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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Samos
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
8 h 20 m
Average duration
8 h 53 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
287 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Samos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Samos will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £68.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Athens for Samos every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed 15 Jul the direct ferries cover the 287 km distance in an average of 8 h 53 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h 20 m .
The slowest ferries will take 9 h 25 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.
BLUE STAR MYCONOS7:158h20Port of Piraeus15:35Karlovassi£681One-way0 changes- BLUE STAR MYCONOS7:159h25Port of Piraeus16:40Samos (Vathy)£681One-way0 changes
- BLUE STAR MYCONOS7:158h20Port of Piraeus15:35Karlovassi£681One-way0 changes
- BLUE STAR MYCONOS7:159h25Port of Piraeus16:40Samos (Vathy)£681One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Samos
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Samos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £54, and a flight costs an average of £46.
Distance: 154 nautical miles (287 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£70 Average Price Cheapest | £89 Average Price |
9h 17m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Athens to Samos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 22:40 | Duration 10h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival Time 23:40 | Duration 10h40 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 06:40 | Duration 10h40 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 07:15 | Arrival Time 15:55 | Duration 8h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 02:55 | Duration 8h55 | Sailing Days Tue, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 01:40 | Duration 10h40 | Sailing Days Thu |
Live departures
Athens to Samos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Samos ferries for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE STAR MYCONOS | 7:15 Port of Piraeus | 9h00 | 16:15 Karlovassi | 0 changesdirect | |
| SMYRNA DI LEVANTE | 18:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h55 | 3:55 Samos (Vathy) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Blue Star Ferries?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Blue Star Ferries, but also compare tickets for the likes of Golden Star Ferries to find the best option for your trip from Athens to Samos.
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Why book with Omio over Ferryhopper or Directferries?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including ferry and flight to find the ideal travel option from Athens to Samos.
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Samos
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Ferries from Athens to Samos run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 17m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £46 by flight.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 154 nautical miles (287 km) distance in 10h 15m. There are 8 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Samos are available to foot passengers.
Distance 154 nautical miles (287 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 8 |
Fastest ferry 10h 15m |
First ferry 0:10 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 6 days |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries from Athens to SamosYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Samos with Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries for as low as £46. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
Golden Star Ferries
FAQs: Athens to Samos ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Samos 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 Samos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Samos
Most Athens to Samos ferries use the Port of Piraeus to Karlovasi port pair. Use this guide to compare Athens and Samos ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Athens port do ferries to Samos leave from?
Getting to Port of Piraeus from Athens city centre
Port of Piraeus port facilities and services
Port of Piraeus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km), To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km), Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in passenger terminals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Piraeus.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Piraeus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Piraeus.
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