What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Lesbos?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Lesbos is to ferry which costs €80 - €190 and takes 12h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Lesbos?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Lesbos is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct ferry between Athens and Lesbos?

No, there is no direct ferry from Athens to Lesbos. However, there are services departing from Port of Piraeus and arriving at Mytilene via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

How far is it from Athens to Lesbos?

The distance between Athens and Lesbos is 329 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Lesbos without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Lesbos without a car is to ferry which takes 12h 52m and costs €80 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Lesbos?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Athens to Lesbos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lesbos?

There are 590+ hotels available in Lesbos.

Athens to Lesbos - 4 ways to travel via plane, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Lesbos by plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT)plane ATH - MJT
3h 19m
€89–234
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry Hsw
12h 52m
€80–182
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens to Keşanbus
2. Take the bus from Keşan to Bergamabus
3. Take the ferry from Dikili to Mytileneferry
22h 50m
€123–222
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Port of Ayvalikcar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilenecarferry
14h 43m
€233–326

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) flights

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Distance: 329.3 km
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Lesbos, Greece?

Aegean Airlines and Sky Express fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Hellenic Seaways operates a ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene twice daily. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 12h 15m. Blue Star Ferries also services this route 4 times a week.

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How to get fromAthens to Lesbosby plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Lesbos by plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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