Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Leros (Lakki)
9h 10m to 13h 30m · from €48.00 · 2 operators
Piraeus to Leros at a glance
Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled 10 times over the next 14 days, roughly 5 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 17:00 and the latest is 23:55. The crossing takes between 9h 10m and 13h 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries. Published fares start from €60.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 28 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €60.00 | 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 28 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Piraeus to Leros Route Map
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 forty-eight euros. 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
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €60.00 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 | €60.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 |
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.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 15:00 | 00:10 | 9h 10m | €60.00 | 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 17:00 | 02:10 | 9h 10m | €60.00 | now to 2026-09-08 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 18:00 | 03:35 | 9h 35m | €60.00 | now to 2026-10-28 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 18:00 | 03:35 | 9h 35m | €60.00 | 2026-09-07 to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 18:00 | 03:35 | 9h 35m | €60.00 | 2026-09-11 to 2026-10-23 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing | |
| Superfast Ferries | Lefka Ori conventional | 18:00 | 07:30 | 13h 30m | now to 2026-09-13 | Book the Lefka Ori sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 23:55 | 09:30 | 9h 35m | €60.00 | now to 2026-09-05 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing |
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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 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 18:00 | 03:35 | 9h 35m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 17:00 | 02:10 | 9h 10m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 18:00 | 03:35 | 9h 35m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-08-29 | 23:55 | 09:30 | 9h 35m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 18:00 | 07:30 | 13h 30m | Lefka Ori | Superfast Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 18:00 | 03:35 | 9h 35m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 17:00 | 02:10 | 9h 10m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 18:00 | 03:35 | 9h 35m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 23:55 | 09:30 | 9h 35m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 18:00 | 07:30 | 13h 30m | Lefka Ori | Superfast Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Piraeus to Leros?
Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled 10 times over the next 14 days, roughly 5 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 28 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Piraeus to Leros today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Athens (Piraeus) to Leros (Lakki) today. Departure time: 18:00.
How many ferries run from Piraeus to Leros this week?
5 sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Leros (Lakki) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Piraeus to Leros?
Scheduled departures from Athens (Piraeus) to Leros (Lakki) leave at 17:00, 18:00 and 23:55.
How long is the ferry from Piraeus to Leros?
The fastest crossing from Athens (Piraeus) to Leros (Lakki) takes 9h 10m and the slowest 13h 30m. Typical crossing times by operator: Blue Star Ferries 9h 10m to 9h 35m and Superfast Ferries 13h 30m.
How much does the Piraeus to Leros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Athens (Piraeus) to Leros (Lakki) ferry start from €60.00 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 Piraeus to Leros route?
The Athens (Piraeus) to Leros (Lakki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
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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