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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Lesbos to Athens
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
14 h 10 m
Average duration
14 h 10 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Lesbos to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lesbos to Athens will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £40.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Lesbos for Athens every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue 02 Dec the direct ferries cover the 263 km distance in an average of 14 h 10 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 14 h 10 m .
The slowest ferries will take 14 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.
Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Lesbos to Athens
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Lesbos 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 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £54.
Distance: 142 nautical miles (263 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£49 Average Price Cheapest | £96 Average Price |
13h 37m Average total duration 12h 37m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lesbos to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Lesbos to Athens ferries for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 16:00 Lesbos | 12h00 | 04:00 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Lesbos to Athens
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Ferries from Lesbos to Athens run on average 1 times per day, taking around 12h 37m. 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 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 142 nautical miles (263 km) distance in 11h 30m. There are 5 sailings per week. Ferries from Lesbos to Athens are available to foot passengers.
Distance 142 nautical miles (263 km) |
Average sailing duration 12h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 11h 30m |
First ferry 00:15 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Lesbos to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Lesbos 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
FAQs: Lesbos to Athens ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lesbos 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.
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Mytilene, which is located around 27.3 miles (44 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.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Lesbos and Athens
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
WC
Ticket Office
- 08:00 - 20:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Kalnterimi (0.3km)
- To Kastro (0.5km)
- Taverna Vafios (0.7km)
- Main companies are Lesvos Taxi and Mytilene Taxi Services.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Mytilene Port
Accessibility
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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