How to travel from Evia to Lesbos, Greece
The distance between Evia and Lesbos is around 441km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Evia to Lesbos by train, ferry, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lesbos → Evia if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi, Train and Plane
Take a taxi to Chalkida then take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Mytilini (MJT).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Athens then take a ferry to Mytilene.
- Duration14hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Thessaloniki, Keşan then Canakkale and then to Ayvalık then take a ferry to Mytilene.
- Duration19h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Ayvalık then take a ferry to Mytilene.
- Duration17h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Evia and Lesbos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Evia to Lesbos by train, ferry, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 19h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).
The distance between Evia and Lesbos is around 441km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)
It takes around 14hrs to get from Evia and Lesbos by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Evia to Lesbos is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Evia and Lesbos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Evia and Lesbos. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chalkida then take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Evia and Lesbos. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chalkida then take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Evia to Lesbos. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chalkida then take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Lesbos is Mytilene International Airport (MJT) (MJT) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Lesbos. Chios Airport (JKH) (JKH) and Lemnos International Airport (LXS) (LXS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Evia to Lesbos. We recommend that you take the train to Athens then take a ferry to Mytilene. instead which will take 14hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Evia to Lesbos is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14hrs and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Evia and Lesbos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi, Train and Plane | 4h 15m | €175($175) | every 2 hours | 441km (274 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 14hrs | €150($150) | once daily | 465km (289 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 14h 55m | €145($145) | once a week | 567km (352 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 19h 25m | €140($140) | 3 times a week | 1,191km (740 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 50m | €250($250) | 3 times a week | 1,528km (949 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Evia and Lesbos
Bus companies
KTEL Lesvou
KTEL Evias
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Truva
Train operators
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Turyol
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Airports near Lesbos
The following major airports near Lesbos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Mytilene International Airport (MJT)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Lesbos
Chios Airport (JKH)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Lesbos
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Lesbos