The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Lemnos
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
12 h 50 m
Average duration
12 h 50 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Lemnos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Lemnos will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £26.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Athens for Lemnos every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu 04 Dec the direct ferries cover the 247 km distance in an average of 12 h 50 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 12 h 50 m .
The slowest ferries will take 12 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Lemnos
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Lemnos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £24.
Distance: 133 nautical miles (247 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£46 Average Price Cheapest | £70 Average Price |
11h 13m Average total duration 10h 13m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Athens to Lemnos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 22:30 | Arrival Time 07:10 | Duration 8h40 | Sailing Days Mon |
Live departures
Athens to Lemnos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Lemnos ferries for tomorrow, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:30 Athens | 12h50 | 04:20 Lemnos | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Lemnos
Ferries from Athens to Lemnos run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 13m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:05, the last at 21:45. The fastest ferry covers the 133 nautical miles (247 km) distance in 8h 55m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Lemnos are available to foot passengers.


Distance 133 nautical miles (247 km) |
Average sailing duration 10h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 8h 55m |
First ferry 01:05 |
Last ferry 21:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Seajets, Blue Star Ferries from Athens to LemnosYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Lemnos with Seajets, Blue Star Ferries for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Seajets
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Athens to Lemnos ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Lemnos by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lemnos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Lavrio, which is located around 38.4 miles (61.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Myrina (Limnos), located 7.6 miles (12.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Lemnos
- 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Steki tou Andrea (0.3km)
- Agoni Grammi (0.4km)
- To Limeni (0.5km)
- Main companies are Rafina Taxi and Taxi Athens.
- Free
- Bus Line 314, Rafina Bus Stop
- 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Steki Tou Mina (0.3km)
- To Perivoli (0.5km)
- Ta Karnaria (0.7km)
- Main companies are Lavrio Taxi and Laurium Taxi Services.
- Free
- Bus Line 120, Lavrio Port Stop
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Grammofono (0.3km)
- Manos (0.5km)
- To Limanaki (0.7km)
- Main companies are Styl Taxi and Mert.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Mirina Stop
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