Ferry from Thessaloniki to Mytilini (Lesvos)
13h 05m to 13h 15m · from €36.50 · 1 operator
Thessaloniki to Mytilini at a glance
Ferries from Thessaloniki to Mytilini (Lesvos) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. The earliest departure in that window is 16:00 and the latest is 19:00. The crossing takes between 13h 05m and 13h 15m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €36.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.
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| Conventional ferry | €36.50 | 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 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Thessaloniki to Mytilini Route Map
Thessaloniki to Mytilini connects Greece's second city with Lesvos, run by Blue Star Ferries aboard the Diagoras. The crossing takes around thirteen hours, so it is an overnight sailing with cabins worth booking. Fares start around €36, and the ship takes cars, which saves an awkward combination of driving and connecting ferries.
Mytilini is the capital and main port of Lesvos, the third-largest Greek island, and it is a genuine working city rather than a resort. A Genoese and Byzantine castle looks down over the harbour, and neoclassical mansions line the waterfront. The island beyond is known for its olive oil, its ouzo distilleries, the petrified forest in the west and traditional villages such as Molyvos.
Sailings run around once a week, tied to the Diagoras working its way down the eastern Aegean. The current timetable and fares are shown below. Lesvos is also linked frequently to Chios and to Piraeus, and there are short international crossings over to the Turkish coast.
Thessaloniki to Mytilini Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €36.50 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 class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €36.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras |
Weekly Thessaloniki to Mytilini 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 | Diagoras conventional | 16:00 | 05:05 | 13h 05m | €36.50 | 2026-08-30 to 2026-08-30 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Diagoras conventional | 19:00 | 08:15 | 13h 15m | €36.50 | 2026-09-06 to 2026-09-13 | Book the Diagoras sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 21:30 | 07:35 | 10h 05m | 2026-09-19 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Blue Star Myconos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Thessaloniki to Mytilini between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Thessaloniki to Mytilini?
Ferries from Thessaloniki to Mytilini (Lesvos) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Thessaloniki to Mytilini today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Thessaloniki to Mytilini (Lesvos) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 30 August 2026, at 16:00. Departures fall on Sunday.
How many ferries run from Thessaloniki to Mytilini this week?
1 sailing from Thessaloniki to Mytilini (Lesvos) is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Thessaloniki to Mytilini?
Scheduled departures from Thessaloniki to Mytilini (Lesvos) leave at 16:00 and 19:00.
How long is the ferry from Thessaloniki to Mytilini?
The fastest crossing from Thessaloniki to Mytilini (Lesvos) takes 13h 05m and the slowest 13h 15m.
How much does the Thessaloniki to Mytilini ferry cost?
Published fares for the Thessaloniki to Mytilini (Lesvos) ferry start from €36.50 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 Thessaloniki to Mytilini route?
The Thessaloniki to Mytilini (Lesvos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Thessaloniki to Mytilini ferry
- A sleep mask is almost as important as earplugs – interior corridors and saloons are rarely fully dark on overnight ferries.
- Gangways on older vessels can be steep and narrow – wheeled suitcases are harder to manage than backpacks on these boarding ramps.
- High-speed catamarans are more susceptible to cancellation in meltemi conditions than conventional roll-on roll-off ferries – the slower option is often more reliable.
- The meltemi blows from the north-north-west; routes that run east–west are more exposed than those running north–south along a chain of islands.
- Quick-dry travel towels pack much smaller than conventional towels and are worth the investment if you are covering multiple islands.
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