Mytilene
Athens (Piraeus)
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Mytilene Athens (Piraeus) Ferry

The Mytilene Athens (Piraeus) ferry route connects Lesbos with Athens. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Blue Star Ferries. The crossing operates up to 8 times each week with sailing durations from around 11 hours.

Mytilene Athens (Piraeus) sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

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Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Mytilene to Piraeus?

    The typical crossing time for ferries from Mytilene to Piraeus is approximately 11h. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.
  • How much is the ferry from Mytilene to Piraeus?

    The average price of a ferry from Mytilene to Piraeus is approximately 129 €. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Mytilene to Piraeus can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Mytilene to Piraeus?

    There is 1 ferry operator for Mytilene to Piraeus and this is
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Mytilene to Piraeus?

    Ferries from Mytilene to Piraeus are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.
  • How far is Piraeus from Mytilene?

    Mytilene to Piraeus is approximately 186 nautical miles distance apart.

Mytilene Guide

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.


Athens (Piraeus) Guide

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.


Mytilene to Piraeus Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2024-03-25 and 2024-03-31


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 06:10 22:55 16 hours 45 minutes Fri
Blue Star Ferries 08:05 00:10 16 hours 5 minutes Mon
Blue Star Ferries 18:00 06:00 12 hours Mon, Fri
Blue Star Ferries 18:00 06:35 12 hours 35 minutes Tue, Thu, Sat

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