How to travel from Poros to Lemnos, Greece

The distance between Poros and Lemnos is around 367km (228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Poros to Lemnos by bus, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry, Train and Plane

Take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Limnos (LXS).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Piraeus and then to Lemnos.

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poros and Lemnos

There are several options for getting from Poros to Lemnos by bus, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 19h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Poros and Lemnos is around 367km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)

It takes around 14h 40m to get from Poros and Lemnos by bus and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Poros to Lemnos is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Poros and Lemnos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Poros and Lemnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Limnos (LXS). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Poros and Lemnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Limnos (LXS). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Poros and Lemnos. The ferry typically takes around 19h 30m and departs twice a week.

Hellenic Seaways and Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Poros and Lemnos. Ferries run twice a week and take around 19h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poros to Lemnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Limnos (LXS). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Lemnos is Lemnos International Airport (LXS) (LXS) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Lemnos. Kavala International Airport (KVA) (KVA) and Skiros Airport (SKU) (SKU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Poros to Lemnos. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then Thessaloniki and then to Kavala then take a ferry to Lemnos. instead which will take 14h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poros to Lemnos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14h 40m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Poros to Lemnos

Compare travel optionsbetween Poros and Lemnos

Transport options from Poros to Lemnos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Train and Plane
3h 25m
€170($170)
4 times a day367km (228 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
19h 30m
€120($120)
twice a week755km (469 miles)
Bus and Ferry14h 40m
€130($130)
6 times a week944km (587 miles)

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Airports near Lemnos

The following major airports near Lemnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

LXS
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Lemnos
KVA
Kavala International Airport (KVA)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Lemnos
SKU
Skiros Airport (SKU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Lemnos