The cheapest and fastest ferries from Thessaloniki to Samos
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
17 h 20 m
Average duration
18 h
Ferries per day
4
Distance
465 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Thessaloniki to Samos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thessaloniki to Samos will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £37.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Thessaloniki for Samos every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 06 Jun the direct ferries cover the 465 km distance in an average of 18 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 17 h 20 m .
The slowest ferries will take 18 h 45 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.
21:5518h35Thessaloniki16:30Samos£371One-way0 changes
21:3018h45Thessaloniki16:15Samos£371One-way0 changes
19:3017h20Thessaloniki12:50Samos£411One-way0 changes
18:3017h20Thessaloniki11:50Samos£411One-way0 changes
19:3017h20Thessaloniki12:50Samos£411One-way0 changes
18:3017h20Thessaloniki11:50Samos£411One-way0 changes
21:5518h35Thessaloniki16:30Samos£371One-way0 changes
21:3018h45Thessaloniki16:15Samos£371One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Thessaloniki to Samos
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Samos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £37, and a flight costs an average of £46.
Distance: 251 nautical miles (465 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£39 Average Price Cheapest | £144 Average Price |
18h 47m Average total duration 17h 47m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Thessaloniki to Samos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:00 | Arrival Time 19:35 | Duration 18h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 19:30 | Arrival Time 12:50 | Duration 17h20 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 05:00 | Arrival Time 22:20 | Duration 17h20 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:30 | Arrival Time 16:15 | Duration 18h45 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:55 | Arrival Time 16:30 | Duration 18h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:30 | Arrival Time 11:50 | Duration 17h20 | Sailing Days Fri |
Compare prices and tickets Thessaloniki to Samos by ferry or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Thessaloniki to Samos
Ferries from Thessaloniki to Samos run on average 2 times per day, taking around 17h 47m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:20, the last at 21:30. The fastest ferry covers the 251 nautical miles (465 km) distance in 16h 20m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Thessaloniki to Samos are available to foot passengers.

Distance 251 nautical miles (465 km) |
Average sailing duration 17h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 16h 20m |
First ferry 0:20 |
Last ferry 21:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Thessaloniki to SamosYou can travel by ferry between Thessaloniki to Samos with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Thessaloniki to Samos ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki and Samos
- 08:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 14:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Kitchen Bar (0.3km)
- Mpakaliarakia tou Aristou (0.7km)
- Full tou Meze (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxiway and Taxiplon.
- Free
- Bus Line 31, Stop: OASTH
- 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
- 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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