Thessaloniki – Vathi
Ferries to Samos
Thessaloniki – Vathi
Ferries to Samos
Hellenic Seaways provides the ferry from Thessaloniki to Vathi. Thessaloniki Vathi ferries cost between 46€ and 356€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Thessaloniki Vathi ferries.
The first Thessaloniki Vathi ferry typically departs from Thessaloniki at around 21:30. The last ferry usually departs at 22:30.
The Thessaloniki Vathi ferry trip can take around 16 hours 45 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 16 hours 10 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Thessaloniki to Vathi provided by Hellenic Seaways.
Thessaloniki Vathi ferry prices typically range between 46€* and 356€*. The average price is typically 105€*. The cheapest Thessaloniki Vathi ferry prices start from 46€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 84€*. The average price for a car is 252€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Thessaloniki to Vathi is approximately 331.9 miles (534.1km) or 288.4 nautical miles.
Yes, Hellenic Seaways ferries allow cars on board ferries between Thessaloniki and Vathi. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Thessaloniki and Vathi.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Hellenic Seaways ferries between Thessaloniki and Vathi.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Thessaloniki to Vathi.
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| Thessaloniki - Vathi Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Hellenic Seaways | |
| Average Price | 175 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 18h 40m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 16h 5m | |
| First Ferry | 19:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 21:00 | |
| Distance | 288 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The second largest city in Greece is Thessaloniki which is also the capital of the Macedonian region of the country. The city lies on the northern edge of the Thermaic Gulf and is bounded by Mount Chortiatis to the south east and the Gulf to its east. The city was founded by Cassander of Mecedon in 315 BC and went on to become an important city during Roman times when it became the second largest and richest city in the Byzantine Empire. The city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of the many Byzantine monuments in the city which includes the Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki. Also in the city are a number of Roman, Ottoman and Sephardic Jewish monuments. Thessaloniki is regarded as the cultural capital of Greece and has many theatres and arts venues. The city's main theatres, run by the National Theatre of Northern Greece which was established in 1961, include the Theatre of the Society of Macedonian Studies, where the National Theatre is based, the Royal Theatre (Vasiliko Theatro), Moni Lazariston, and the Earth Theatre and Forest Theatre, both amphitheatrical open-air theatres overlooking the city.
Ferry services from the city's port depart to Varthi via Lemnos, Mitilini and Chios and then on to Kavala. Passenger facilities in the port include waiting rooms, cafes, information desks and public telephones.
Samos Town, or Vathi, is the capital of the Greek island of Samos which lies in the beautiful Aegean Sea. The town is situated on the eastern shores of the island and is constructed around a horse shoe shaped bay. Ano Vathi, the old town, was built like an amphitheatre around the island's natural harbour, and is the island's main port. Strolling around the town visitors will be charmed by its authentic narrow streets, lined with neoclassical buildings, that contains an archaeological museum and shops selling crafts and jewellery. Contained in the Archaeological Museum visitors will see a collection of the largest surviving examples of Kouros sculpture. Also in the town, and perfect for relaxing in, are a good selection of waterfront tavernas and cafes.
From the town's port, ferry services operate to the Greek mainland and to many other Greek islands with conventional and high speed ferries. Destinations include Piraeus, Icaria, Chios, Mytiline, the Cyclades, the islands of the North Aegean and the Dodecanese Islands.
