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War Museum Tunnel Merikia
Museum focused on the 1943 Battle of Leros, with wartime objects, documents, and context for one of the island's defining events.
Ferries from Ikaria to Leros run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €24 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:00, the last at 18:00. The fastest ferry covers the 44 nautical miles (83 km) distance in 1h 45m. Ferries from Ikaria to Leros are available to foot passengers.

Distance 44 nautical miles (83 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Fastest ferry 1h 45m |
First ferry 8:00 AM |
Last ferry 6:00 PM |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |

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Museum focused on the 1943 Battle of Leros, with wartime objects, documents, and context for one of the island's defining events.
Local museum inside Bellenis Tower presenting Leros history, folklore, maps, naval material, and exhibits from everyday island life.
Small museum covering island archaeology and historical finds, useful for understanding Leros beyond its beaches and wartime sites.
Main waterfront area with neoclassical and Italian-era buildings, a marina, and an easy promenade for walking and people-watching.
Traditional harbor village with colorful houses, fishing boats, and a relaxed seafront route leading toward the castle hillside.
Island capital area of lanes, shops, and civic buildings, useful for exploring daily life and walking between key historic sights.
Pitaridia are handmade pasta strips, often served with slow-cooked goat or chicken. They are a classic Dodecanese comfort dish linked to home cooking and feast days.
Stuffed goat is a festive island dish, typically filled with rice, herbs, and offal or minced meat, then roasted slowly. It is strongly tied to Easter and local celebrations.
Fava is a creamy puree of yellow split peas dressed with olive oil and onion. It is a staple across the Aegean and valued for its simplicity and local legume tradition.
Well-known waterfront restaurant in Alinda focused on seafood, grilled fish, and sunset dining in a polished but relaxed setting.
Traditional seaside taverna in Panteli known for fresh fish, grilled octopus, and classic meze in a relaxed harbor setting.
Casual local taverna in Agia Marina serving Greek home-style dishes, meze, and seafood with a friendly island atmosphere.
Moderate for Greek islands; rooms rise in summer, but tavern meals, coffee, and local buses stay fairly reasonable for tourists.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% at restaurants is appreciated. Round up for taxis. Small change is fine at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ikaria 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.

Most Ikaria to Leros ferries use the Agios Kirikos to Agia Marina (Leros) port pair. Use this guide to compare Ikaria and Leros ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Agios Kirikos is 16 km from Ikaria city centre. Public transport options include:
Agios Kirikos has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Food options include: To Steki tou Kalofagadon (0.3km), Ouzeri Taverna (0.4km), Restaurant Kritikos (0.6km)
Available at Agios Kirikos: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Agios Kirikos.
Agia Marina (Leros) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, and WC.
Food options include: To Steki Tou Dimitri (0.3km), Mylos Fish Restaurant (0.6km), Petrino (0.9km)
Available at Agia Marina (Leros): Parking, Taxis, WC.
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