Ferries from Kavala to Thassos (and return)

The Thassos to Kavala ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article.

If you are visiting Thessaloniki , it’s a good idea to plan spending couple of days in Kavala, which is close by. And since you are here, hop on a ferry to Thassos , an island know for its beautiful beaches and archeological sites.

Thassos, Limnos or Prinos?

The island of Thassos is served by two ports: Limmos and Prinos (or Skala Prinos). So make sure to look for the ports rather than the island when you want to check the schedules or book the tickets online.

How long does it take to get from Kavala to Thassos?

The ferry journey between Kavala and Thassos takes between 25 min and 1 h 45 min, depending on the port and the vessel you choose.

Is there a high speed ferry between Kavala and Thassos?

Yes.

How much does it cost to get from Kavala to Thassos by ferry?

The price depends on the port you choose, on the type of ferry and seat.

The Kavala to Prinos route is run by Thassos Ferries and an adult ticket costs €4.60, one way on a regular ferry. More details can be found here.

The Kavala to Limnos route is run by Nel Lines and an adult airline type of seat costs €16, while if you want to stay in a 2-bed external cabin you’d pay €40 per person.

How many ferries per day depart from Kavala to Thassos during the low season?

During the low season , the following ferries run between Kavala and Limnos:

• Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun at 6:10 p.m.
• Wed at 12:25 a.m.
• Fri at 12:30 a.m.

How many ferries per day depart from Kavala to Thassos during the high season?

During the 2010 high season (summer) the following ferries are available between Kavala and Thassos:

to Prinos

• at 6:25 a.m., daily except on Sun until Dec 24
• at 9 a.m., daily, until Sept 30 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)
• at 11:45 a.m., daily except on Sun, Jul 1 to Aug 31 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)
• at 12:00 p.m. , on Sun, Jul 4 to Aug 29 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)
• at 12:15 p.m., daily except on Sun, until Dec 24
• at 2 p.m., daily, Jul 1 to Oct 31 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)
• at 4:15 p.m., daily except on Sun, Jul 1 to Aug 31 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)
• at 5:00 p.m., on Sun, Jul 4 to Aug 29 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)
• at 5:30 p.m., daily except on Sun, Jul 1 to Aug 31 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)
• at 7:15 p.m., Sun, Jul 4 to Aug 29 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)
• at 8 p.m., daily except on Sun, Jul 1 to Aug 31 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)
• at 8:45 p.m., on Sun, Jul 4 to Aug 29 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)

to Limnos

• at 7:55 a.m., Mon to Sat, until Dec 24
• at 2 p.m., Mon to Sat, until Dec 24

Are there any overnight journeys between Kavala and Thassos?

Yes, during the low season.

Where can I buy tickets from?

Only the Kavala to Limnos route can be booked online here and of course, you can buy tickets from the port as well.

Does everyone charge the same prices?

The prices should be the same on the online booking sites, on the ferry companies’ websites and in the ports.

How about the ferries from Thassos to Kavala?

During the 2010 high season, the following ferries are available between the island of Thassos and Kavala:

from Prinos

• at 7:10 a.m., Mon to Sat, until Dec 24
• at 7:15 a.m., daily, until Sept 30 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)
• at 10 a.m., daily except on Sun, Jul 1 to Aug 31 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)
• at 10:15 a.m., Sun, Jul 4 to Aug 29 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)
• at 12:15 p.m., daily, Jul 1 to Aug 31 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)
• at 1 p.m., Mon to Sat, until Dec 24
• at 2:30 p.m., daily Jul 1 to Aug 31 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)
• at 3 p.m., Sun, Jul 4 to Aug 29 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)
• at 3:45 p.m., daily, Jul 1 to Aug 31 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)
• at 5:30 p.m., Sun, Jul 4 to Aug 29 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)
• at 6:15 p.m., daily except on Sun, Jul 1 to Aug 31 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)
• at 7 p.m., Sun, Jul 4 to Aug 29 (2 vessels from 2 different companies)

from Limnos

• at 8:50 a.m., Mon to Sat, until Dec 24
• at 3:15 p.m., Mon to Sat, until Dec 24

During the low season, the following ferries are available from Limnos to Kavala:

• Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat at 12 p.m.
• Wed at 1:45 p.m.
• Fri at 12:40 p.m.




Important note:

The ferry companies submit their schedule each week to the Ministry of Mercantile Marine, hence there might be changes from week to week. So make sure to check the schedule prior to booking or departing.

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