UPDATE April 2019:

Upon checking the updated schedule for 2019, this direct route was not found on booking sites or schedule sites.

You can now take the bus from Thessaloniki to Kavala then ferry to Lesvos or fly from Thessaloniki to Lesvos.

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The Lesvos to Thessaloniki ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article.

Remember when the residents of Lesvos (Lesbos) didn’t want to be associated with the word “lesbian” and its well known definition ? If the controversy doesn’t make you want to visit the island of Lesvos then maybe knowing that it boasts incredible beaches, lovely medieval castles and Greek traditional villages might.

Many travelers don’t know that Thessaloniki actually has a port. Unfortunately there aren’t any islands located very close to Greece’s second biggest town but if you plan mix visiting the mainland with a hop on the islands, a very good idea is to travel from Thessaloniki to Lesvos by ferry.

Lesvos, Mytilini or Sigri?

The island of Lesvos is served by two ports: Mytilini and Sigri. Mytilini (or Mytilene) is located on the southeast coast and is the capital city of the island while Sigri is located on the western coast. Mytilini is busier than Sigri although both receive all kinds of vessels.

How long does it take to get from Thessaloniki to Lesvos ?

It takes 9 h 30 min to get from Thessaloniki to Sigri and almost 15 h to get from Thessaloniki to Mytilini.

Is there a high speed ferry between Thessaloniki and Lesvos ?

No.

How much does it cost to get from Thessaloniki to Lesvos by ferry?

The price depends on the type of seat you choose and which port you are traveling.

From Thessaloniki to Mytilini on the ferry operated by Nel Lines, the saloni and airplane type of seats cost €37 one way.

How many ferries per day depart from Thessaloniki to Lesvos during the low season?

During the low season 2013 (March – Apr), there is a ferry connecting Thessaloniki to Mytilini (Lesvos). It departs on Mon at 3 p.m., from Mar 25 to Apr 15

How many ferries per day depart from Thessaloniki to Lesvos during the high season?

During the high season 2012, the following ferries connect Thessaloniki to Mytilini (Lesvos):

• Sat 1:30 a.m. Jun 30 to Sept 8
• Mon 5 pm. , Jul 2 to Sept 3

Are there any overnight journeys between Thessaloniki and Lesvos ?

All ferries from Thessaloniki to Lesvos can be considered overnight ferries.

How about the ferries from Lesvos to Thessaloniki ?

During the high season 2012, the following ferries connect Mytilini (Lesvos ) to Thessaloniki:

• Fri 10 a.m., Jun 29 to Sept 7
• Sun 3:45 p.m., Jul 1 to Sept 2

During the low season 2013 (March – Apr), there is a ferry connecting Mytilini (Lesvos ) to Thessaloniki. It departs on Sunday at 4:40 p.m. from Mar 24 to Apr 14

Where can I buy tickets from?

Tickets can be bought online here, either from booking sites or from the companies’ websites. They can also be bought via a travel agent. But probably the easiest way to get tickets is directly from the port, either on the day of departure or several days before you depart.

Does everyone charge the same prices?

The prices are the same in the port, online and at travel agents.

Important note:

The ferry companies submit their schedules each Friday to the Ministry of Mercantile Marine so changes might occur from week to week, let alone from month to month. It is advisable to double check the departures several weeks before departure.

Read more about:

>> Ferries in Greece
>> Ferries from Athens: How to deal with the Port of Piraeus
>> Ferries from Athens to Aegina
>> Ferries from Athens to Crete
>> Ferries from Athens to Karpathos
>> Ferries from Athens to Hydra
>> Ferries from Athens to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Rafina to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Athens to Patmos
>> Ferries from Athens to Santorini
>> Ferries from Santorini to Crete
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Syros
>> Ferries from Santorini to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Naxos
>> Ferries from Alonissos to Skopelos
>> Ferries from Corfu to Patras
>> Ferries from Rhodes to Kos
>> Ferries from Athens to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Crete
>> Ferries from Santorini to Karpathos
>> Ferries to and from Mykonos
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Paros (and return)
>> Ferries from Crete to Gavdos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Santorini to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Ios
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Tinos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Athens to Naxos
>> Ferries from Athens to Thessaloniki
>> Ferries from Santorini to Syros
>> Ferries from Kavala to Thassos
>> Ferries from Alonissos to Skiathos
>> Ferries from Athens to Lesvos (Lesbos)
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Kos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Chios

Note: The article was first published in 2009; latest low season (Mar-Apr) schedule has been updated as of March 2013; the latest high season schedule and price update was made as of April 2012.