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 €60 - €110 and takes 13h 13m.

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 45m and costs €75 - €140.

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 13h 13m and costs €60 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Lesbos to Athens, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 5443+ hotels available in Athens.

Lesbos to Athens - 3 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lesbos to Athens by plane, ferry, or car

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)MJT - ATH
2h 45m
€79–134
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of PiraeusHsw
13h 13m
€64–103
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalik
2. Drive from Port of Ayvalik to Athens
14h 15m
€225–327

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

49Weekly Planes

1h 4mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lesbos to Athens.

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Distance: 330.3 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

Sky Express and Aegean Airlines 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 3 times a week. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 12h 35m. Blue Star Ferries also services this route twice a week.

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