Mytilene
Athens (Piraeus)
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Mytilene Piraeus Ferry

The Mytilene Piraeus ferry route connects Lesbos with Athens. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Hellenic Seaways. The crossing operates up to 7 times each week with sailing durations from around 11 hours 30 minutes.

Mytilene 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 Athens (Piraeus)?

    The ferry crossing time from Mytilene to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 11h 30m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.
  • How much is the ferry from Mytilene to Athens (Piraeus)?

    Mytilene to Athens (Piraeus) ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Mytilene to Athens (Piraeus) is 129 €.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Mytilene to Athens (Piraeus)?

    There is 1 ferry operator for Mytilene to Athens (Piraeus) and this is
    • Hellenic Seaways
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Mytilene to Athens (Piraeus)?

    Book ferries from Mytilene to Athens (Piraeus) 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 Mytilene to Athens (Piraeus)?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Mytilene to Athens (Piraeus) with
    • Hellenic Seaways
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Mytilene to Athens (Piraeus)?

    Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Mytilene to Athens (Piraeus) with
    • Hellenic Seaways
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Mytilene to Athens (Piraeus)?

    Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with
    • Hellenic Seaways
  • How far is Athens (Piraeus) from Mytilene?

    The distance between Mytilene to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 186 nautical Miles.

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.


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.


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