Karlovassi – Leros
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Karlovassi – Leros
Ferry to Dodecanese Islands
Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Karlovassi and Leros.SeaJets provides the ferry from Karlovassi to Leros. Karlovassi Leros ferries take around 3 hours 22 minutes. The ferry costs between $125.04 and $248.77, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Karlovassi to Leros.
The earliest Karlovassi Leros ferry typically departs Karlovassi at about 17:20 and the last ferry usually leaves at 17:40.
Ferries from Karlovassi to Leros sail in around 3 hours 22 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 3 hours 20 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Karlovassi to Leros provided by SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Karlovassi to Leros typically range between $125.04* and $248.77*. On average the Karlovassi Leros ferry is $247.35*. The cheapest Karlovassi Leros ferry prices start from $125.04*. The average price for a foot passenger is $247.35*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 July 2025.
The distance between Karlovassi to Leros is approximately 43 miles (69km) or 37 nautical miles.
Yes, Karlovassi Leros ferries allow cars onboard with SeaJets between Karlovassi and Leros. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Karlovassi and Leros use our Deal Finder.
SeaJets allow foot passengers on Karlovassi Leros ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Karlovassi to Leros.
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| Karlovassi - Leros Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Samos | |
| Destination | Dodecanese Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | SeaJets | |
| Average Price | $247 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3 h 22 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3 h 20 m | |
| First Ferry | 17:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:40 | |
| Distance | 37 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Found on the glittering ultramarine coast that kisses the north-western edge of Samos, a roughly oval-shaped island deep in the Greek stretch of the North Aegean Sea, is the charming port-town of Karlovasi. Built in a wedge between a landscape of steep hills, the town is picture-perfect in its guise as an idyllic Mediterranean community. Traditional white-walled apartment blocks rise in anarchic tiers upon slopes coloured deep-green with Mediterranean pines, while a web of narrow lanes snake idly through the suburbs. The waterfront is lined by a sweeping promenade studded with alfresco restaurants and bars and canvas stalls selling local wares. Beyond them, in the warm shallows of the Aegean Sea, yachts and sailboats bob gently on their moorings. The port in Karlovasi is found at the north-eastern edge of town. It is a small site featuring a handful of piers that jut into a section of the sea sheltered by an arcing breakwater. Incoming ferries dock along the edge of the largest pier where facilities are limited to just a check-in booth and a short stay car-park. Travelling to and from the harbour can prove difficult. The island is hewn from rugged mountains that are split by just a few “main” roads, while most of the villages, Karlovasi included, are designed around a cramped network of streets more suited to pedestrians than cars. A few public buses travel between the towns and villages found nestled in the niches between the hills. Most services travel to the synonymous capital of Samos; this quaint, bay-side town sitting at the end of the number 62 highway which curves away from the heart of Karlovasi and traces the island’s rocky northern coastline east. A number of routes currently operate from the port in Karlovasi throughout the week. Services hosted by Hellenic Seaways sail to several of the islands that speckle the Aegean Sea; including Chios, Limnos and the port-city of Mytilene on the isle of Lesbos to the north; and Mykonos, Syros and the town of Evdilos on Ikaria in the west. A couple of other routes head to the city district of Piraeus and the town of Kavala further away on the Greek mainland.
Found on the southern part of the Aegean Sea, Leros is a relatively small Greek island with a population of just over 7000 people. There are numerous crossings from the port each day, nearly all of them are used to connect Leros with the neighbouring Greek islands. Famous for the myriad of beaches along the shoreline, Leros is a popular tourist destination, especially in the summer months. The island is renowned for its wide variation of beaches, offering a number of sand and pebble beaches made for visitors to bask in the warm weather. It is the idyllic setting for those wishing to enjoy peace and quiet, whilst experiencing authentic Greek culture. There is also diving and snorkelling opportunities at some of the beaches to add some adventure to the serene lifestyle. Away from the beaches, much like many of the Greek islands, Leros has an abundance of green valleys and picturesque bays to admire whilst enjoying some traditional Greek food. For those hoping to sample some of the island’s history, the archaeology museum and the churches are popular with tourists; the city of Platanos also hosts some interesting, rustic buildings. All of the major cities that are designed to accommodate tourists are situated fairly close to the port, the capital city of Agia Marina can be reached within an hour long walk. For the cities a little further from the port, there are bus services available, stopping directly outside the ferry terminal.
