Getting from Volos to Lemnos

If you are heading to Lemnos from Volos you are making your way from a city on the Pagasetic Gulf at the foot of the Pelion peninsula to an island in the northern Aegean, relatively close in geographic terms given both sit in the northern part of Greece. Lemnos has long sandy beaches, a Byzantine castle above the harbour at Myrina and some of the best Muscat wine in Greece.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Volos to Lemnos. Getting there by sea means driving from Volos to Piraeus, which takes around 3 to 3.5 hours via the E75 motorway, and then boarding the long Piraeus to Lemnos ferry, which runs around 3 times a week and takes around 12 to 15 hours. Alternatively drive northeast from Volos via the E75 and Egnatia motorways to Kavala, which takes around 2.5 to 3 hours, and check for seasonal connections from Kavala to Lemnos. Flying is considerably more practical for most travelers.

Getting there by air

Lemnos has its own airport with daily connections from Athens. Volos has a small airport at Nea Anchialos with limited connections from Athens. Driving from Volos to Athens and flying from Athens to Lemnos takes around 1 hour in the air. Total journey time is around 4 to 5 hours. Lemnos Airport is around 22 kilometres from Myrina so factor in a taxi on arrival. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Drive from Volos to Athens and fly from Athens to Lemnos. It is the fastest and most practical approach. If you are traveling with a car, drive to Piraeus for the overnight Piraeus to Lemnos ferry, which takes your vehicle and arrives in the morning.