Mytilene – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Mytilene – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Mytilene to Athens (Piraeus). Mytilene Athens (Piraeus) ferries cost between 46€ and 456€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Mytilene Athens (Piraeus) ferries.
The first Mytilene Athens (Piraeus) ferry typically departs from Mytilene at around 06:10. The last ferry usually departs at 23:00.
The Mytilene Athens (Piraeus) ferry trip can take around 12 hours. The fastest sailings are approximately 11 hours. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 7 weekly sailings from Mytilene to Athens (Piraeus) provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Mytilene Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices typically range between 46€* and 456€*. The average price is typically 92€*. The cheapest Mytilene Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices start from 46€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 88€*. The average price for a car is 353€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Mytilene to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 214.5 miles (345.2km) or 186.4 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Mytilene and Athens (Piraeus). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Mytilene and Athens (Piraeus).
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries ferries between Mytilene and Athens (Piraeus).
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Mytilene to Athens (Piraeus).
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| Mytilene - Athens (Piraeus) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | 181 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 13h 20m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 12h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 06:10 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:00 | |
| Distance | 186 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The ancient Greek city of Mytilene is the capital and port of the south east coast of the island of Lesbos, which lies in the north eastern Aegean Sea. The city's origins date back to the 11th century BC and has a number of neo-classical buildings, public and private, on display. Some of these buildings are the buildings of the Lesbos Prefecture, the old City Hall, the Experimental Lyceum and the various mansions and hotels located throughout the town. Dominating the port is the Baroque Church of Saint Therapon on which construction began in the 19th century and was completed in 1935.
The island of Lesbos has a land area of around 1,600 sq. km and has roughly 320 km of coastline, which makes it the third largest Greek island. The narrow Mytilini Strait separates it from the Turkish mainland.
Mytilene has a port with ferries to the nearby islands of Lemnos, Chios and Ayvalik and at times Dikili in Turkey. The port also serves the mainland cities of Piraeus, Athens and Thessaloniki.
The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.
Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.
