Getting from Astakos to Lipsi

If you are heading to Lipsi from Astakos you are making your way from a port town on the western coast of central Greece to a small island in the northern Dodecanese group, on the opposite side of the country. It has a pretty harbour village, uncrowded beaches and an atmosphere of complete calm.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Astakos to Lipsi. Astakos ferry connections are limited to Kefalonia and Ithaca. Getting to Lipsi means driving from Astakos to Athens, which takes around 3.5 hours, and then flying to Leros, followed by the short ferry from Leros to Lipsi taking around 20 to 40 minutes. Alternatively drive to Athens and take the overnight Piraeus to Lipsi ferry, which runs around 3 times a week and takes around 9 to 10 hours.

Getting there by air

Lipsi has no airport. The nearest airport is Leros. Astakos has no airport either. Driving from Astakos to Athens and flying to Leros, followed by the short ferry from Leros to Lipsi, gives a total journey time of around 5 to 6 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Drive from Astakos to Athens and fly to Leros, then take the short ferry across to Lipsi. It is the most practical approach by a significant margin. If you are traveling with a car, drive from Astakos to Athens and continue to Piraeus for the overnight Piraeus to Lipsi ferry, which takes your vehicle and arrives in the morning.