Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Leros (Lakki)

Blue Star Ferries and Superfast run Piraeus to Leros with the Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos and Lefka Ori. The crossing takes from around nine hours on a direct overnight sailing to thirteen or more when the ship calls through the Cyclades and the northern Dodecanese first. Cabins are available and sensible on a passage this long.

Ferries dock at Lakki, which is unlike any other Greek port. It was built by the Italians in the 1930s and is lined with striking Art Deco and Rationalist buildings right around the harbour, giving the place a distinctly un-Aegean look. Leros itself is quiet and understated, with the older main town at Platanos, the beach village of Agia Marina, and the hilltop Castle of Panteli above them.

Sailings run several times a week and more often in summer, with fares starting around €49. The current timetable and prices are shown in the table below. From Leros there are frequent short connections to Lipsi, Patmos, Kalymnos and Kos, plus a small domestic airport.

Piraeus to Leros Ferry Fares

Weekly Piraeus to Leros Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

Hiring a car

Can you rent a car in Piraeus?

Yes, several agencies meet passengers directly at the ferry gates (E1 to E12), so there is no need to arrange transport into central Athens first. It suits travellers continuing on to the mainland rather than islanders, since central Athens is only 20 minutes away and has good metro and bus links. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Piraeus to Leros between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Piraeus to Leros ferry

• Piraeus port is large, with departure gates E1 to E10 spread along the waterfront – allow extra time to find yours, as it can be a 15–20 minute walk from the metro station, and check the gate number printed on your ticket.
• Ferries to the Saronic islands – Aegina, Hydra and the nearby islands – depart from Gate E8, while Cyclades sailings (Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Naxos) leave from gates in the E6–E10 range, so double-check your specific gate on arrival.
• Take Metro Line 1 or Line 3 to Piraeus station, then use the free shuttle bus that circulates around the port roughly every 10–15 minutes, linking the metro to all gates – useful if your ferry departs from a distant terminal such as E2 or E3.
• There is no parking inside the port itself, so if you are driving, use one of the private car parks nearby rather than looking for a space at the gate; ticket booths at each gate can print e-tickets if you have not already.
• Duty-free shopping is not available on domestic Greek ferry routes; what you see in the onboard shop is ordinary retail pricing.

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