Ferry from Lipsi to Leros (Lakki)

40m to 1h 05m · from €5.50 · 2 operators

By Dave Briggs

Lipsi to Leros at a glance

Ferries from Lipsi to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled 7 times over the next 14 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 17:10 and the latest is 23:30. The crossing takes between 40m and 1h 05m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €5.50 on a conventional ferry. The sailing days are not the same from one week to the next during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 26 January 2027.

Sailings / 14 days7
How oftenEvery other day
First departure17:10
Last departure23:30
Fastest40m
Slowest1h 05m
Fares from€5.50
Operators2

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Conventional ferry€5.50Book now
ECO Seat€5.50Book now
AB22 Cabin€13.50Book now

Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.

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Operators have published this route's timetable to 26 January 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Lipsi to Leros through the year

Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in June (2 or 3 a day).

Sailings a day, last 12 months

Tap a month to see how it ran

Month by month
MonthSailingsDays with a sailingHow often
November 20252422 of 30about one a day
December 20253626 of 31about one a day
January 20264822 of 311 or 2 a day
February 20263822 of 28about one a day
March 20266529 of 31about 2 a day
April 20265527 of 30about 2 a day
May 20267130 of 31about 2 a day
June 20267329 of 302 or 3 a day
July 20267229 of 31about 2 a day
August 20267229 of 31about 2 a day
September 20265926 of 30about 2 a day
October 20266331 of 31about 2 a day

November 2025 · this month, a year ago

Days with a sailing22 of 30
Sailings24 about one a day
Usual first departure13:10
Usual last departure23:30
OperatorsDodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)

These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.

Lipsi to Leros Route Map

Map of the Dodecanese showing the ferry route south-south-east from Lipsi to Leros.

Lipsi to Leros is a forty-minute crossing on the Blue Star Patmos, one of the shortest legs the ship makes anywhere on its Dodecanese run. It is a straightforward hop between neighbouring islands, and the main thing to note is that this particular service uses Lakki rather than Agia Marina.

Lakki is Leros's main ferry port and is unlike any other harbour in Greece: a planned 1930s town built during the Italian administration, with sweeping Art Deco and Rationalist buildings around a broad bay. The island itself is quiet and understated, popular with travellers after a less commercial Dodecanese experience, with the hilltop Castle of Panteli above the village of the same name. The older main town, Platanos, and the beach village of Agia Marina are both a short drive from the port.

The Blue Star direct sailing runs only a couple of times a fortnight, so check dates carefully. Current departures and fares are shown in the table below, with tickets from around €5.50. Dodekanisos Seaways and the local boats run far more often between Lipsi and Agia Marina on the other side of the island, which is the usual way of making this crossing.

Weekly Lipsi to Leros Ferry Schedule

What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Lipsi.

SAOS Ferries

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Saonisos conventional · 1h 05m · from €5.70

DaysDeparts
Mon, Fri and Sun		17:10

Timetable published to 22 November 2026.

Blue Star Ferries

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Blue Star Patmos conventional · 40m · from €5.50

DaysDeparts
Tue		23:30

Sailings already published, month by month

The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 26 January 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.

  • November 2026: sails on 7 of the 18 days from 13 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 17:10, latest 23:30. Fastest crossing 40m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries.
  • December 2026: sails on 5 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 23:30. Fastest crossing 40m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
  • January 2027: sails on 4 of the 26 days to 26 January, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 23:30. Fastest crossing 40m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.

Lipsi to Leros Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €5.50 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.

Vessel classFromOperatorVessel
Conventional ferry€5.50Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Patmos

Ticket classes by operator

Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.

