Ferries to Samos

Sitting a mere 1.2 kilometers off the Turkish coast, the twin ports of Vathy and Karlovasi process over 300,000 ferry passengers every year. Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways are the largest operators moving heavy vehicle traffic through the eastern Aegean. Check the ferry map above to track the busy shipping lanes heading north to Chios or south to Patmos. You need your own vehicle to tackle the steep, winding mountain roads connecting the island’s remote fishing villages.

From Greece to Samos

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Kalymnos ↔ Pythagorio
Saos Ferries · 4h 20m
🚗 ✓🚐 ✓Stopover: Leros → Lipsi → Patmos → Arki → AgathonisiFrom €35
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Piraeus ↔ Kavala
Blue Star Ferries · 26h
🚗 ✓🚐 ✓Stopover: Syros → Mykonos → Ikaria → Pythagorio → Chios → Petra (Lesvos) → LimnosFrom €65
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Piraeus ↔ Kos
Seajets · 21h 10movernight
🚗 ✓🚐 ✓Stopover: Mykonos → Vathi → Ikaria → Patmos → Leros → KalymnosFrom €89
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Piraeus ↔ Pythagorio
Blue Star Ferries · 7h
🚗 ✓🚐 ✓Stopover: Syros → Mykonos → Fournoi → IkariaFrom €62
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Pythagorio ↔ Kos
Dodekanisos · 4h 45m
🚗 ✓🚐 ✓Stopover: Agathonisi → Arki → Patmos → Lipsi → Leros → KalymnosFrom €19
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Ferry Map & Routes to Samos

Samos is a major gateway in the North Aegean. The largest ferry operators for 2026 are Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, and Dodekanisos Seaways. The island is served by three different ports depending on the specific route and vessel type.

Vathy and Karlovassi are the main commercial ports. Pythagorio is a smaller port in the south used primarily for Dodecanese routes and international shuttles to Turkey.

Departure Port Arrival Port (Samos) Duration
Piraeus (Athens) Vathy or Karlovassi 8.5 to 12 hours. Conventional ferries run 3 to 4 times per week.
Kusadasi (Turkey) Vathy or Pythagorio 45 to 60 minutes. Daily international shuttles available from April to October.
Mykonos Karlovassi 4 to 5 hours. Seasonal high-speed links connect the Cyclades to Samos.
  • Internal Links: A local ferry connects the ports of Vathy and Karlovassi in approximately 40 minutes.
  • Nearby Islands: Direct maritime links are available to Ikaria, Patmos, and Chios.
  • Port Logistics: Vathy is the island’s capital. Karlovassi is closer to the western beaches and the university district.

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