There are 5 ways to get from Lemnos to Athens by plane, car ferry, train, taxi, ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Limnos (LXS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LXS - ATH
1h 51m€48–111Car ferry, train
- Take the car ferry from Port of Myrina to Port of Thessalonikicarferry
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
10h 38m€96–211Car ferry, taxi
- Take the car ferry from Port of Myrina to Lavriocarferry
- Take the taxi from Lavrio to Athenstaxi
11h 2m€133–257Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Port of Myrina (Limnos) to Kavalaferry Bsf
- Take the bus from Kavala to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
11h 4m€71–155Ferry
- Take the ferry from Port of Myrina (Limnos) to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
21h 20m€55–140
Lemnos to Athens by ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lemnos to Athens is to fly which costs €45 - €120 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Lemnos to Athens is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs €45 - €120.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Myrina (Limnos) and arriving at Port of Piraeus. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 21h 20m.
The distance between Lemnos and Athens is 280 km.
The best way to get from Lemnos to Athens without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 10h 38m and costs €95 - €220.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Lemnos to Athens, including transfers.
There are 12233+ hotels available in Athens.
What companies run services between Lemnos, Greece and Athens, Greece?
Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Olympic Air fly from Limnos (LXS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, Blue Star Ferries operates a ferry from Port of Myrina (Limnos) to Port of Piraeus twice a week. Tickets cost €55–140 and the journey takes 21h 20m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Limnos to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–110
Flights from Limnos to Athens International Airport via Ikaria Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Limnos to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- olympicair.com
Flights from Limnos to Athens International Airport via Ikaria Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- hellenictrain.gr
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
- Phone
- +30 2510.222294
- info@ktelkavalas.gr
- Website
- ktelkavalas.gr
Bus from Kavala to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Schedules at
- ktelkavalas.gr
- Phone
- +30 210 710 7 710
- reservations.dpt@seajets.gr
- Website
- seajets.com
Car ferry from Port of Myrina to Port of Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €70–180
- Website
- https://www.seajets.com/
- Deck Fare Economy
- €70–100
- Deck Fare Economy & Car less than 4.25m
- €130–180
Car ferry from Port of Myrina to Lavrio
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–190
- Website
- https://www.seajets.com/
- Deck Fare Economy
- €75–110
- Deck Fare Economy & Car less than 4.25m
- €130–190
Ferry from Port of Myrina (Limnos) to Kavala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €26–80
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
- Economy
- €26–40
- 2 Bed Inside Cabin
- €55–70
- 4 Bed Outside Cabin
- €45–60
- 2 Bed Lux Cabin
- €65–80
Ferry from Port of Myrina (Limnos) to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
- Economy
- €55–80
- 2 Bed Inside Cabin
- €90–110
- 4 Bed Outside Cabin
- €90–110
- 2 Bed Lux Cabin
- €110–140
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- €55–75
Taxi Thanasis
- Phone
- +30 698 615 3353
Taxi Poseidon Lavrio
- Phone
- +30 2292 024200
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