Ferry from Leros (Lakki) to Athens (Piraeus)
9h 25m to 10h 05m · from €44.00 · 1 operator
Leros to Piraeus at a glance
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Athens (Piraeus) are scheduled 8 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 00:30 and the latest is 23:00. The crossing takes between 9h 25m and 10h 05m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €44.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 29 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €44.00 | 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 29 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Leros to Piraeus Route Map
The run from Leros back to Athens is an overnight-scale journey, taking somewhere between about nine and a half and thirteen and a half hours depending on the ship and the number of island calls. Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries work the route with conventional ferries including Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos and Lefka Ori. On the longer sailings a cabin or at least an aircraft-style reclining seat makes a real difference.
Piraeus is the port of Athens, a few kilometres southwest of the city centre and one of the busiest passenger ports in Europe. Arrivals step off into a sprawling working port with numbered gates running from E1 to E12, so it pays to note where you dock. The metro and suburban rail terminus is a short walk from most gates and runs straight into central Athens.
The route operates most days in season, with roughly ten crossings a fortnight. Current departure times and fares are listed in the timetable below, with fares starting around €49 for a deck ticket. From Piraeus you can connect onwards across the Cyclades, Crete and the Saronic islands, or head into Athens for the airport.
Leros to Piraeus Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €44.00 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 | €44.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 1 |
Weekly Leros to Piraeus 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 | 00:30 | 10:35 | 10h 05m | €60.00 | now to 2026-10-29 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 1 conventional | 22:45 | 08:15 | 9h 30m | €44.00 | now to 2026-10-27 | Book the Blue Star 1 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 1 conventional | 23:00 | 08:25 | 9h 25m | €44.00 | 2026-09-17 to 2026-10-22 | Book the Blue Star 1 sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 1 conventional | 23:00 | 08:25 | 9h 25m | €44.00 | 2026-09-20 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Blue Star 1 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 Leros to Piraeus between 2 October 2026 and 15 October 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2026-10-04 | 23:00 | 08:25 | 9h 25m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-06 | 22:45 | 08:15 | 9h 30m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-10-08 | 00:30 | 10:35 | 10h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-10-08 | 23:00 | 08:25 | 9h 25m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-10-11 | 23:00 | 08:25 | 9h 25m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-13 | 22:45 | 08:15 | 9h 30m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-10-15 | 00:30 | 10:35 | 10h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-10-15 | 23:00 | 08:25 | 9h 25m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Leros to Piraeus?
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Athens (Piraeus) are scheduled 8 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 29 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Leros to Piraeus today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Leros (Lakki) to Athens (Piraeus) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 4 October 2026, at 23:00. Departures fall on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Leros to Piraeus this week?
4 sailings from Leros (Lakki) to Athens (Piraeus) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Thursdays.
What time is the first ferry from Leros to Piraeus?
Scheduled departures from Leros (Lakki) to Athens (Piraeus) leave at 00:30, 22:45 and 23:00.
How long is the ferry from Leros to Piraeus?
The fastest crossing from Leros (Lakki) to Athens (Piraeus) takes 9h 25m and the slowest 10h 05m.
How much does the Leros to Piraeus ferry cost?
Published fares for the Leros (Lakki) to Athens (Piraeus) ferry start from €44.00 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 Leros to Piraeus route?
The Leros (Lakki) to Athens (Piraeus) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Leros to Piraeus ferry
- Luggage trolleys are available at Piraeus and a few larger island ports; at smaller ports you carry your own bags from the car park to the gangway.
- Flexible or open tickets allow you to travel on any sailing within a validity window; useful for island-hopping itineraries when you are not certain of your schedule.
- On high-speed catamarans, seating is assigned; on conventional ferries it is often open plan – boarding early gives you the best choice of seats.
- If your ferry is cancelled, the operator is required to offer a refund or alternative sailing; head to the operator's quayside office immediately.
- Ferries from Piraeus depart from the main port of Athens, giving easy access to the Acropolis, the world-class Acropolis Museum, and the ancient Agora. The historic Plaka neighbourhood at the foot of the Acropolis hill, with its neoclassical lanes, Roman ruins, and traditional tavernas, is the most atmospheric place to spend time before or after your crossing.
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