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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Samos to Lesbos
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 35 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Samos to Lesbos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Samos to Lesbos will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Samos for Lesbos on Wed, Jun 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct ferries cover the 179 km distance in an average of 5 h 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest ferries will take 5 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.
1:50 AM5h45Samos7:35 AMLesbos$221One-way0 transfers- 1:30 AM5h30Samos7:00 AMLesbos$221One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 AM5h30Samos6:00 AMLesbos$221One-way0 transfers
- 1:30 AM5h30Samos7:00 AMLesbos$221One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 AM5h30Samos6:00 AMLesbos$221One-way0 transfers
- 1:50 AM5h45Samos7:35 AMLesbos$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Samos to Lesbos
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Samos to Lesbos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 12h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $165.
Distance: 96 nautical miles (179 km)
Compare ferry with
Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $246 Average price |
13h 1m Average total duration Fastest 12h 1m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 20h 12m Average total duration 17h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Samos to Lesbos:
A ferry is $223 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Samos to Lesbos costing on average $246 (€198).
Other travel options to Lesbos take longer:
Flight takes on average 17h 12m.
Samos to Lesbos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 5h45 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 5h45 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 5h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Live departures
Samos to Lesbos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Samos to Lesbos ferries for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM Samos | 5h30 | 6:00 AM Lesbos | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:30 AM Samos | 5h30 | 7:00 AM Lesbos | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:50 AM Samos | 5h45 | 7:35 AM Lesbos | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Samos to Lesbos
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Ferries from Samos to Lesbos run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12h 1m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 13:30. The fastest ferry covers the 96 nautical miles (179 km) distance in 5h 10m. There are 3 sailings per week. Ferries from Samos to Lesbos are available to foot passengers.
Distance 96 nautical miles (179 km) |
Average sailing duration 12h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 5h 10m |
First ferry 12:30 AM |
Last ferry 1:30 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 3 days |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Samos to LesbosYou can travel by ferry between Samos to Lesbos with Blue Star Ferries for as low as $22 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Ferry from Samos to Lesbos
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Samos 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
Popular ports from Samos to 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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