How to travel from Kythnos to Lesbos, Greece

The distance between Kythnos and Lesbos is around 450km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kythnos to Lesbos by ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LesbosKythnos if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Mytilini (MJT).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated by

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Syros and then to Mytilene.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Hellenic Seaways

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kythnos and Lesbos

There are several options for getting from Kythnos to Lesbos by ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Kythnos and Lesbos is around 450km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)

It takes around 15h 25m to get from Kythnos and Lesbos by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Kythnos to Lesbos is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Kythnos and Lesbos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kythnos and Lesbos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kythnos and Lesbos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kythnos and Lesbos. The ferry typically takes around 15h 25m and departs once a week.

Hellenic Seaways and Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Kythnos and Lesbos. Ferries run once a week and take around 15h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kythnos to Lesbos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Kythnos to Lesbos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros and then to Mytilene. instead which will take 15h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kythnos to Lesbos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 15h 25m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Kythnos to Lesbos

Compare travel optionsbetween Kythnos and Lesbos

Transport options from Kythnos to Lesbos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar
4h 55m
€250($250)
twice a week459km (285 miles)
Ferry to Serifos, plane6h 10m
€270($270)
twice a week566km (352 miles)
Ferry, Train and Plane6hrs
€140($140)
3 times a week450km (279 miles)
Ferry
15h 25m
€115($115)
once a week562km (349 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Lesbos

The following major airports near Lesbos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

MJT
Mytilene International Airport (MJT)
International Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Lesbos
JKH
Chios Airport (JKH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Lesbos
LXS
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Lesbos