Blue Star Ferries ship serving Piraeus to Lemnos

Athens → North Aegean

Piraeus to Lemnos Ferry

Plan the crossing from Piraeus to Lemnos, with departure-port details, Blue Star Ferries and onward travel after arrival.

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Route guide

Piraeus to Lemnos ferry

Piraeus–Lemnos is one of the longest domestic ferry journeys in the FerryEU Greek route catalogue. Blue Star Ferries currently lists up to two routes each week and a Piraeus journey from about 21 hours 50 minutes. Departures are shown from Gate E7, making the exact departure time, vessel and intermediate calls especially important when planning such a long crossing.

This route is best approached like an overnight sea journey rather than a short island hop. Conventional passenger-and-vehicle ferries can carry cars, while a private cabin is highly worth comparing for a sailing approaching a full day. Food outlets, seating, pet facilities and accessibility depend on the ship assigned to the date, so review the live booking information carefully.

The ferry arrives at Myrina, Lemnos’s capital and main port. Blue Star currently lists onward connections from Lemnos to Mytilene and Chios, while Kavala also provides a much shorter mainland link to the island. Lemnos is broad and relatively flat by Aegean standards, so a car can be useful for reaching villages, archaeological sites, wetlands and beaches beyond Myrina.

Even on Piraeus to Lemnos, fares and vessel assignments can vary by departure, so compare the live options rather than relying only on a typical journey time.

For Piraeus to Lemnos, the advertised crossing time is only one part of the journey. Allow for port access, check-in, boarding and disembarkation when deciding which departure best fits the day.

Travelling the other way? Read the Lemnos to Piraeus ferry guide.

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Blue Star Ferries

Long-distance North Aegean passenger and vehicle service

Crossing time: from 21 hours 50 minutes in current Blue Star information

Blue Star Ferries publishes the Piraeus–Lemnos route with up to two routes each week in current destination information. The live booking result identifies the operating vessel, intermediate calls and exact arrival time for the selected departure.

Passenger and vehicle ferry service
Cabins available on conventional ships
Onward North Aegean connections

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Departure and arrival ports

Piraeus and Lemnos ferry ports

Check the current ticket for the correct gate, terminal instructions and operator check-in deadline before travelling.

Athens / Attica

Piraeus Ferry Port

Piraeus is Greece’s largest ferry hub. For this route, current Blue Star guidance points to Gate E7; always use the final gate and boarding instructions shown on your ticket.

Metro, road and taxi access from Athens
Multiple ferry gates spread around a very large harbour
Current operator guidance: Gate E7 for this route

North Aegean

Lemnos Ferry Port

Piraeus services arrive at Myrina, the capital and principal ferry port of Lemnos. The harbour sits beside the town centre, while the island’s archaeological sites, villages and long beaches require road travel across a relatively large landscape.

Arrival in Myrina, Lemnos capital
Town services immediately around the harbour
Road travel useful for the wider island

On board

Choose comfort to match your Piraeus–Lemnos crossing

The Piraeus–Lemnos crossing is long enough for the assigned ship and accommodation category to matter. Compare cabins, reserved seats, food service and vehicle arrangements for the exact departure.

Cabins & seating

A private cabin can make a sailing of 21 hours 50 minutes substantially easier. Conventional Blue Star ferries also provide reserved seating and public lounges.

Food & drink

Large conventional ferries normally provide café, bar or restaurant options, but the exact outlets depend on the ship assigned to your sailing.

Vehicle travel

Passenger-and-vehicle ferries serve this route. Enter the correct vehicle category and dimensions, and book early for busy summer departures.

Pet travel

Pet accommodation and designated areas depend on the vessel. Add the pet correctly when booking and check the current documentation and onboard rules.

The assigned vessel can change. Treat the live booking result and current operator information as definitive for facilities, accessibility, vehicle carriage and pet arrangements.

Travel information

Greek domestic ferry travel: identification, boarding and practical planning

This is a domestic Greek ferry route, but passengers still need accurate booking details and accepted identification. Vehicle travellers should carry normal registration and insurance documents, while cabin passengers should confirm berth type and boarding instructions before reaching Piraeus.

Passenger identification

Use the same passenger name as your accepted identification and keep the document ready with the e-ticket.

