Ferry from Athens (port of Piraeus) to Lesbos (Mytilene)

Take advantage of the available discounts and travel by ferry from Athens to Mytilene with lower-cost ferry tickets. Some indicative passenger categories that are entitled to discount up to 50% are:

• Children from 5 to 10 years old
• Students (Greek Public Universities and ISIC card holders)
• People with disabilities and their accompanying persons

Note: infants and toddlers up to 4 years travel for free.

Cabins & accommodation

Ferries traveling to Mytilene from Piraeus normally have many types of cabins. As the trip is a bit long and cabins usually sell out fast, we recommend booking well in advance.

Alternatively, you can book airplane-type numbered seats to travel in comfort.

Luggage

On Blue Star Ferries, each passenger is entitled to 1 piece of luggage with a maximum weight of 50 kg at no extra cost.

Pets on board

You can travel with your pet on the ferry to Lesbos from Athens. Make sure to carry along the necessary certificates, tickets and any pet supplies you may need for your trip.

For more details, take a look at our guide on ferry travel with a pet in Greece.

Here are some useful tips for your ferry trip from Athens (Piraeus) to Mytilene:

• We recommend that you arrive at the port of Piraeus at least 1 hr before boarding, as the port gets quite busy, particularly during the summer months. Make sure you allow for extra time if you’re traveling with a car to Lesbos.
• Lesbos has 2 ports: Mytilene and Sigri. Sigri is also connected to the port of Piraeus, but only during the summer. Find more information about the ports, routes and holidays in Lesbos on our dedicated page.
• From Lesbos you can visit other neighboring islands such as Lemnos, Samos, Chios, and Ikaria. Check our Map of Ferries, see all the connections from Lesbos and organize a Dodecanese island-hopping experience easily and quickly!

Where to take the ferry from Athens to Lesbos

You can catch the ferry to Lesbos from the port of Piraeus in Athens. The port of Piraeus is located approximately 15 km south of the city center of Athens and 45 km from Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos. You can get to the port of Piraeus by car, taxi, as well as public transport (bus, metro and suburban railway).

Ferries from Athens to Lesbos normally depart from Piraeus Port Gate E2, which is a 25-min walk from the metro station. Departure gates may change, so we recommend checking your ticket and the electronic display boards located at the port for more information.