Kavala – Vathi
Ferry to Samos
Kavala – Vathi
Ferry to Samos
Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Kavala to Vathi. Kavala Vathi ferries cost between £127 and £359, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Kavala Vathi ferries.
The first Kavala Vathi ferry typically departs from Kavala at around 19:30. The last ferry usually departs at 21:30.
The Kavala Vathi ferry trip can take around 17 hours 35 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 14 hours 5 minutes with Blue Star Ferries. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 2 weekly sailings from Kavala to Vathi provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Kavala Vathi ferry prices typically range between £127* and £359*. The average price is typically £262*. The cheapest Kavala Vathi ferry prices start from £127*. The average price for a foot passenger is £127*. The average price for a car is £298*.
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 July 25.
The distance between Kavala to Vathi is approximately 265.1 miles (426.6km) or 230 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Kavala and Vathi. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Kavala and Vathi.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries ferries between Kavala and Vathi.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Kavala to Vathi with Blue Star Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Kavala - Vathi Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Greece | |
| Destination | Samos | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | £262 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 17 h 35 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 14 h 5 m | |
| First Ferry | 19:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 21:30 | |
| Distance | 230 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Located in the east of Macedonia, in northern Greece, is the city and port of Kavala. The city lies on the Bay of Kavala and is just across from the Greek island of Thasos, and is roughly 160 km from Thessaloniki, 37 km from Drama and 56 km from Xanthi. The city has a rich history and there are many things to see and do whilst there. Dominating the top of the peninsular, where the old city stood, is the Castle of Kavala. Repeated reconstruction work and repairs to the castle's fortifications by the Byzantines, Venetians and Turks has left traces on its walls. In its current form, the castle was built in the first part of the 15th century on a foundation dating back to the Byzantine period. Other sites of interest include Kamares (the old aqueduct) which was constructed in the Roman/Byzantine period, the Imaret and the House of Mehmet Ali in the Old Town square.
From the city's port ferries operate to Agios Efstratios, Limnos, Lavrio, Kirikos, Chios, Karlovassi, Psara, Vathi and Mytilene.
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.
