Getting from Alexandroupoli to Leros

If you are heading to Leros from Alexandroupoli you are making your way from the far northeastern corner of Greece to one of the most atmospheric islands in the Dodecanese group, with a striking Art Deco Italian colonial port at Lakki and a medieval castle above the main town of Platanos.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Alexandroupoli to Leros. Alexandroupoli's ferry connections are limited to Samothrace, Lemnos, Agios Efstratios and Lavrio. Getting to Leros by sea means flying to Athens first and then taking the overnight Piraeus to Leros ferry, which runs 3 to 5 times a week and takes around 9 to 13 hours.

Getting there by air

Leros has its own small airport with daily connections from Athens. Flying from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then Athens to Leros takes around 50 minutes on the second leg. Total travel time door to door is around 4 to 5 hours.

Your best option

Fly from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then fly to Leros. It is the fastest and most practical approach. If you are traveling with a car, drive from Alexandroupoli to Piraeus via the Egnatia motorway and E75 and board the overnight Piraeus to Leros ferry, which takes your vehicle and arrives in the morning.