Vehicle details

Enter accurate vehicle dimensions and carry normal registration and insurance documents when travelling with a car or motorcycle.

Long-route boarding

Allow time to find the correct gate, load vehicles if applicable and settle into the assigned seat or cabin before departure.

Blue Star Ferries ship and travel to Lemnos

After arriving in Lemnos

Myrina is the gateway to a broad North Aegean island

The ferry berth is beside Lemnos’s capital, but many of the island’s beaches, archaeological sites and rural areas are spread widely enough that road transport becomes useful.

Myrina Moudros Poliochni Mytilene Chios

Current Blue Star information connects Lemnos with Mytilene and Chios, while Kavala offers a considerably shorter mainland crossing for travellers whose itinerary allows it.

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Common planning questions

Piraeus to Lemnos ferry FAQs

How long is the Piraeus to Lemnos ferry?

From 21 hours 50 minutes.

Which ferry company operates Piraeus to Lemnos?

Blue Star Ferries publishes the Piraeus–Lemnos route. The live booking result identifies the exact vessel, departure time and calling pattern for your selected date.

Can I take a car?

Yes when the selected conventional passenger-and-vehicle ferry offers vehicle space. Enter the correct vehicle category and dimensions, and book early on low-frequency or busy summer sailings.

Can I travel as a foot passenger?

Yes. Foot passengers are accepted on the normal passenger services. Check the selected vessel, departure gate and current operator instructions before travel.

Are cabins available?

Cabins are available on conventional Blue Star ferries, subject to the vessel assigned to your departure. They are particularly worth comparing on a crossing of 21 hours 50 minutes.

Can I take a pet?

Pet travel is subject to the operator’s current rules and facilities on the selected vessel. Add the pet correctly when booking and check current documentation and accommodation requirements.

How early should I arrive?

Follow the check-in time on your booking and allow extra time to reach the correct Piraeus gate. Current Blue Star information points to Gate E7 for this route.

Does the timetable change by season?

Yes. Current Blue Star destination information shows up to two routes each week, but sailing days, times, intermediate calls and vessel assignments can change by season and operating conditions.

Travelling in the other direction?

Lemnos to Piraeus ferry guide covers the opposite departure port, arrival arrangements and onward connections.

Departing from Piraeus

Use the terminal or pier named on your Blue Star Ferries confirmation. The published departure is the sailing time; check-in and vehicle acceptance close earlier. If reaching Piraeus by train or bus, allow for the transfer from the station to the harbour and for luggage handling.

Metro, road and taxi access from Athens
Multiple ferry gates spread around a very large harbour
Current operator guidance: Gate E7 for this route

Piraeus destination and port guide

Arriving in Lemnos

Start your onward itinerary at the actual landing point in Lemnos. Leave time to unload before a timed collection, train or island bus. If the ferry arrives late in the day, check the final public-transport departure or arrange a transfer in advance.

Arrival in Myrina, Lemnos capital
Town services immediately around the harbour
Road travel useful for the wider island

Lemnos destination and port guide

Including this crossing in a trip from the UK

Allow for the overland journey to Piraeus before choosing the ferry. A separately booked flight, train or earlier crossing may not protect you if you miss check-in. Use local times on both sides and check entry rules for each country on your full itinerary. Travel within Europe is not automatically free of document checks.

Read the UK ferry documents guide

Planning the wider journey in Greece

Greek island ferries are normally an onward stage after reaching Greece by air or by road and an Adriatic crossing. Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio are separate Athens-area ports, and an airport connection needs time for travel and ferry check-in.

Planning advice for the journey from Britain

Passengers, vehicles and the fare

Select the correct passenger category before comparing Piraeus to Lemnos fares. A passenger-only boat cannot take a car, and a vehicle ferry may still have limited bicycle or foot-passenger availability. The travel modes shown in the facts panel should be checked against the specific sailing.

For a vehicle booking, give the full height and length including a roof box, rear rack or trailer. Where accommodation is offered, check whether a cabin or seat is required and whether meals are included. Request mobility assistance and any pet space before completing the booking, because these can have separate capacity limits.

Prices depend on the date, passenger mix, vehicle and ticket conditions. Compare the complete return cost and the amendment or cancellation terms. No fixed fare on this guide should replace a dated quote.

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