Ferries from Vathi (Samos) to Piraeus
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The ferry crossing from Samos to Piraeus is covered by the sailing company Anek Superfast - Blue Star Ferries who have 6 weekly sailings available with travel times ranging between 9 hours 50 minutes and 11 hours with primarily morning and afternoon boarding. Ferries on this route can transport both foot passengers and vehicles. For your comfort, services such as bars, shops and self service restaurants will be available during the crossing. Also, you can select from regular seating or various cabin options when booking.
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| Route: | VATHI (SAMOS) - PIRAEUS |
|---|---|
| Average Weekly Sailings: | 3 weekly sailings |
| Sailing Days: | Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday |
| No. of Operators: | 1 |
| Operators: | ANEK SUPERFAST - BLUE STAR FERRIES |
| First Ferry: | 03:00 |
| Last Ferry: | 15:45 |
| Average trip duration: | 10 h 30 min |
| Distance: | 361.98 Km |
🛳️ 20% Discount for Early Booking
📅 Validity Period
• Until February 28, 2025 for new bookings and ticket issuance.
• Valid for travel until December 31, 2025 for one-way or round-trip tickets.
📍 Destinations
• Ancona Igoumenitsa / Patras / Korfu: Discount applies to all fares for individual passengers and the following vehicle categories:
🚗 Car (CAR)
🚙 Electric car (EV CAR 0-40% BAT)
🚗 Car with roof box over 2 m (CAR WITH ROOF BOX OVER 2M HIGH)
🚙 Electric car with roof box over 2 m (EV CAR 0-40% BAT, ROOF BOX OVER 2M HIGH)
🚐 Minibus up to 6 m long and 2 m high (MINIBUS LOW UP TO 6M LONG AND 2M HIGH)
🚐 Electric minibus up to 6 m long and 2 m high (EV MINIBUS LOW UP TO 6M LONG AND 2M HIGH 0-40% BAT)
🚛 Trailers up to 3 m long (BAGGAGE TRL UP TO 3M)
🏍️ Motorcycles (MOTORCYCLE / MOTO 3-4 WHEELS)
• Bari Igoumenitsa / Patras / Korfu and Venice Igoumenitsa / Patras: Discount applies to all fares for individual passengers and vehicles, excluding campers over 10 m long (CAMPER XL).
🔄 Modifications and Changes
• If changes to date or itinerary are made after February 28, 2025, the difference between the early booking fare and the flyer fare will be charged.
• In case of change to open-date tickets after February 28, 2025, the difference between the early booking fare and the flyer fare will apply to new dates.
💰 Refund Policy
• Early booking tickets are non-refundable, but cancellation refunds will only be for fuel surcharge and EU ETS environmental surcharge.
• Tickets can be issued with open return (outbound with early booking discount, return with flyer fare without further early booking discount).
• Tickets initially issued with early booking discount are valid until 31.12.2025, even in case of replacements (e.g., change of travel date).
🤑 Combining Other Discounts
• The 20% discount applies on top of any other discounts, except for the child discount.
⏳ Booking Deadline
• Tickets must be issued within 10 days from the booking date.
⚠️ Limitations
• Limited capacity for early booking.
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20% discount - valid until 28 Feb 2025
Passengers with tickets for routes between Italy or Greece with Anek Superfast receive a 30% discount on onward tickets to the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Crete and the Northeast Aegean islands with Blue Star Ferries.
30% discount
Children under 5 travel free, but will not be designated seating or accommodation.
100% discount
Children aged between 5 and 10 receive a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
The offer provides a 30% discount on tickets to the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Sporades, Saronic Islands, Crete, and the Northeastern Aegean Islands when combined with a Superfast Ferries ticket for the Adriatic Sea. The discount is valid for one-way or round-trip tickets for passengers and vehicles (all categories) on domestic routes.
However, the discount does not apply to fuel surcharges, pet transport fees, or the Pure cabin supplement. Additionally, discounts cannot be combined, and only the most advantageous offer will be applied. Tickets for both the Adriatic Sea and domestic routes must be purchased at the same time.
30% discount
Passengers traveling with pets must declare it at the time of ticket booking. The issuance of the ticket for the pet is mandatory and requires the registration of the following information: pet passport or health book number, category (e.g., companion, therapy, assistance), size (large > 10 kg or small <= 10 kg), and onboard location (in cabin, in kennel, or on deck).
Travel companions must carry the pet’s health book and, for EU residents, the pet passport. They must follow boarding procedures and are responsible for the animal’s care, safety, and hygiene during the journey. For dogs, cats, and ferrets, a rabies vaccination certificate is mandatory. Each passenger may travel with a maximum of 5 pets, all vaccinated and with a health book.
The port of Vathi has connections to Piraeus, various Cyclades islands, the Dodecanese and the Eastern Aegean. In the summer period there is also a daily connection with Turkey - Kusadasi. There are facilities for private boats and yachts at the port. The port is well connected to the villages and beaches of the island by bus and the bus station is about 10 minutes from the port, in the center of Vathi. On the island of Samos there is the "Aristarchos" international airport, about 20 kilometers from the center of Vathy.... [More information]
Address: Sofouli, Vathi 831 00, Greece
Directions: Google Map @ Vathi (Samos), port
Piraeus is the historic port of Athens and is located in the Saronic Gulf and is one of the world's largest passenger transport ports. It was expanded and modernized for the Olympics in 2004 making it a major transport hub not only in the Aegean, throughout the Mediterranean. The commercial activities have been moved to Keratsini, Ikonion and Aspopyrgos, making this the major port for ferries, ships and goods to the Greek islands. Piraeus has soap and sugar factories, distilleries, and shipyards and has become the industrial heartland of Greece, helping to redefine the landscape and boost Gree... [More information]
Want to learn more about your trip from VATHI (SAMOS) to PIRAEUS?
The duration of the crossing from VATHI (SAMOS) to PIRAEUS is usually 11 hours with ANEK SUPERFAST - BLUE STAR FERRIES. Travel times may vary depending on the date and time of departure.
The ferry operator ANEK SUPERFAST - BLUE STAR FERRIES carries out 6 weekly itineraries. The number of crossings may vary depending on the time of year.
The price of the ticket from VATHI (SAMOS) to PIRAEUS varies according to the date and time of departure and the offers available at the time of booking. Our website always gives you the best available price. Book now and save.
The ferries on this route are able to transport both passengers and vehicles.
If you are looking for information on your return journey, click this link Ferries from PIRAEUS to VATHI (SAMOS) .