- Must visit
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
The city’s main archaeological museum, presenting Macedonian gold, sculpture, pottery, and finds from ancient Thessaloniki.
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 49 m
Ferries per day
5
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Lemnos to Thessaloniki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lemnos to Thessaloniki will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £20.
Of the 5 ferries that leave Lemnos for Thessaloniki every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 01 Aug the direct ferries cover the 203 km distance in an average of 5 h 49 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
The slowest ferries will take 6 h 10 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.










Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Lemnos to Thessaloniki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £24.
Distance: 109 nautical miles (203 km)
Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price |
7h 26m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 11:15 | Arrival Time 16:50 | Duration 5h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 10:15 | Arrival Time 15:50 | Duration 5h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 19:15 | Arrival Time 00:50 | Duration 5h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 15:30 | Arrival Time 21:40 | Duration 6h10 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 12:20 | Arrival Time 18:30 | Duration 6h10 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival Time 18:40 | Duration 6h10 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
The table below shows live departures for Lemnos to Thessaloniki ferries for today, Friday 31 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:15 Lemnos | 5h35 | 15:50 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:15 Lemnos | 5h35 | 16:50 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:20 Lemnos | 6h10 | 18:30 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:30 Lemnos | 6h10 | 18:40 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:15 Lemnos | 5h35 | 0:50 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect |
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Ferries from Lemnos to Thessaloniki run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 26m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 02:50, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 109 nautical miles (203 km) distance in 5h 35m. There are 1 sailings per week. Ferries from Lemnos to Thessaloniki are available to foot passengers.


Distance 109 nautical miles (203 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 5h 35m |
First ferry 2:50 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Thessaloniki — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Thessaloniki trip today.
The city’s main archaeological museum, presenting Macedonian gold, sculpture, pottery, and finds from ancient Thessaloniki.
A rich survey of Byzantine art and daily life, with icons, mosaics, textiles, and thoughtfully curated permanent galleries.
A compact museum inside the White Tower tracing Thessaloniki’s urban history through multimedia and historical displays.
The city’s landmark seafront promenade, ideal for walking or cycling with sculpture, gardens, and open views across the bay.
A lively central square by the sea, framed by notable architecture and often used as the starting point for exploring the centre.
The old upper town with Ottoman and Macedonian houses, quiet lanes, small squares, and some of the best city viewpoints.
Layered baked dish of aubergine, minced meat and béchamel. A Greek classic widely loved in Thessaloniki tavernas and homes.
Sesame-crusted bread ring sold by street vendors and bakeries. It is Thessaloniki’s signature grab-and-go breakfast snack.
Rich slow-cooked tripe soup with garlic, vinegar and paprika. Traditionally eaten late at night and linked to northern Greek food culture.
Long-running pastry shop famed for bougatsa, savoury pies and Thessaloniki breakfast classics in a busy casual atmosphere.
Historic central taverna known for meze, seafood and classic Macedonian dishes in a lively old-school setting.
Popular sweet shop and café best known for trigona panoramatos, profiteroles and classic Greek desserts.
Moderate for Greece: rooms, tavernas and buses are usually cheaper than Athens and many Western European city breaks.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Round up taxi fares; leave small change in cafés.
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Makedonia Passenger Terminal -> Aristotelous Square, Thessaloniki
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lemnos to Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lemnos to Thessaloniki ferries use the Port Myrina to Port of Thessaloniki port pair. Use this guide to compare Lemnos and Thessaloniki ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Thessaloniki is 1 km from Thessaloniki city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Thessaloniki has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: Kitchen Bar (0.3km), Mpakaliarakia tou Aristou (0.7km), Full tou Meze (0.9km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available inside the passenger terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Thessaloniki.
Available at Port of Thessaloniki: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Port of Thessaloniki: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.