Athens to Limnos ferry - Times and cheap Blue Star Ferries ferry tickets

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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Limnos

Showing times and prices for 07 Nov

Cheapest price

£45

Average price

£45

Fastest journey

9 h 50 m

Average duration

9 h 50 m

Ferries per day

1

Distance

198 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Limnos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Athens to Limnos will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £45.

Fast ferries

Of the 1 ferries that leave Athens for Limnos every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, 07 Nov the direct ferries cover the 198 km distance in an average of 9 h 50 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 50 m .

The slowest ferries will take 9 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.

Blue Star Ferries
17:009h50
Athens
02:50Limnos
£451One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Limnos

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Limnos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £40.

Distance: 106 nautical miles (198 km)

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£40

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Cheapest

£77

Average Price

9h 4m

Average total duration

8h 4m

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1h 0m

Additional time*

3h 50m

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Fastest

50m

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3h 0m

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Athens to Limnos ferry times

The table below shows live departures for Athens to Limnos ferries for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

Last updated at 09:00
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
blue_star_ferries17:00 Athens
8h15
01:15 Limnos0 changesdirect

This is the last ferry of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Athens to Limnos

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Ferries from Athens to Limnos run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 4m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.

There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 03:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 106 nautical miles (198 km) distance in 6h 0m. There are 4 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Limnos are available to foot passengers.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Blue Star Ferries
Distance
106 nautical miles (198 km)
Average sailing duration
8h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
£24
Ferries per day
1
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
4
Fastest ferry
6h 0m
First ferry
03:05
Last ferry
23:55
Cabins
Available
Vehicles
Available
Foot passengers
Available
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Athens to LimnosYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Limnos with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Blue Star Ferries

About
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek ferry company that operates a fleet of ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and vehicles across the Aegean Sea and the Adriatic Sea. The company was founded in 1965 and is based in Piraeus, Greece. Blue Star Ferries operates ferry services between the Greek mainland and the Cyclades, Dodecanese, and Northern Aegean islands, as well as between the Greek mainland and Italy.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 0m
Cheapest Price
£37
Blue Star Ferries frequency
1 a day
Additional luggage
Additional luggage allowed for a fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations possible up to 24 hours before departure with varying refund rates
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurants, cafes, and bars available serving meals and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible areas and facilities available on most vessels. Assistance available upon request.
Pets
Small pets allowed in designated areas. Must be in carriers or leashed. Not allowed in restaurants.
Cabin reservation
Economy cabins to luxury suites available. Must be booked in advance
Car on board

FAQs: Athens to Limnos ferries

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Limnos 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 Limnos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Athens to Limnos can start from as little as £24 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Athens to Limnos is £41; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by ferry from Athens to Limnos is 6 h   to travel the 123 mile long journey, with around there are 2 ferries per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Athens to Limnos leaves at 00: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last ferry from Athens to Limnos leaves at 23: 45.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Athens to Limnos without having to change trains with Blue Star Ferries. There are 2 direct ferries from Athens to Limnos each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, you can book a cabin on sailings from Athens to Limnos with Blue Star Ferries
Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Athens to Limnos is possible with Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Athens to Limnos is possible with Blue Star Ferries. We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need to book your travel to the departure port, check our trains, buses, and flight options on Omio.
Take the Athens to Limnos ferry with Blue Star Ferries. However, it's always good to check out all possible ferry operators for the journey from Athens to Limnos as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The cheapest month to travel from Athens to Limnos by ferry is October.
Yes, you can take a ferry from Athens to Limnos.

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Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Limnos

Athens
Limnos
LavrioWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
carConnection
Car connection
Leoforos Lavriou, Exit 2
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • To Steki Tou Mina (0.3km)
  • To Perivoli (0.5km)
  • Ta Karnaria (0.7km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Lavrio Taxi and Laurium Taxi Services.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Lavrio
  • Bus Line 120, Lavrio Port Stop
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
  • Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
carConnection
Car connection
Leoforos Posidonos, Exit to Akti Miaouli
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
  • To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
  • Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Port of Piraeus
  • Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station

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