Ferry from Vathy (Samos) to Mytilini (Lesvos)
5h 10m to 5h 30m · from €17.50 · 1 operator
Vathy to Mytilini at a glance
Ferries from Vathy (Samos) to Mytilini (Lesvos) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 02:20 and the latest is 03:30. The crossing takes between 5h 10m and 5h 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €17.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Wednesday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €17.50 | 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 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Vathy to Mytilini Route Map
Vathy to Mytilini takes around six and a half hours with Blue Star Ferries on the Diagoras, calling at Chios on the way. It is a steady conventional crossing up the eastern Aegean, close to the Turkish coast for most of the route. Long enough to want a meal aboard, short enough to do comfortably in daylight when the schedule allows.
Mytilini is the capital and main port of Lesvos, the third-largest Greek island, and it reads as a working city rather than a resort town. A Genoese and Byzantine castle overlooks the harbour, with neoclassical mansions along the waterfront below. The island is known for its olive oil, its ouzo distilleries, the petrified forest in the west, birdwatching, and villages such as Molyvos.
The route runs a couple of times a week, with fares starting around €17.50. Current departures, durations and prices are shown below. The same ship carries on north to Limnos, Kavala and Thessaloniki, and Mytilini has its own airport with flights to Athens and Thessaloniki.
Vathy to Mytilini Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €17.50 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 | €17.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras |
Weekly Vathy to Mytilini 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 | 02:20 | 07:30 | 5h 10m | 2026-09-19 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 03:30 | 09:00 | 5h 30m | 2026-09-16 to 2026-10-28 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Vathy to Mytilini between 14 September 2026 and 27 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 2026-09-16 | 03:30 | 09:00 | 5h 30m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-09-19 | 02:20 | 07:30 | 5h 10m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-23 | 03:30 | 09:00 | 5h 30m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-09-26 | 02:20 | 07:30 | 5h 10m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Vathy to Mytilini?
Ferries from Vathy (Samos) to Mytilini (Lesvos) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Wednesday and Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Vathy to Mytilini today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Vathy (Samos) to Mytilini (Lesvos) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 16 September 2026, at 03:30. Departures fall on Wednesday and Saturday.
How many ferries run from Vathy to Mytilini this week?
2 sailings from Vathy (Samos) to Mytilini (Lesvos) 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 Mytilini?
Scheduled departures from Vathy (Samos) to Mytilini (Lesvos) leave at 02:20 and 03:30.
How long is the ferry from Vathy to Mytilini?
The fastest crossing from Vathy (Samos) to Mytilini (Lesvos) takes 5h 10m and the slowest 5h 30m.
How much does the Vathy to Mytilini ferry cost?
Published fares for the Vathy (Samos) to Mytilini (Lesvos) ferry start from €17.50 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 Mytilini route?
The Vathy (Samos) to Mytilini (Lesvos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Vathy to Mytilini ferry
- If you are island-hopping across multiple islands, pack light – you will be lifting your bag on and off ferries, into overhead racks, and up and down steps repeatedly.
- Never put valuables (passport, wallet, phone, camera, medication) in your main luggage – keep them in your day bag on your person at all times.
- Seasickness wristbands (acupressure) help some travellers and have no side effects – worth trying if you prefer not to take tablets.
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