How to travel from Sifnos to Lemnos, Greece
The distance between Sifnos and Lemnos is around 406km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sifnos to Lemnos by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lemnos → Sifnos if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Milos then fly from Milos (MLO) to Limnos (LXS).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€285($285)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Thessaloniki then take a ferry to Lemnos.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Kýthnos then Laurio and then to Myrina.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple ferry operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sifnos and Lemnos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sifnos to Lemnos by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 21h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).
The distance between Sifnos and Lemnos is around 406km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (204 miles)
It takes around 13h 10m to get from Sifnos and Lemnos by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Sifnos to Lemnos is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Sifnos and Lemnos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sifnos and Lemnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Milos then fly from Milos (MLO) to Limnos (LXS). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sifnos and Lemnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Milos then fly from Milos (MLO) to Limnos (LXS). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Sifnos and Lemnos. The ferry typically takes around 14h 15m and departs once a week.
Zante Ferries, Seajets, Hellenic Seaways and Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Sifnos and Lemnos. Ferries run once a week and take around 14h 15m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sifnos to Lemnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Milos then fly from Milos (MLO) to Limnos (LXS). instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Sifnos to Lemnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Thessaloniki then take a ferry to Lemnos. instead which will take 13h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sifnos to Lemnos is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 13h 10m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sifnos and Lemnos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 10m | €285($285) | once daily | 468km (291 miles) |
| Ferry to Paros, Fly | 5h 30m | €265($265) | twice a week | 514km (319 miles) |
| Ferry to Paros, plane | 6h 5m | €325($325) | twice a week | 544km (338 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 5h 15m | €215($215) | once daily | 486km (302 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 13h 10m | €160($160) | once a week | 919km (571 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 14h 15m | €155($155) | once a week | 406km (252 miles) |
| Ferry via Syros | 21h 55m | €125($125) | once a week | 764km (475 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 15h 30m | €195($195) | 6 times a week | 967km (601 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sifnos and Lemnos
Ferry operators
Bus companies
KTEL Thessalonikis
KTEL Kavalas
Airlines
Sky Express
Airports near Lemnos
The following major airports near Lemnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
- Distance
- 7km (5 miles) from Lemnos
Kavala International Airport (KVA)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Lemnos
Skiros Airport (SKU)
- Distance
- 121km (75 miles) from Lemnos