Ferry from Thessaloniki to Mytilini (Lesvos)
10h 05m · from €36.50 · 1 operator
Thessaloniki to Mytilini at a glance
Ferries from Thessaloniki to Mytilini (Lesvos) are scheduled 2 times over the next 8 days, about twice a week. Departures in that window are at 21:30. The crossing takes 10h 05m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €36.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Saturday 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 through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in February (about once a week).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| November 2025 | 5 | 5 of 30 | about once a week |
| December 2025 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| January 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| February 2026 | 5 | 5 of 28 | about once a week |
| March 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| April 2026 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| May 2026 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| June 2026 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| July 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| August 2026 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| September 2026 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
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 €36.50, 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 | Blue Star Myconos |
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 | Blue Star Myconos conventional | 21:30 | 07:35 | 10h 05m | €36.50 | 2026-10-17 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 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 2026-10-24 | 21:30 | 07:35 | 10h 05m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-10-31 | 21:30 | 07:35 | 10h 05m | Blue Star Myconos | Blue Star Ferries |
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 8 days, about twice a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Saturday. 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?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Thessaloniki to Mytilini (Lesvos) today. Departure time: 21:30.
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 21:30.
How long is the ferry from Thessaloniki to Mytilini?
The crossing from Thessaloniki to Mytilini (Lesvos) takes 10h 05m.
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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