The cheapest and fastest ferries from Lesbos to Karlovasi
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 45 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Lesbos to Karlovasi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lesbos to Karlovasi 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 Lesbos for Karlovasi every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 21 Dec the direct ferries cover the 168 km distance in an average of 5 h 45 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 20 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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Compare flight and ferry for Lesbos to Karlovasi
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lesbos to Karlovasi 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 16m. 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 |
|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £129 Average Price |
7h 16m Average total duration Fastest 6h 16m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Lesbos to Karlovasi Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival Time 13:40 | Duration 5h10 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Lesbos to Karlovasi ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Lesbos to Karlovasi ferries for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLUE STAR MYCONOS | 06:30 Mytilene | 5h10 | 11:40 Samos (Vathy) | 0 changesdirect | |
BLUE STAR MYCONOS | 06:30 Mytilene | 6h20 | 12:50 Karlovassi | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Lesbos to Karlovasi
Ferries from Lesbos to Karlovasi run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 16m. 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 00:15, the last at 22:30. The fastest ferry covers the 90 nautical miles (168 km) distance in 5h 25m. There are 3 sailings per week.
Distance 90 nautical miles (168 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 5h 25m |
First ferry 00:15 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
FAQs: Lesbos to Karlovasi ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lesbos to Karlovasi 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 Karlovasi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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