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 €70 - €180 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 59m and costs €80 - €180.

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 taxi and ferry and car ferry which takes 11h 26m and costs €180 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Lesbos to Athens, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 6235+ hotels available in Athens.

Lesbos to Athens - 5 ways to travel via plane, taxi, ferry, car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lesbos to Athens by plane, taxi, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MJT - ATH
2h 59m
€84–174
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry Hsw
12h 38m
€74–178
Taxi, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Lesbos to Sigri Lesvostaxi
2. Take the ferry from Sigri Lesvos to Mykonosferry Bsf
3. Take the car ferry from Mykonos to Port of Piraeuscarferry
11h 26m
€182–381
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Ayvalik to Athenscar
14h 40m
€224–327
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Lampou Myloi to Sigribus
2. Take the ferry from Sigri Lesvos to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
13h 45m
€111–242

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

47Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lesbos to Athens.

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Distance: 330.3 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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 5 times a week. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 12h. Blue Star Ferries also services this route twice a week.

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