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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Piraeus to Lesbos
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
12 h 15 m
Average duration
12 h 15 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Piraeus to Lesbos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Piraeus to Lesbos will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Piraeus for Lesbos on Thu, Dec 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct ferries cover the 272 km distance in an average of 12 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 12 h 15 m .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest ferries will take 12 h 15 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 flight and ferry for Piraeus to Lesbos
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Piraeus to Lesbos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €1. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €1, and a flight costs an average of €39.
Distance: 146 nautical miles (272 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€51 Average price Cheapest | €87 Average price |
13h 36m Average total duration 12h 36m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Piraeus to Lesbos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 12h15 | Sailing Days Wed |
Live departures
Piraeus to Lesbos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Piraeus to Lesbos ferries for today, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NISSOS SAMOS | 6:00 PM Port of Piraeus | 12h15 | 6:15 AM Mytilene | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Piraeus to Lesbos
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Ferries from Piraeus to Lesbos run on average 1 times per day, taking around 12h 36m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $1 (€1) if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:15, the last at 22:00. The fastest ferry covers the 146 nautical miles (272 km) distance in 9h 50m. There are 7 sailings per week. Ferries from Piraeus to Lesbos are available to foot passengers.
Distance 146 nautical miles (272 km) |
Average sailing duration 12h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $1 (€1) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 7 |
Fastest ferry 9h 50m |
First ferry 00:15 |
Last ferry 22:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Piraeus to LesbosYou can travel by ferry between Piraeus to Lesbos with Blue Star Ferries for as low as $1 (€1). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Ferry from Piraeus to Lesbos
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Piraeus to Lesbos 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 Lesbos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Piraeus, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Mytilene, located 27.3 miles (44 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Piraeus to Lesbos
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
WC
Ticket Office
- 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
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