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Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene

Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene. Athens (Piraeus) Mytilene ferries cost between 48€ and 594€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Athens (Piraeus) Mytilene ferries.

Athens (Piraeus) Mytilene Ferry Times

The first Athens (Piraeus) Mytilene ferry typically departs from Athens (Piraeus) at around 15:00. The last ferry usually departs at 23:59.

How long is the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene?

The Athens (Piraeus) Mytilene ferry trip can take around 12 hours 45 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 11 hours 16 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Athens (Piraeus) Mytilene Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 7 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Athens (Piraeus) Mytilene Ferry Prices

Athens (Piraeus) Mytilene ferry prices typically range between 48€* and 594€*. The average price is typically 184€*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Mytilene ferry prices start from 48€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 171€*. The average price for a car is 460€*.

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 March 2025.

How far is it from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene?

The distance between Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene is approximately 214.5 miles (345.2km) or 186.4 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Athens (Piraeus) Mytilene ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Mytilene. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Mytilene.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Mytilene.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene?

Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Athens to Lesbos page.
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Athens (Piraeus) - Mytilene Ferry Route Summary
Departure DestinationAthens
DestinationLesbos
No. of Operators1
OperatorsBlue Star Ferries
Average Price€184
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings7
Average Sailing Duration12 h 45 m
Fastest Sailing Duration11 h 16 m
First Ferry15:00
Last Ferry23:59
Distance186 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene?

    The ferry crossing time from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene is approximately 12 hours 45 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene?

    Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene is 184€. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene?

    Blue Star Ferries provide the ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene?

    Book ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene?

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene with

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene?

    Pets are not currently allowed on ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Mytilene.

  • How far is Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene?

    The distance from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene is 186 nautical miles.

Athens (Piraeus) Guide

The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.

Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.


Mytilene Guide

The ancient Greek city of Mytilene is the capital of the island of Lesbos, which lies in the north east Aegean Sea, and also home to the island's port. Mytilene is built on seven hills and is overlooked by the Gateluzzi fortress, and has many preserved features that bear testament to its rich past and cultural history. The city has a lively night time economy and offers everything most travellers would want including lovely hotels, restaurants and recreational facilities.

Popular attractions in the city are Gateluzzi Castle, the Church of Agios Therapon with its splendid dome, and at the edge of the port, the Statue of Liberty. many of the town's residents meet up in the area around Sappho Square and also around the new southern port where there are many trendy bars and cafes that are busy all day long.

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.

Piraeus to Mytilene Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 24/03/2025 and 30/03/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 15:00 07:30 16 hours 30 minutes Sat
Blue Star Ferries 16:00 09:00 17 hours Wed
Blue Star Ferries 20:00 08:15 12 hours 15 minutes Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Blue Star Ferries 20:00 09:50 13 hours 50 minutes Sat

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