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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Samos to Thessaloniki
Cheapest price
€40
Average price
€40
Fastest journey
20 h 35 m
Average duration
20 h 55 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
465 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Samos to Thessaloniki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Samos to Thessaloniki will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Samos for Thessaloniki on Mon, Dec 01, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 01 the direct ferries cover the 465 km distance in an average of 20 h 55 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 20 h 35 m .
On Mon, Dec 01 the slowest ferries will take 21 h 15 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.
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Samos to Thessaloniki
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Samos to Thessaloniki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €40, and a flight costs an average of €72.
Distance: 251 nautical miles (465 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€40 Average price Cheapest | €168 Average price |
20h 1m Average total duration 19h 1m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration Fastest 7h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Samos to Thessaloniki Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 17h50 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 16h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Live departures
Samos to Thessaloniki ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Samos to Thessaloniki ferries for tomorrow, Sunday, November 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM Samos | 20h35 | 7:05 AM Thessaloniki | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:45 PM Samos | 21h15 | 10:00 AM Thessaloniki | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Samos to Thessaloniki
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Ferries from Samos to Thessaloniki run on average 2 times per day, taking around 19h 1m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €40 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 251 nautical miles (465 km) distance in 20h 35m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Samos to Thessaloniki are available to foot passengers.
Distance 251 nautical miles (465 km) |
Average sailing duration 19h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 20h 35m |
First ferry 01:00 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Samos to ThessalonikiYou can travel by ferry between Samos to Thessaloniki with Blue Star Ferries for as low as €40. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Ferry from Samos to Thessaloniki
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Samos to Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Samos (Vathy), which is located around 20.5 miles (33 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Thessaloniki, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Samos to Thessaloniki
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 08:00-20:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Steki tou Manoli (0.3km)
- Taverna Garden (0.5km)
- Pizza di Napoli (0.7km)
- Main companies are Samos Taxi and Radio Taxi Samos.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Vathy Port Stop
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisWCTicket Office- 08:00-20:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Steki tou Manoli (0.3km)
- Ouzeri tou Nikou (0.5km)
- Taverna Akrogiali (0.7km)
- Main companies are Samos Taxi and Radio Taxi Samos.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Karlovasi Port Stop
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental- 08:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 14:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Kitchen Bar (0.3km)
- Mpakaliarakia tou Aristou (0.7km)
- Full tou Meze (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxiway and Taxiplon.
- Free
- Bus Line 31, Stop: OASTH
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