The cheapest and fastest ferries from Karlovasi to Lesbos
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 23 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 07 Mar the direct ferries cover the 168 km distance in an average of 6 h 23 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
The slowest ferries will take 7 h 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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BLUE STAR PAROSKarlovasi to Lesbos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 03:05 | Arrival Time 08:50 | Duration 5h45 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:50 | Arrival Time 08:50 | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Live departures
Karlovasi to Lesbos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Karlovasi to Lesbos ferries for today, Friday 6 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLUE STAR PAROS | 23:50 Karlovassi | 7h00 | 06:50 Mytilene | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 7 March | |||||
BLUE STAR PAROS | 01:05 Samos (Vathy) | 5h45 | 06:50 Mytilene | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Karlovasi to Lesbos
Ferries from Karlovasi to Lesbos run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. 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 03:20, the last at 19:00. The fastest ferry covers the 90 nautical miles (168 km) distance in 5h 10m. There are 3 sailings per week.
Distance 90 nautical miles (168 km) |
Average sailing duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 5h 10m |
First ferry 03:20 |
Last ferry 19:00 |
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.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Karlovasi and Lesbos
- 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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