Ferries from
Lesbos to Dodecanese Islands
Ferries from
Lesbos to Dodecanese Islands
There are 2 ferry routes. Ferries from Mytilene to Patmos and Mytilene to Leros are popular ferry trips from Lesbos to Dodecanese Islands. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Lesbos to Dodecanese Islands sail approximately 2 times per week and are available with Hellenic Seaways.
The ferry from Lesbos to Dodecanese Islands takes between 9 hours 35 minutes and 14 hours 20 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
The fastest ferry from Lesbos to Dodecanese Islands is on the Mytilene to Patmos ferry with in 9 hours 35 minutes.
Yes, there are car ferries available from Lesbos to Dodecanese Islands with Hellenic Seaways.
There are approximately 110 miles (177km) and 96 nautical miles between Lesbos and Dodecanese Islands.
The price of a ferry from Lesbos to Dodecanese Islands can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Mytilene to Patmos ferry ferry sails approximately 0 times weekly with a crossing time of .
Mytilene to Leros ferry ferries sail about 0 times weekly with a sailing time of .
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Lesbos is the third largest Greek island located in the north-eastern Aegean Sea, boasting one of the sunniest climates in the country. Its landscape is both diverse and beautiful, compacted with unspoilt beaches, fossilised forests and archaeological monuments. However, the most attractive feature of Lesbos is the absence of mass tourism, unlike some other Greek islands, making it one of the country’s more peaceful holiday destinations. Given the tranquillity, a trip to Lesbos gives visitors a chance to gain a true Greek experience by enjoying the authentic cuisine and relaxing on the long stretches of untouched coastline. As the Aegean Sea is home to a large number of islands, there are plenty of ferry routes from Lesbos on offer. From the port town of Mytilini on the southeast coast, you can sail to numerous islands and the Greek mainland.
The Greek Dodecanese Islands are situated in the South-Eastern Aegean Sea, between the Cyclades and the coast of Turkey. Comprising of twelve large islands and numerous smaller ones, the island complex is renowned for its beautiful beaches, crystal-clear sea, stunning architecture and a relaxed ambience that is steeped in history. Each island has an individual spirit of its own. Tourists who are seeking tranquillity and relaxation will find an island to suit, whilst those preferring a more vibrant and cosmopolitan atmosphere will also discover a perfect holiday destination. Getting to the islands from the mainland, other island groups and travelling between the islands themselves is inevitably by ferry and with a huge selection of ports, routes and ferry companies on offer, the journey is all but guaranteed to be a stress free experience. The Dodecanese islands can be reached from the Greek mainland port of Piraeus, Turkey, the island of Crete and the Cyclades Islands. Approaching a Greek island from a ferry, witnessing the houses tucked into the coastline amid a shimmering turquoise sea, is a wonderful and memorable experience. Rhodes is the largest and most populated of the Dodecanese. With a main road that runs around the outskirts of the island the pinnacle is at Rhodes Town, the capital. Here, the architecture is predominantly medieval, and the spectacular Old Town is home to the Palace of the Grand Master. Boasting sandy beaches and lush vegetation, Kos also has a heritage of mythology and history. Hippocrates, the father of medicine was born on the island around 460 BC, and founded the Great School of Medicine of Kos. Kalymnos has a global reputation for its sponge fishing divers. This activity has a long tradition on the island and makes a significant impact on the local economy. Many other islands in the Dodecanese exhibit unique charms and whatever your expectations of a Greek Island vacation they will be met and exceeded in the Dodecanese Islands.