The cheapest and fastest ferries from Lesbos to Ikaria
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
9 h 35 m
Average duration
9 h 43 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Lesbos to Ikaria is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lesbos to Ikaria will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Lesbos for Ikaria on Wed, Dec 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 03 the direct ferries cover the 186 km distance in an average of 9 h 43 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 35 m .
On Wed, Dec 03 the slowest ferries will take 9 h 50 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.




Lesbos to Ikaria Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 9h05 | Sailing Days Thu |
Live departures
Lesbos to Ikaria ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Lesbos to Ikaria ferries for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:00 AM Lesbos | 9h50 | 1:50 PM Ikaria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 AM Lesbos | 9h35 | 1:40 PM Ikaria | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Lesbos to Ikaria
Ferries from Lesbos to Ikaria run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 23m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:10, the last at 23:05. The fastest ferry covers the 100 nautical miles (186 km) distance in 8h 45m. There are 2 sailings per week.
Distance 100 nautical miles (186 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 8h 45m |
First ferry 00:10 |
Last ferry 23:05 |
FAQs: Ferry from Lesbos to Ikaria
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lesbos to Ikaria 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 Ikaria, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Lesbos to Ikaria
- 08:00 - 20:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Kalnterimi (0.3km)
- To Kastro (0.5km)
- Taverna Vafios (0.7km)
- Main companies are Lesvos Taxi and Mytilene Taxi Services.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Mytilene Port
- To Steki tou Kalofagadon (0.3km)
- Ouzeri Taverna (0.4km)
- Restaurant Kritikos (0.6km)
- Main companies are Ikaria Taxi and Ikaria Transfer Services.
- Free
- Bus line 1, Agios Kirykos stop
- To Steki tou Kalofagadon (0.3km)
- Taverna Klimataria (0.4km)
- Restaurant Platanos (0.5km)
- Main companies are Ikaria Taxi and Evdilos Taxi Service.
- Free
- Bus line 1, Evdilos stop
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