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

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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Mytilene to Athens

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£50

Average price

£50

Fastest journey

12 h

Average duration

14 h 33 m

Ferries per day

2

Distance

276 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Mytilene 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 Mytilene 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, 06 Nov the direct ferries cover the 276 km distance in an average of 14 h 33 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 12 h .

The slowest ferries will take 17 h 5 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 MYCONOS
06:1017h05
Mytilene
23:15Port of Piraeus
£501One-way
0 changes
Blue Star FerriesNISSOS SAMOS
18:0012h00
Mytilene
06:00Port of Piraeus
£501One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare ferry and flight for Mytilene to Athens

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Mytilene to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £41. 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 £41, and a flight costs an average of £52.

Distance: 149 nautical miles (276 km)

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Flight

£50

Average Price

Cheapest

£103

Average Price

14h 38m

Average total duration

13h 38m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

4h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 1m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

Blue Star Ferries

Most popular ferry company

Olympic Air

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Mytilene to Athens Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
18:00
Arrival Time
06:00
Duration
12h00
Sailing Days
Thu
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
06:10
Arrival Time
23:15
Duration
17h05
Sailing Days
Thu

Live departures

Mytilene to Athens ferry times

Showing ferries for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:29
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
blue_star_ferries16:00 Mytilene
12h00
04:00 Athens0 changesdirect

This is the last ferry of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Mytilene to Athens

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Ferries from Mytilene to Athens run on average 1 times per day, taking around 13h 38m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £41 if you book in advance.
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
Official Omio partners on this route
Blue Star Ferries
Seajets
Hellenic Seaways
Distance
149 nautical miles (276 km)
Average sailing duration
13h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
£41
Ferries per day
1
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
8
Fastest ferry
12h 0m
First ferry
00:15
Last ferry
23:30
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, Seajets, Hellenic Seaways from Mytilene to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Mytilene to Athens with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Hellenic Seaways for as low as £41. 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
12h 0m
Cheapest Price
£41
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

Seajets

About
Seajets is a Greek ferry company that operates a fleet of high-speed catamaran ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and vehicles across the Aegean Sea. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Piraeus, Greece. Seajets operates ferry services between the Greek mainland and the Cyclades, Dodecanese, and Northern Aegean islands. They offer frequent daily departures and a wide range of routes, making it a convenient and efficient way to travel between the islands.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Additional luggage
Extra luggage allowed for a fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations allowed up to 24 hours before departure with fees
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria and bar available with snacks and beverages
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible areas available on most vessels. Assistance available upon request.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers, dogs must be leashed and muzzled
Cabin reservation
Basic cabins available on longer routes
Car on board

Hellenic Seaways

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
14h 10m
Cheapest Price
£93
Hellenic Seaways frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Mytilene to Athens ferries

FAQs: Take the ferry from Mytilene to Athens with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Mytilene to Athens.
FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Mytilene to Athens can start from as little as £40 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Mytilene to Athens is £47; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Mytilene to Athens ferry travel time is 10 h 5 min   for the 171 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Mytilene to Athens leaves at 01: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last ferry from Mytilene to Athens leaves at 23: 30.
Yes, there is 1 direct ferry a day from Mytilene 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 Mytilene to Athens with Blue Star Ferries
Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Mytilene to Athens is possible with Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Mytilene 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.
For the trip from Mytilene to Athens you can take a ferry with Blue Star Ferries. Be sure to check out all possible ferry operators that offer services between Mytilene and Athens on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Mytilene, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 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 Mytilene to Athens by ferry is April.
You have options as you can travel between Mytilene and Athens 2 different ways: ferry or flight.

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Important Stations and Airports in Mytilene and Athens

Mytilene
Athens
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
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

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