The Lesvos to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the post.

If you are interested in spending time on the beautiful beaches of Lesvos, visiting the museums, checking out the traditional villages and monasteries or just hanging out in tavernas, then you should definitely plan to check out this beautiful island.

The island is served by an airport, but if you prefer to travel by water, taking a ferry from Athens (Piraues) to Lesvos might be a better option for you.

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.

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 takes quite a lot time, between 13 and 18h, depending on vessel and route.

Is there a high speed ferry between Athens and Lesvos?

No.

How much does it cost to get from Athens to Lesvos by ferry?

The price depends on the company, type of ferry and the seat you choose.

On the ferries operated by Blue Star Ferries, the economy class ticket starts at €43.

How many ferries per day depart from Athens to Lesvos during the low season?

During the low season 2033 (May & September – October), there are the following ferries available between Athens (Piraeus) and Lesvos (Mytilini):

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Saturday	12:00 PM	from Jun-10 to Sept-2
Friday	3:00 PM	till May-12, from May-19 to May-26, from Sept-8 to Oct-27
Tuesday	4:00 PM	till May-16, from May-23 to May-30, from Sept-5 to Oct-31
Monday	8:00 PM	till Oct-30
Tuesday, Thursday	8:00 PM	till May-4, from May-9 to Oct-17, from Oct-19 to Oct-31
Wednesday	8:00 PM	from May-3 to Sept-20, from Sept-27 to Oct-11
Friday	8:00 PM	till Jun-23, on Sept-1, from Sept-8 to Oct-27
Sunday	8:00 PM	till Apr-30, from May-7 to May-28, from Sept-10 to Oct-15, from Oct-22 to Oct-29
Saturday	11:59 PM	on Sept-2

How many ferries per day depart from Athens to Lesvos during the high season?

The following ferries run between Athens and Lesvos during the 2023 high season (June to August):

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Saturday	12:00 PM	from Jun-10 to Sept-2
Friday	3:00 PM	on Jun-2
Monday	8:00 PM	till Oct-30
Tuesday, Thursday	8:00 PM	from May-9 to Oct-17
Friday	8:00 PM	on Jun-30, on Jul-7, from Jul-14 to Aug-25
Wednesday	8:00 PM	from May-3 to Sept-20
Sunday	8:00 PM	on Jun-4, from Jun-11 to Jun-25
Saturday	11:59 PM	on Jul-8

Are there any overnight journeys between Athens and Lesvos?

Yes, most connections are overnight.

Where can I buy tickets from?

Tickets can be bought online here, 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 2023 high season:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Thursday	6:10 AM	from May-25 to Jun-1
Sunday	7:40 AM	on Jun-4
Saturday	10:00 AM	on Jul-8
Tuesday, Thursday	6:00 PM	till Oct-31
Sunday	6:00 PM	from May-5 to Sept-24
Monday	7:00 PM	on Jun-5, from Jun-12 to Jun-26
Wednesday, Friday	7:00 PM	from May-10 to Oct-18
Saturday	11:30 PM	from Jun-10 to Sept-2

During the low season 2023, the following ferries connect Lesvos to Athens (Piraeus):

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Thursday	6:10 AM	from May-25 to Jun-1, from Sept-7 to Nov-2
Thursday	7:15 AM	till May-18
Sunday	7:40 AM	from May-21 to May-28, from Sept-10 to Oct-29
Saturday	10:00 AM	on Sept-2
Sunday	12:05 PM	till May-14
Monday	6:00 PM	till May-1, from Oct-23 to Oct-30
Tuesday	6:00 PM	till Oct-31
Wednesday, Friday	6:00 PM	till May-3, from Oct-20 to Oct-27
Thursday	6:00 PM	till Oct-26
Sunday	6:00 PM	from Apr-23 to Apr-30, from May-7 to Sept-24, from Oct-1 to Oct-15, from Oct-22 to Oct-29
Monday	7:00 PM	from May-8 to May-29, from Sept-11 to Oct-16
Wednesday, Friday	7:00 PM	from May-10 to Oct-18
Saturday	11:30 PM	from Jun-10 to Sept-2

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:

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>> 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
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>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Kos
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Notes:
* 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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** The article was first published in 2009. The latest schedule and price update was made as of April 2023.