The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Leros
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
9 h 5 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Leros is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Leros will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Athens for Leros on Tue, Jan 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jan 20 the direct ferries cover the 291 km distance in an average of 9 h 5 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h .
On Tue, Jan 20 the slowest ferries will take 9 h 10 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.




Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Leros
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Leros among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €44, and a flight costs an average of €72.
Distance: 157 nautical miles (291 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€55 Average price Cheapest | €111 Average price |
11h 16m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Athens to Leros Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 9h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri |
Live departures
Athens to Leros ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Leros ferries for today, Monday, January 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLUE STAR 2 | 4:00 PM Port of Piraeus | 9h35 | 1:35 AM Lakki Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, January 20 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 PM Athens | 9h10 | 9:10 PM Leros | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Leros
Ferries from Athens to Leros run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 16m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 157 nautical miles (291 km) distance in 9h 10m. There are 4 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Leros are available to foot passengers.

Distance 157 nautical miles (291 km) |
Average sailing duration 10h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 9h 10m |
First ferry 00:30 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Athens to Leros start from as low as $54 (€44) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $68 (€55) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 1 daily trains from Athens to Leros with 1 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 9h 10m but the average duration is 10h 16m
Train Operators
- Travel from Athens to Leros with Blue Star Ferries
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Blue Star Ferries.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Port of Piraeus and arrive in Lakki Port
- First train typically departs at 12:30 AM and the last at 11:55 PM
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Athens to LerosYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Leros with Blue Star Ferries for as low as $54 (€44). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Ferry from Athens to Leros
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Leros 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 Leros, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Piraeus, which is located around 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Leros, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Athens to Leros
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
- Free WiFi
- Mylos Fish Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki Tou Mentiou (0.5km)
- Pirofani (0.7km)
- Main companies are Leros Taxi and Lakki Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Lakki Stop
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