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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Limnos to Athens

Showing times and prices for 20 Mar

Cheapest price

£36

Average price

£36

Fastest journey

8 h 50 m

Average duration

8 h 50 m

Ferries per day

1

Distance

198 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Limnos to Athens will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £36.

Fast ferries

Of the 1 ferries that leave Limnos 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 Fri 20 Mar the direct ferries cover the 198 km distance in an average of 8 h 50 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h 50 m .

The slowest ferries will take 8 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 Ferries
19:458h50
Limnos
04:35Athens
£361One-way
0 changes

Live departures

Limnos to Athens ferry times

The table below shows live departures for Limnos to Athens ferries for today, Wednesday 18 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

Last updated at 00:05
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
blue_star_ferries20:00 Limnos
10h10
06:10 Athens0 changesdirect

This is the last ferry of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Limnos to Athens

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Ferries from Limnos to Athens run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 4m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.

There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 03:05, the last at 23:00. The fastest ferry covers the 106 nautical miles (198 km) distance in 8h 50m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Limnos 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
106 nautical miles (198 km)
Average sailing duration
8h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
£36
Ferries per day
2
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
2
Fastest ferry
8h 50m
First ferry
03:05
Last ferry
23:00
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 Limnos to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Limnos to Athens with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £36. 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
8h 50m
Cheapest Price
£36
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
Learn more about Blue Star Ferries

FAQs: Limnos to Athens ferries

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Limnos 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 Limnos to Athens can start from as little as £36 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Limnos to Athens is £36; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by ferry from Limnos to Athens is 8h 50m to travel the 198 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest ferry from Limnos to Athens leaves at 3:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest ferry from Limnos to Athens leaves at 23:00.
Yes, there are 2 direct ferries a day from Limnos to Athens with Blue Star Ferries. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct ferries.
Yes, you can book a cabin on sailings from Limnos to Athens with Blue Star Ferries
Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Limnos to Athens is possible with Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Limnos 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.
When taking a ferry from Limnos to Athens, you can count on Blue Star Ferries for the best way to get you to Athens. You can also check all possible ferry operators who offer a service between Limnos and Athens and compare the amenities they offer before buying a ferry ticket.
A trip to Athens from Limnos is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 8h 50m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Limnos to Athens is January.
Yes, you can take a ferry between Limnos and Athens.

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Important Stations and Airports in Limnos and Athens

Limnos
Athens
Port of PiraeusWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
10, Akti Miaouli str, Pireas 185 38, Greece
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
  • Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
carConnection
Car connection
Leoforos Posidonos, Exit to Akti Miaouli
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
  • To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
  • Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Port of Piraeus
  • Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
LavrioWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
P367+V8 Laurium, Greece
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
carConnection
Car connection
Leoforos Lavriou, Exit 2
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • To Steki Tou Mina (0.3km)
  • To Perivoli (0.5km)
  • Ta Karnaria (0.7km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Lavrio Taxi and Laurium Taxi Services.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Lavrio
  • Bus Line 120, Lavrio Port Stop

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