Vathi – Karlovassi

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Vathi – Karlovassi

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Ferry from Vathi to Karlovassi

There are around 2 weekly sailings from Vathi to Karlovassi. The Vathi Karlovassi ferry is operated by Hellenic Seaways. Vathi Karlovassi Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest pricing and availability for your ferry trip.

Vathi to Karlovassi Ferry Times

Ferries from Vathi to Karlovassi typically depart from Vathi at around 03:00. The average sailing time of a Karlovassi Vathi ferry is approximately 40m.

Vathi Karlovassi Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for Vathi Karlovassi ferries typically range between €9* and €67*. The average price is around €23*. The cheapest ferry prices from Vathi to Karlovassi start from €9*. The average price for a foot passenger is €13*. The average price for a car ferry is €77*.

Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.

What is the distance between Vathi and Karlovassi?

The distance between Vathi to Karlovassi is approximately 20.1 miles (32.4km), or 17.5 nautical miles.

Is there a Vathi Karlovassi car ferry?

Yes, Hellenic Seaways offer a car ferry from Vathi to Karlovassi. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Vathi and Karlovassi.

Are foot passengers allowed on the Vathi Karlovassi ferry?

Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Vathi to Karlovassi with Hellenic Seaways.

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Vathi - Karlovassi Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 1
Operators Hellenic Seaways
Average Price 23 €*
Average Weekly Sailings 2
Average Sailing Duration 40m
First Ferry 03:00
Last Ferry 17:10
Distance 17 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-08-12.

Most popular questions

Vathi Guide

Vathi Guide

Vathy is a town on the island of Samos in the eastern Aegean Sea, south of Chios, north of Patmos and the Dodecanese. Since the early 80’s the island of Samos has been increasing in popularity as a tourist destination.


Karlovassi Guide

Karlovassi Ferry Port

Found on the glittering ultramarine coast that kisses the north-western edge of Samos, a roughly oval-shaped island deep in the Greek stretch of the North Aegean Sea, is the charming port-town of Karlovasi. Built in a wedge between a landscape of steep hills, the town is picture-perfect in its guise as an idyllic Mediterranean community. Traditional white-walled apartment blocks rise in anarchic tiers upon slopes coloured deep-green with Mediterranean pines, while a web of narrow lanes snake idly through the suburbs. The waterfront is lined by a sweeping promenade studded with alfresco restaurants and bars and canvas stalls selling local wares. Beyond them, in the warm shallows of the Aegean Sea, yachts and sailboats bob gently on their moorings. The port in Karlovasi is found at the north-eastern edge of town. It is a small site featuring a handful of piers that jut into a section of the sea sheltered by an arcing breakwater. Incoming ferries dock along the edge of the largest pier where facilities are limited to just a check-in booth and a short stay car-park. Travelling to and from the harbour can prove difficult. The island is hewn from rugged mountains that are split by just a few “main” roads, while most of the villages, Karlovasi included, are designed around a cramped network of streets more suited to pedestrians than cars. A few public buses travel between the towns and villages found nestled in the niches between the hills. Most services travel to the synonymous capital of Samos; this quaint, bay-side town sitting at the end of the number 62 highway which curves away from the heart of Karlovasi and traces the island’s rocky northern coastline east. A number of routes currently operate from the port in Karlovasi throughout the week. Services hosted by Hellenic Seaways sail to several of the islands that speckle the Aegean Sea; including Chios, Limnos and the port-city of Mytilene on the isle of Lesbos to the north; and Mykonos, Syros and the town of Evdilos on Ikaria in the west. A couple of other routes head to the city district of Piraeus and the town of Kavala further away on the Greek mainland.


Vathi to Karlovassi
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 09/06/2025 and 15/06/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Hellenic Seaways 17:10 17:50 40 minutes Thu

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