Kavala – Athens (Lavrio)
Ferries to Athens
Kavala – Athens (Lavrio)
Ferries to Athens
Depending on the season their are about 3 weekly sailings between Kavala and Athens (Lavrio). 4 ferry operators provide the ferries from Kavala to Athens (Lavrio), Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Nel Lines & Aegean Sea Lines.Kavala Athens (Lavrio) ferries take around 14 hours 30 minutes. The ferry costs between $210 and $607, 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 Kavala to Athens (Lavrio).
The earliest Kavala Athens (Lavrio) ferry typically departs Kavala at about 08:20 and the last ferry usually leaves at 16:30.
Ferries from Kavala to Athens (Lavrio) sail in around 14 hours 30 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 13 hours 40 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 3 weekly sailings from Kavala to Athens (Lavrio) provided by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Nel Lines & Aegean Sea Lines. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 3 sailings weekly. Nel Lines provide 0 sailings weekly. Aegean Sea Lines provide 0 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Kavala to Athens (Lavrio) typically range between $210* and $607*. On average the Kavala Athens (Lavrio) ferry is $216*. The cheapest Kavala Athens (Lavrio) ferry prices start from $210*. The average price for a foot passenger is $212*. The average price for a car is $1209*.
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 July 25.
The distance between Kavala to Athens (Lavrio) is approximately 204 miles (329km) or 177 nautical miles.
Yes, Kavala Athens (Lavrio) ferries allow cars onboard with SeaJets between Kavala and Athens (Lavrio). To view car ferry tickets and prices between Kavala and Athens (Lavrio) use our Deal Finder.
SeaJets allow foot passengers on Kavala Athens (Lavrio) ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Kavala to Athens (Lavrio).
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| Kavala - Athens (Lavrio) Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Athens | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Nel Lines & Aegean Sea Lines | |
| Average Price | $216 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 14 h 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 13 h 40 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:30 | |
| Distance | 177 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Located in the east of Macedonia, in northern Greece, is the city and port of Kavala. The city lies on the Bay of Kavala and is just across from the Greek island of Thasos, and is roughly 160 km from Thessaloniki, 37 km from Drama and 56 km from Xanthi. The city has a rich history and there are many things to see and do whilst there. Dominating the top of the peninsular, where the old city stood, is the Castle of Kavala. Repeated reconstruction work and repairs to the castle's fortifications by the Byzantines, Venetians and Turks has left traces on its walls. In its current form, the castle was built in the first part of the 15th century on a foundation dating back to the Byzantine period. Other sites of interest include Kamares (the old aqueduct) which was constructed in the Roman/Byzantine period, the Imaret and the House of Mehmet Ali in the Old Town square.
From the city's port ferries operate to Agios Efstratios, Limnos, Lavrio, Kirikos, Chios, Karlovassi, Psara, Vathi and Mytilene.
Lavrio is a town and port located at the tip of the Attiki Peninsular and is not that popular with visitors as it doesn't seem to be mentioned very much in guidebooks about Greece. This is surprising especially given that it is home to the oldest and largest ancient amphitheatre in the country and also to a giant hole that would be popular to visitors who enjoy unexplained phenomena. In ancient times the town was known for its mining and industry and in fact the large columns from the temple of Posideon at nearby Sounion were mined in the town. There are also silver mines in the town that date back to prehistoric times.
Although the town's port is less important than the Port of Piraeus, it still plays an important role in the development of the region. The port can accommodate passenger ferries, commercial boats, fishing boats and yachts and is the perfect port of departure for passenger ferries departing to the Cyclades and to islands in the eastern Aegean.
