Getting from Agios Efstratios to Kavala

If you are heading to Kavala from Agios Efstratios you are making your way to a port city in northern Greece on the Macedonian coast, with a Byzantine castle above the harbour, a Roman aqueduct running through the upper town and the archaeological site of Philippi just 15 kilometres inland.

Take the ferry

There is a direct ferry from Agios Efstratios to Kavala running 3 to 4 times a week year-round, taking around 6 hours 25 minutes to 7 hours. It is one of the most practical direct connections from Agios Efstratios and keeps the journey within the northern Aegean network without going through Athens. Check the schedule before planning around it as the frequency varies by season.

Getting there by air

Kavala has its own airport with connections from Athens. Taking the ferry from Agios Efstratios to Lemnos, which takes around 1 hour 30 minutes, and then flying directly to Kavala from Lemnos is the fastest approach and avoids Athens entirely. Total journey time via this route is around 3 to 4 hours.

Your best option

Take the direct ferry from Agios Efstratios to Kavala. At around 6 to 7 hours it is a manageable day trip by sea and connects the two directly without going through Athens. If time matters more, take the ferry from Agios Efstratios to Lemnos and fly directly to Kavala. If you are traveling with a car, the direct ferry takes your vehicle to the mainland.