Vathi – Leros
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Vathi – Leros
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Vathi and Leros. Hellenic Seaways provides the ferry from Vathi to Leros. Vathi Leros ferries cost between $72 and $123, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Vathi Leros ferry typically departs Vathi at about 03:15 and the last ferry usually leaves at 14:20.
Ferries from Vathi to Leros sail in around 4 hours 35 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 4 hours 15 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Vathi to Leros provided by Hellenic Seaways. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Vathi to Leros typically range between $71* and $122*. On average the Vathi Leros ferry is $71*. The cheapest Vathi Leros ferry prices start from $71*. The average price for a foot passenger is $71*.
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 June 25.
The distance between Vathi to Leros is approximately 39 miles (63km) or 34 nautical miles.
Yes, Vathi Leros ferries allow cars onboard with Hellenic Seaways between Vathi and Leros. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Vathi and Leros use our Deal Finder.
Hellenic Seaways allow foot passengers on Vathi Leros ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Vathi to Leros.
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| Vathi - Leros Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Samos | |
| Destination Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Hellenic Seaways | |
| Average Price | $71 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4 h 35 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 4 h 15 m | |
| First Ferry | 03:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 14:20 | |
| Distance | 34 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 June 2025.
The town of Vathi is located on the Greek island of Samos, which lies in the north Aegean Sea, and is the island's largest town and capital. The town was built around a large bay and is full of Aegean colour and atmosphere which is just as well as tourism is the town's main source of income. The town is also home to one of three ports on the island and is located in the centre of the eastern part of the bay which is also called Vathi. Limin Vatheos or Kato Vathi, as the locals call it, is the most lively place on the island, especially during the summer tourist season. There have been many archaeological finds on the island that bear testament to the island's past. Popular with tourists is the historic church of Agios Spyridon, the building that housed the Parliament, the Town Hall and the Archaeological and the Byzantine Museum which are all evidence of the historic past of the island.
From the town's port, ferry services operate to the Greek mainland and to many other Greek islands with conventional and high speed ferries. Destinations include Piraeus, Icaria, Chios, Mytiline, the Cyclades, the islands of the North Aegean and the Dodecanese Islands.
Leros is a Greek island and is one of the Dodecanese group of islands and lies between the islands of Patmos and Kalymnos. Legend has it that Leros is where the goddess Artemis would go hunt as it was home to a large population of deer. The island's long history can easily be observed in the many ancient monuments that are spread around the island. Popular attractions include the Medieval Castle and the island's interesting museums. The most visited places on the island are Alinda and Agia Marina but for the more adventurous, a drive around the island will not disappoint as there are a number of lovely beaches with crystal clear waters waiting to be discovered. The island is also popular with scuba divers who visit to explore the many ancient shipwrecks that lie on the seabed around the island.
From the island's port there are daily ferry connections to the port of Piraeus and by conventional ferry and hydrofoil to most of the Greek islands of the Dodecanese like Patmos, Lipsi, Samos, Kos, Rhodes, Symi and Nisyros. There are also weekly connection to some of the islands of the Cyclades like Syros and Amorgos.
