings tend to be the ones with extra calls. Current departure times and fares are listed below, with prices starting in the high thirties in euro. If nothing suits, Patmos is the obvious intermediate stop, with local links onward to Leros.
Vathy to Leros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €38.00 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 | €38.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras |
Weekly Vathy to Leros 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superfast Ferries | Lefka Ori conventional | 03:15 | 07:30 | 4h 15m | now to 2026-09-14 | Book the Lefka Ori sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 13:05 | 17:40 | 4h 35m | €38.00 | now to 2026-08-24 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 14:20 | 20:40 | 6h 20m | €38.00 | now to 2026-08-26 | Book the Diagoras sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Vathy to Leros between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Vathy to Leros?
Ferries from Vathy (Samos) to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday and Wednesday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 14 September 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Vathy to Leros today?
Yes, there are 2 sailings from Vathy (Samos) to Leros (Lakki) today. Departure times: 03:15 and 13:05.
How many ferries run from Vathy to Leros this week?
3 sailings from Vathy (Samos) to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 2 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Mondays.
What time is the first ferry from Vathy to Leros?
Scheduled departures from Vathy (Samos) to Leros (Lakki) leave at 03:15, 13:05 and 14:20.
How long is the ferry from Vathy to Leros?
The fastest crossing from Vathy (Samos) to Leros (Lakki) takes 4h 15m and the slowest 6h 20m. Typical crossing times by operator: Superfast Ferries 4h 15m and Blue Star Ferries 4h 35m to 6h 20m.
How much does the Vathy to Leros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Vathy (Samos) to Leros (Lakki) ferry start from €38.00 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 Vathy to Leros route?
The Vathy (Samos) to Leros (Lakki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Vathy to Leros ferry
- Snacks in your bag reduce dependency on the onboard cafeteria and save money – nuts, crackers, fruit, and chocolate travel well.
- The Beaufort scale is used on all official Greek weather and maritime forecasts; it is worth familiarising yourself with what each force number means in practice.
- Carry a smaller day bag separately from your main luggage: this holds your passport, wallet, phone, charger, sunscreen, and anything else you need during the crossing.
- Ferry departure times in Greece are local time – confirm whether Greece is on summer time (EEST, UTC+3) or winter time (EET, UTC+2) to avoid confusion.
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