Ferry from Athens (port of Lavrio) to Kavala

Take advantage of the available discounts and travel by ferry from Athens to Kavala with lower-cost ferry tickets. Some indicative passenger categories that are entitled to discounts up to 50% are:

• Students (Greek Public Universities)
• Children
• Infants

Note: infants and toddlers up to 4 years travel for free, while children 5-10 years old are entitled to a 50% discount.

Cabins & accommodation

The trip to Kavala is quite long, so most ferries have cabins. Alternatively, you can book a numbered seat.

Luggage

Ferry companies, such as Seajets, are usually quite flexible when it comes to luggage size and weight. You can keep your luggage next to you or store your bags and suitcases in the designated luggage area on the ferry to Kavala.

Good to know: bear in mind that there is no check-in procedure for luggage items.

Tip: each ferry company has its own baggage allowance policy. We recommend that you don't carry more than 50 kg of luggage to avoid delays due to restricted space in the luggage area.

Pets on board

You can travel with your pet on the ferry to Kavala from Athens free of charge. Before your trip, make sure to carry along the necessary certificates, tickets and any pet supplies.

For more details, take a look at our guide on ferry travel with a pet in Greece.

Here are some travel tips for your trip from Athens (Lavrio) to Kavala:

• As the port of Lavrio gets quite busy in summer, it is highly recommended that you arrive at least 1 hr before boarding to avoid delays.
• Kavala is one of the most strategic ports of northern Greece as it is directly connected to Ikaria, Lesvos, Lemnos, Samos, Chios etc. Check out our Map of Ferries to find ideas and suggestions to organize your island hopping in the Greek islands!
• Weather conditions might affect the time of departure. You can see any changes through our Ferryhopper App.

Where to take the ferry from Athens to Kavala

You can catch the ferry to Kavala from the port of Lavrio in Athens.

The port of Lavrio is located about 60 km from the center of Athens and about 35 km from Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos. The Attica KTEL operates daily bus services from Pedion Areos to the port of Lavrio which takes about 2 hr, depending on traffic.