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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Lesbos to Samos
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 53 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Lesbos to Samos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lesbos to Samos will cost around £16 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 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 03 Dec the direct ferries cover the 177 km distance in an average of 6 h 53 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 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.
Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Lesbos to Samos
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Lesbos to Samos 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 25m. 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: 95 nautical miles (177 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £136 Average Price |
7h 25m Average total duration Fastest 6h 25m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lesbos to Samos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Lesbos to Samos ferries for tomorrow, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00 Lesbos | 7h00 | 11:00 Samos | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:05 Lesbos | 6h45 | 10:50 Samos | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Lesbos to Samos
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Ferries from Lesbos to Samos run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 25m. 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 15:45. The fastest ferry covers the 95 nautical miles (177 km) distance in 5h 10m. There are 4 sailings per week. Ferries from Lesbos to Samos are available to foot passengers.
Distance 95 nautical miles (177 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 5h 10m |
First ferry 00:15 |
Last ferry 15:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Lesbos to SamosYou can travel by ferry between Lesbos to Samos with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Lesbos to Samos ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lesbos 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.
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Mytilene, which is located around 27.3 miles (44 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Samos (Vathy), located 21.3 miles (34.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Lesbos and Samos
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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxis
AccessibilityWCTicket Office- 08:00-20:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Steki tou Manoli (0.3km)
- Taverna Garden (0.5km)
- Pizza di Napoli (0.7km)
- Main companies are Samos Taxi and Radio Taxi Samos.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Vathy Port Stop
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisWCTicket Office- 08:00-20:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Steki tou Manoli (0.3km)
- Ouzeri tou Nikou (0.5km)
- Taverna Akrogiali (0.7km)
- Main companies are Samos Taxi and Radio Taxi Samos.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Karlovasi Port Stop
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