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, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 02:20 and the latest is 03:55. 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 27 February 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €17.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Seat | €17.50 | Book now |
| AB43 Cabin | €37.00 | Book now |
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 27 February 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Vathy to Mytilini through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in April (2 or 3 times a week).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 9 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| December 2025 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| January 2026 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| February 2026 | 7 | 7 of 28 | about twice a week |
| March 2026 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| April 2026 | 10 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| May 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| June 2026 | 9 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| July 2026 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| August 2026 | 10 | 10 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| September 2026 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| October 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
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.
Weekly Vathy to Mytilini 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 Vathy.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 03:30 | |
| 02:20 |
Different on these dates:
- Sat 14 November: 03:55 only.
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 14 November 2026 to 27 February 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 5 of the 17 days from 14 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 02:20, latest 03:55. Fastest crossing 5h 10m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 02:20, latest 23:00. Fastest crossing 5h 10m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 02:20, latest 23:00. Fastest crossing 5h 10m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- February 2027: sails on 8 of the 27 days to 27 February, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 02:20, latest 03:30. Fastest crossing 5h 10m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
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 | Blue Star Myconos |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €37.00 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €37.00 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €37.00 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €37.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €39.00 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €39.00 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €39.00 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €39.00 |
| AB22 Cabin | cabin | €39.00 |
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €39.00 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €39.00 |
| A22 Cabin | cabin | €47.50 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €47.50 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €47.50 |
| AB21 Cabin | cabin | €50.50 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €50.50 |
| A21 Cabin | cabin | €61.50 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €61.50 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €17.50 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €28.50 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €28.50 |
| BATS1 Seat | passenger | €31.50 |
| BATS2 Seat | passenger | €31.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Vathy to Mytilini between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 November | 03:55 | 09:05 | 5h 10m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 18 November | 03:30 | 09:00 | 5h 30m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 21 November | 02:20 | 07:30 | 5h 10m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 25 November | 03:30 | 09:00 | 5h 30m | 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, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Wednesday and Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 27 February 2027, 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 14 November 2026, at 03:55. 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, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Vathy to Mytilini?
The first ferry from Vathy (Samos) to Mytilini (Lesvos) leaves at 02:20 and the last at 03:55.
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. A cabin berth is published from €37.00. 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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