The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Limnos
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
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.
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.


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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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£40 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price |
9h 4m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:00 Athens | 8h15 | 01:15 Limnos | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Limnos
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.

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 |
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
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.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Limnos
- 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
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