Blue Star Ferries

Ticket typeCategoryFare
AB22 Cabincabin€13.50
AB42 Cabincabin€13.50
AB4PET2 Cabincabin€13.50
AB43 Cabincabin€16.00
AB44 Cabincabin€16.00
AB4PET3 Cabincabin€16.00
AB4PET4 Cabincabin€16.00
AB21 Cabincabin€17.50
AB4PET1 Cabincabin€17.50
A42 Cabincabin€18.00
A4PET2 Cabincabin€18.00
A43 Cabincabin€20.50
A44 Cabincabin€20.50
A4PET3 Cabincabin€20.50
A4PET4 Cabincabin€20.50
A4BRTH2 Cabincabin€23.00
A4PET1 Cabincabin€23.50
A4BRTH3 Cabincabin€25.50
A4BRTH4 Cabincabin€25.50
L2DBRTH2 Cabincabin€25.50
A4BRTH1 Cabincabin€28.50
L2DBRTH1 Cabincabin€31.50
ECO Seatpassenger€5.50
ATS1 Seatpassenger€7.50
ATS2 Seatpassenger€7.50
ATS3 Seatpassenger€7.50
Vehicles (cars, motorbikes)vehicleprice not published: check with the operator

SAOS Ferries

Ticket typeCategoryFare
Economy Lounge / Deckpassenger€5.70
Vehicles (cars, motorbikes)vehicleprice not published: check with the operator

Other companies quoting this crossing

These companies publish a tariff for the crossing but have no departure in the timetable below, which is why they are not among the operators counted for this route. Their figures are a guide to what they charge when they do sail it.

Dodekanisos Seaways

Ticket typeCategoryFare
ATS Seatpassenger€11.00
Vehicles (cars, motorbikes)vehicleprice not published: check with the operator

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Lipsi to Leros between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Fri 13 November17:1018:151h 05mSaonisosSAOS Ferries
Sun 15 November17:1018:151h 05mSaonisosSAOS Ferries
Mon 16 November17:1018:151h 05mSaonisosSAOS Ferries
Tue 17 November23:3000:10 next day40mBlue Star PatmosBlue Star Ferries
Fri 20 November17:1018:151h 05mSaonisosSAOS Ferries
Sun 22 November17:1018:151h 05mSaonisosSAOS Ferries
Tue 24 November23:3000:10 next day40mBlue Star PatmosBlue Star Ferries

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Lipsi to Leros?

Ferries from Lipsi to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled 7 times over the next 14 days, every other day. In that fortnight the sailing days are not the same from one week to the next. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 26 January 2027, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.

Are there ferries from Lipsi to Leros today?

Yes, there is 1 sailing from Lipsi to Leros (Lakki) today. Departure time: 17:10.

How many ferries run from Lipsi to Leros this week?

4 sailings from Lipsi to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.

What time is the first ferry from Lipsi to Leros?

The first ferry from Lipsi to Leros (Lakki) leaves at 17:10 and the last at 23:30.

How long is the ferry from Lipsi to Leros?

The fastest crossing from Lipsi to Leros (Lakki) takes 40m and the slowest 1h 05m. Typical crossing times by operator: Blue Star Ferries 40m and SAOS Ferries 1h 05m.

How much does the Lipsi to Leros ferry cost?

Published fares for the Lipsi to Leros (Lakki) ferry start from €5.50 on a conventional ferry. A cabin berth is published from €13.50. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.

Which ferry companies operate the Lipsi to Leros route?

The Lipsi to Leros (Lakki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.

Tips for the Lipsi to Leros ferry

  • On a rough crossing, the best strategy is to fix your gaze on the horizon, breathe slowly, and avoid reading or looking at screens.
  • Most ferries have a small kiosk selling souvenirs, snacks, and basic travel items; useful if you have forgotten sunscreen or earplugs.
  • If you are travelling with young children, bring their identity documents; crew are required to check ID for all passengers regardless of age.
  • In an emergency, follow crew instructions immediately; the muster stations are marked on deck plans posted in corridors and at cabin doors.
  • Pack a light layer (cardigan, fleece, or windbreaker) even in summer; the wind and spray on open deck can feel cold on a long crossing.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 13 November 2026.