The cheapest and fastest ferries from Lemnos to Athens
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
8 h 40 m
Average duration
8 h 40 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Lemnos to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lemnos to Athens will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Lemnos for Athens on Wed, Nov 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 26 the direct ferries cover the 247 km distance in an average of 8 h 40 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h 40 m .
On Wed, Nov 26 the slowest ferries will take 8 h 40 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 Lemnos to Athens
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Lemnos to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €17.
Distance: 133 nautical miles (247 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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€43 Average price Cheapest | €101 Average price |
10h 55m Average total duration 9h 55m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lemnos to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Lemnos to Athens ferries for today, Tuesday, November 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:45 PM Lemnos | 9h15 | 4:00 AM Athens | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Offers and deals from Lemnos to Athens
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Lemnos to Athens
Ferries from Lemnos to Athens run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 55m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 133 nautical miles (247 km) distance in 8h 25m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Lemnos to Athens are available to foot passengers.


Distance 133 nautical miles (247 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 8h 25m |
First ferry 00:15 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Lemnos to Athens start from as low as $35 (€29) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $53 (€43) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 1 daily trains from Lemnos to Athens with 1 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 8h 25m but the average duration is 9h 55m
Train Operators
- Travel from Lemnos to Athens with Seajets and Blue Star Ferries
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Seajets.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Port Myrina and arrive in Lavrio
- First train typically departs at 12:15 AM and the last at 11:45 PM
Ferry operators: Seajets, Blue Star Ferries from Lemnos to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Lemnos to Athens with Seajets, Blue Star Ferries for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Seajets
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Ferry from Lemnos to Athens
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lemnos to Athens 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 Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Myrina (Limnos), which is located around 7.6 miles (12.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Lavrio, located 38.4 miles (61.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Lemnos to Athens
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Grammofono (0.3km)
- Manos (0.5km)
- To Limanaki (0.7km)
- Main companies are Styl Taxi and Mert.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Mirina Stop
- 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Steki Tou Mina (0.3km)
- To Perivoli (0.5km)
- Ta Karnaria (0.7km)
- Main companies are Lavrio Taxi and Laurium Taxi Services.
- Free
- Bus Line 120, Lavrio Port Stop
- 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
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