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

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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Leros to Athens

Showing times and prices for 04 Dec

Cheapest price

£50

Average price

£50

Fastest journey

9 h 20 m

Average duration

9 h 35 m

Ferries per day

2

Distance

291 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Leros to Athens will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £50.

Fast ferries

Of the 2 ferries that leave Leros for Athens every day 2 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 291 km distance in an average of 9 h 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 20 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 FerriesBLUE STAR PATMOS
00:309h50
Lakki Port
10:20Port of Piraeus
£501One-way
0 changes
Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR 2
23:009h20
Lakki Port
08:20Port of Piraeus
£501One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare ferry and flight for Leros to Athens

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Leros to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £40. 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 £40, and a flight costs an average of £57.

Distance: 157 nautical miles (291 km)

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Flight

£51

Average Price

Cheapest

£135

Average Price

10h 54m

Average total duration

9h 54m

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1h 0m

Additional time*

3h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

58m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

Blue Star Ferries

Most popular ferry company

Olympic Air

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Leros to Athens Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
22:45
Arrival Time
08:10
Duration
9h25
Sailing Days
Tue
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
23:00
Arrival Time
08:20
Duration
9h20
Sailing Days
Thu
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
00:30
Arrival Time
10:20
Duration
9h50
Sailing Days
Thu

Live departures

Leros to Athens ferry times

The table below shows live departures for Leros to Athens ferries for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

Last updated at 09:58
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
blue_star_ferries20:00 Leros
9h25
05:25 Athens0 changesdirect
blue_star_ferriesBLUE STAR PATMOS22:30 Lakki Port
9h50
08:20 Port of Piraeus0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Leros to Athens

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Ferries from Leros to Athens run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 54m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.

There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 157 nautical miles (291 km) distance in 9h 25m. There are 4 sailings per week. Ferries from Leros to Athens 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
157 nautical miles (291 km)
Average sailing duration
9h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
£40
Ferries per day
1
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
4
Fastest ferry
9h 25m
First ferry
00:30
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 Leros to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Leros to Athens with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £40. 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
9h 25m
Cheapest Price
£45
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: Leros to Athens ferries

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

FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Leros (Island) to Athens can start from as little as £44 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Leros (Island) to Athens is £56; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Leros (Island) to Athens ferry travel time is 9 h 25 min   for the 180 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Leros (Island) to Athens leaves at 01: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last ferry from Leros (Island) to Athens leaves at 23: 55.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Leros (Island) to Athens without having to change trains with Blue Star Ferries. There is 1 direct ferry from Leros (Island) to Athens each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, you can book a cabin on sailings from Leros (Island) to Athens with Blue Star Ferries
Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Leros (Island) to Athens is possible with Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Leros (Island) to Athens 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 Leros (Island) to Athens ferry with Blue Star Ferries. However, it's always good to check out all possible ferry operators for the journey from Leros (Island) to Athens as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Leros, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Piraeus, located 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Leros (Island) to Athens by ferry is June.
You have options as you can travel to Athens from Leros (Island) 2 different ways: ferry or flight.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leros and Athens

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Athens
The major port for departures in Leros is Port of Leros. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Port of Leros for your trip from Leros to Athens.
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Epar.Od. Xirokampou-Parthenou, Exit Lakki
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Mylos Fish Restaurant (0.3km)
  • To Steki Tou Mentiou (0.5km)
  • Pirofani (0.7km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Leros Taxi and Lakki Taxi.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Port of Leros
  • Bus Line 1, Lakki Stop

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