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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Lesbos to Athens
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
12 h 15 m
Average duration
12 h 28 m
Ferries per day
3
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 £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £54.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Lesbos for Athens every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 17 Jul the direct ferries cover the 263 km distance in an average of 12 h 28 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 12 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 12 h 35 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.
16:0012h35Lesbos4:35Athens£541One-way0 changes- 22:0012h15Lesbos10:15Athens£541One-way0 changes
- 15:0012h35Lesbos3:35Athens£541One-way0 changes
- 22:0012h15Lesbos10:15Athens£541One-way0 changes
- 16:0012h35Lesbos4:35Athens£541One-way0 changes
- 15:0012h35Lesbos3:35Athens£541One-way0 changes
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 £39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £39, and a flight costs an average of £47.
Distance: 142 nautical miles (263 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£47 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price |
13h 31m Average total duration 12h 31m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Lesbos to Athens Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 10:15 | Duration 12h15 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival Time 19:25 | Duration 9h55 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 12h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 04:35 | Duration 12h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 05:10 | Duration 14h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri |
Live departures
Lesbos to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Lesbos to Athens ferries for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NISSOS SAMOS | 18:00 Mytilene | 12h00 | 6:00 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 31m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £39 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest ferry covers the 142 nautical miles (263 km) distance in 11h 59m. There are 6 sailings per week. Ferries from Lesbos to Athens are available to foot passengers.
Distance 142 nautical miles (263 km) |
Average sailing duration 12h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 6 |
Fastest ferry 11h 59m |
First ferry 0:15 |
Last ferry 23:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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 £39. 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.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Lesbos and Athens
Most Lesbos to Athens ferries use the Mytilene to Port of Piraeus port pair. Use this guide to compare Lesbos and Athens ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Lesbos port do ferries to Athens leave from?
Getting to Mytilene from Lesbos city centre
Mytilene port facilities and services
Mytilene has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Kalnterimi (0.3km), To Kastro (0.5km), Taverna Vafios (0.7km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Mytilene.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mytilene: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Getting to Sigri from Lesbos city centre
Sigri is 37 km from Lesbos city centre. Public transport options include:
Sigri port facilities and services
Sigri has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sigri.
Which Athens port do ferries from Lesbos arrive at?
Getting to Port of Piraeus from Athens city centre
Port of Piraeus port facilities and services
Port of Piraeus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km), To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km), Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in passenger terminals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Piraeus.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Piraeus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Piraeus.
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