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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Karlovasi to Lesbos
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 50 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Karlovasi to Lesbos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlovasi to Lesbos will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £16.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Karlovasi for Lesbos every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 06 Dec the direct ferries cover the 168 km distance in an average of 5 h 50 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
The slowest ferries will take 6 h 30 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.
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Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Karlovasi to Lesbos
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Karlovasi to Lesbos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 6h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £80.
Distance: 90 nautical miles (168 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £152 Average Price |
7h 13m Average total duration Fastest 6h 13m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Karlovasi to Lesbos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:00 | Arrival Time 07:30 | Duration 6h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 02:20 | Arrival Time 07:30 | Duration 5h10 | Sailing Days Sat |
Live departures
Karlovasi to Lesbos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Karlovasi to Lesbos ferries for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 Karlovasi | 6h45 | 17:15 Lesbos | 0 changesdirect | |
| BLUE STAR MYCONOS | 23:00 Karlovassi | 6h30 | 05:30 Mytilene | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
| BLUE STAR MYCONOS | 00:20 Samos (Vathy) | 5h10 | 05:30 Mytilene | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Karlovasi to Lesbos
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Ferries from Karlovasi to Lesbos run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 13m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:30, the last at 20:30. The fastest ferry covers the 90 nautical miles (168 km) distance in 5h 30m. There are 3 sailings per week.
Distance 90 nautical miles (168 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 5h 30m |
First ferry 01:30 |
Last ferry 20:30 |
FAQs: Karlovasi to Lesbos ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlovasi to Lesbos 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 Lesbos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Karlovassi, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Mytilene, located 27.3 miles (44 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Karlovasi and Lesbos
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
WC
Ticket Office
- 08:00 - 20:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Kalnterimi (0.3km)
- To Kastro (0.5km)
- Taverna Vafios (0.7km)
- Main companies are Lesvos Taxi and Mytilene Taxi Services.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Mytilene Port
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