The Lesvos to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the post.
Many have been intrigued when the residents of Lesvos (Lesbos) didn’t want to be associated with the word “lesbian” and its well known definition and , as it often happens, such a controversy is quite enough to make you want to visit the island of Lesvos . But if you are also interested in spending time on the beautiful beaches, visiting the museums, checking out the traditional villages and monasteries or just hanging out in tavernas, then you should definitely plan to visit Lesvos.
Port of Piraeus
The port of Piraeus (or Pireas*) is large and can be a little confusing when you first have to deal with it. Make sure to download the map available on the Ministry of Mercantile Marine page and allow plenty of time to get to the gate your ferry departs from.
All the ferries to Lesvos depart from Port Gate Ε2 (the gate always appears printed on your ticket). This gate is served by a free bus within the port.
>>more information on Getting from Athens to Piraeus
Lesvos or Mytilini?
The island of Lesvos is served by two ports: Mytilini and Sigri. Mytilini (or Mytilene) is located on the southeast coast and is the capital city of the island. All ferries to/from Piraeus use the port of Mytilini.
How long does it take to get from Athens to Lesvos?
The ferry journey between Athens and Lesvos taken between 10 h and 12 h 30 min, depending on the ferry and company.
Is there a high speed ferry between Athens and Lesvos?
No.
How much does it cost to get from Athens to Lesvos by ferry?
On the 10 h regular ferry run by Hellenic Seaways, you can expect the following prices:
- deck: €36.50 per person, one way
- VIP seat: €70 per person, one way
- 4-berth AB cabin: price not available online
On the 12h 30 min regular ferry run by Anek Lines, you can expect the following prices:
- deck: €37 per person, one way
- 2 berth inside cabin: €77 per person, one way
- 2 berth outside cabin: €92 per person, one way
How many ferries per day depart from Athens to Lesvos during the low season?
During the low season 2010, there are the following ferries available between Athens (Piraeus) and Lesvos (Mytilini):
- daily except Tue, Sat, Sun at 6:30 p.m.
- Mon, Wed, Fri at 7 p.m.
- from Jan 4 to Mar 28 - Mon, Wed at 7 p.m.
How many ferries per day depart from Athens to Lesvos during the high season?
The following ferries run between Athens and Lesvos during the high season:
- at 5 p.m., Thu, until Sept 29 (Anek Lines)
- at 7 p.m., Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun, until Oct 30 (NEL-Lesvos Maritime)
- at 8 p.m., Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, until Sept 5 (Hellenic Seaways)
- at 9 p.m., Fri, until Sept 4 (NEL-Lesvos Maritime)
Are there any overnight journeys between Athens and Lesvos?
All ferries between Athens and Lesvos run overnight.
Where can I buy tickets from?
Tickets can be bought from online booking sites, from the ferry companies’ websites, from the travel agents or from the port. If you prefer to buy them from the port and travel during the high season (July & August), make sure to get the tickets couple of days in advance.
Does everyone charge the same prices?
The prices should be the same, regardless of where you buy them from.
How about the ferries from Lesvos to Athens?
The following ferries run between Lesvos and Athens during the high season:
- at 8 a.m., Tue to Sat, until Sept 5 (Hellenic Seaways)
- at 1:30 p.m., Sun, until Sept 6 (Hellenic Seaways)
- at 6 p.m., Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun, until Oct 31 (Anek Lines & NEL-Lesvos Maritime, on different days)
During the low season 2010, the following ferries connect Lesvos (Mytilini) to Athens (Piraeus):
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat at 6 p.m.
- from Jan 4 to Mar 28 - Tue, Sun at 1:30 p.m.
- from Jan 4 to Mar 28 - Tue, Sun at 6 p.m.
Important note:
All websites do their best to have the schedules updated it’s hard to do so since the ferry companies submit their schedules weekly to the Ministry of Mercantile Marine. Once you arrive in Athens, get a copy of the Athens News (newspaper in English) which prints the ferry schedule each Friday and double check the schedule couple of days before departing.
Read more about:
>> Ferries in Greece
>> Ferries from Athens: How to deal with the Port of Piraeus
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>> Ferries from Athens to Karpathos
>> Ferries from Athens to Hydra
>> Ferries from Athens to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Rafina to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Athens to Patmos
>> Ferries from Athens to Santorini
>> Ferries from Santorini to Crete
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Syros
>> Ferries from Santorini to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Naxos
>> Ferries from Alonissos to Skopelos
>> Ferries from Corfu to Patras
>> Ferries from Rhodes to Kos
>> Ferries to and from Santorini
>> Ferries from Athens to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Crete
>> Ferries from Santorini to Karpathos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Lesvos
>> Ferries to and from Mykonos
>> Ferries from Crete to Gavdos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Santorini to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Ios
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Tinos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Athens to Naxos
>> Ferries from Athens to Thessaloniki
>> Ferries from Santorini to Syros
>> Ferries from Kavala to Thassos
>> Ferries from Alonissos to Skiathos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Kos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Chios
Note:
* Pireas and Piraeus are exactly the same place, but you can find them spelled in both ways. All road signs though point to Pireas.
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