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

The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Lesbos is to bus and ferry which costs €50 - €70 and takes 13h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Turkey to Lesbos is to fly and ferry which takes 6h 57m and costs €120 - €170.

How far is it from Turkey to Lesbos?

The distance between Turkey and Lesbos is 394 km.

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

The best way to get from Turkey to Lesbos without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 35m and costs €80 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Turkey to Lesbos, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Turkey and Lesbos?

Lesbos is 1h behind Turkey. It is currently 4:14 AM in Turkey and 3:14 AM in Lesbos.

Where can I stay near Lesbos?

There are 415+ hotels available in Lesbos.

Turkey to Lesbos - 6 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Turkey to Lesbos by ferry, bus, car, or plane

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

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Yenikapı to Bandırmaferry
2. Take the bus from Bandırma İDO to Gömeçbus 104
3. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
9h 35m
€80–91
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalikbus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
13h 6m
€53–67
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Bostanlı Vapur İskelesicar
2. Take the ferry from Bostanlı Vapur İskelesi to Alsancak Limanıferry
3. Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry
8h 22m
€136–159
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT)plane IST - MJT
8h 19m
€112–262
Fly Antalya Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane AYT - ADB
2. Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry
6h 57m
€120–167
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport, ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)plane IST - EDO
3. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
7h 34m
€271–379

Istanbul (IST) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) flights

35Weekly Planes

5h 46mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Turkey to Lesbos.

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Distance: 393.5 km
Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Turkey and Lesbos, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Turkey to Lesbos. However, you can take the ferry to Bandırma, walk to Bandırma İDO, take the bus to Gömeç, walk to Gömeç, take the bus to Ayvalık, walk to Port of Ayvalik, take the ferry to Mytilene, then take the taxi to Lesbos. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aksaray to Lesbos via Esenler Otogar, Istanbul Otogar, Ayvalik, Port of Ayvalik, Mytilene, Mytilene, and Lampou Myloi in around 13h 6m.

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