The cheapest and fastest ferries from Samos to Mytilene
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 45 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Samos to Mytilene is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Samos to Mytilene will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Samos for Mytilene on Wed, Aug 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 12 the direct ferries cover the 155 km distance in an average of 5 h 45 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Wed, Aug 12 the slowest ferries will take 5 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4:05 AM5h45Samos9:50 AMMytilene€181One-way0 transfers
4:05 AM5h45Samos9:50 AMMytilene€181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Samos to Mytilene
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Samos to Mytilene among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 5h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €133.
Distance: 83 nautical miles (155 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€18 Average price Cheapest | €190 Average price |
6h 50m Average total duration Fastest 5h 50m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 19h 33m Average total duration 16h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Samos to Mytilene Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 5h45 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 5h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 5h45 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 5h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Live departures
Samos to Mytilene ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Samos to Mytilene ferries for today, Monday, August 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:05 AM Samos | 5h45 | 9:50 AM Mytilene | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Samos to Mytilene
Ferries from Samos to Mytilene run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 19:00. The fastest ferry covers the 83 nautical miles (155 km) distance in 5h 10m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Samos to Mytilene are available to foot passengers.

Distance 83 nautical miles (155 km) |
Average sailing duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 5h 10m |
First ferry 12:30 AM |
Last ferry 7:00 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Samos to MytileneYou can travel by ferry between Samos to Mytilene with Blue Star Ferries for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Ferry from Samos to Mytilene
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Samos to Mytilene by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mytilene, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Samos to Mytilene
Most Samos to Mytilene ferries use the Samos (Vathy) to Mytilene port pair. Use this guide to compare Samos and Mytilene ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Samos port do ferries to Mytilene leave from?
Getting to Samos (Vathy) from Samos city centre
Samos (Vathy) is 14 km from Samos city centre. Public transport options include:
Samos (Vathy) port facilities and services
Samos (Vathy) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: To Steki tou Manoli (0.3km), Taverna Garden (0.5km), Pizza di Napoli (0.7km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available at the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Samos (Vathy).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Samos (Vathy): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Samos (Vathy).
Getting to Karlovasi from Samos city centre
Karlovasi is 1 km from Samos city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlovasi port facilities and services
Karlovasi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: To Steki tou Manoli (0.3km), Ouzeri tou Nikou (0.5km), Taverna Akrogiali (0.7km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available inside the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karlovasi.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karlovasi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
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