The cheapest and fastest ferries from Limnos to Athens
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
8 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 50 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Limnos to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Limnos to Athens will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Limnos for Athens on Fri, Mar 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Mar 20 the direct ferries cover the 198 km distance in an average of 8 h 50 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h 50 m .
On Fri, Mar 20 the slowest ferries will take 8 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.


Live departures
Limnos to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Limnos to Athens ferries for today, Wednesday, March 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:00 PM Limnos | 10h10 | 6:10 AM Athens | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Limnos to Athens
Ferries from Limnos to Athens run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 4m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 03:05, the last at 23:00. The fastest ferry covers the 106 nautical miles (198 km) distance in 8h 50m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Limnos to Athens are available to foot passengers.

Distance 106 nautical miles (198 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 8h 50m |
First ferry 03:05 |
Last ferry 23:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest month Jan |
Cheapest day Tue |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Oct - Dec |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Limnos to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Limnos to Athens with Blue Star Ferries for as low as $49 (€40). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Limnos to Athens
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Limnos 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.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Limnos to Athens
- 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
- 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
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