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

The cheapest way to get from Lesbos to Athens is to ferry which costs €75 - €190 and takes 12h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lesbos to Athens is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct ferry between Lesbos and Athens?

No, there is no direct ferry from Lesbos to Athens. However, there are services departing from Mytilene and arriving at Port of Piraeus via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

How far is it from Lesbos to Athens?

The distance between Lesbos and Athens is 330 km.

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

The best way to get from Lesbos to Athens without a car is to ferry which takes 12h 38m and costs €75 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Lesbos to Athens, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 13519+ hotels available in Athens.

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

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

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best
1. Fly from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MJT - ATH
2h 44m
€90–232
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry Hsw
12h 38m
€79–184
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Dikiliferry
2. Take the bus from Bergama to Keşanbus
3. Take the bus from Keşan to Athensbus
24h 1m
€123–232
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Ayvalik to Athenscar
14h 38m
€234–327

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

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Distance: 330.3 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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

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

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How to get fromLesbos to Athensby plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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

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