Ferry from Mesta (Chios) to Athens (Lavrio)
6h 05m · from €25.00 · 1 operator
Mesta to Lavrio at a glance
Ferries from Mesta (Chios) to Athens (Lavrio) are scheduled 1 time over the next 14 days, roughly 0 a week. Departures in that window are at 23:55. The crossing takes 6h 05m. The route is served by 1 operator: Seajets. Published fares start from €26.20 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 24 August 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €26.20 | Book now |
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Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 24 August 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Mesta to Lavrio Route Map
Mesta to Lavrio is a long Seajets run aboard the Aquablue, roughly six hours from southern Chios across to the Attica coast. It is a seasonal high-speed link rather than a core year-round route, and it gives southern Chios a direct connection to the mainland without going via Chios Town. Fares start around €25.
Lavrio sits on the southeast coast of Attica, near Sounio, and is the Athens area's third ferry port after Piraeus and Rafina. It has its own dedicated harbour and is a useful arrival point if you want to avoid Piraeus traffic. The Temple of Poseidon at Sounio is a short drive south along the coast.
The route runs about once a week, so it needs planning around rather than relying on; the current timetable and fares are shown below. Buses connect Lavrio with central Athens and the airport, though they are not frequent, so check times before you sail. Mesta itself is a fortified medieval village in the mastic country of southern Chios, with Chios Town's main port about thirty kilometres away.
Mesta to Lavrio Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €26.20 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 class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €26.20 | Seajets | Aquablue |
Weekly Mesta to Lavrio Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seajets | Aquablue conventional | 23:55 | 06:00 | 6h 05m | €26.20 | now to 2026-08-24 | Book the Aquablue sailing |
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Hiring a car
Can you rent a car at Lavrio port?
Rental desks at Lavrio itself are scarce; the port is a working harbour about 60km southeast of Athens and roughly 40km from Athens airport, a 30-40 minute drive. Most people picking up a car for a Cycladic ferry from here collect it at the airport or in Athens beforehand, or arrange supplier delivery to the port; compare options at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Mesta to Lavrio between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 23:55 | 06:00 | 6h 05m | Aquablue | Seajets |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Mesta to Lavrio?
Ferries from Mesta (Chios) to Athens (Lavrio) are scheduled 1 time over the next 14 days, roughly 0 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 24 August 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Mesta to Lavrio today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Mesta (Chios) to Athens (Lavrio) today. Departure time: 23:55.
How many ferries run from Mesta to Lavrio this week?
1 sailing from Mesta (Chios) to Athens (Lavrio) is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Mesta to Lavrio?
Scheduled departures from Mesta (Chios) to Athens (Lavrio) leave at 23:55.
How long is the ferry from Mesta to Lavrio?
The crossing from Mesta (Chios) to Athens (Lavrio) takes 6h 05m.
How much does the Mesta to Lavrio ferry cost?
Published fares for the Mesta (Chios) to Athens (Lavrio) ferry start from €26.20 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Mesta to Lavrio route?
The Mesta (Chios) to Athens (Lavrio) route is served by Seajets. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Mesta to Lavrio ferry
- Entertainment on overnight ferries is limited – bring a book, download a podcast series, or load your phone with films before you travel.
- In high summer, the ferry's snack bar and cafeteria can sell out of cold drinks by mid-crossing on busy routes; buy your drinks early after boarding.
- Disembarkation announcements are made in Greek and English on most vessels; listen for your port name as the ferry approaches.
- Some ports have a departure tax included in your ticket; others require a separate port fee paid at a booth before boarding – check your booking confirmation.
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