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.
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 Lesbos → Kythnos if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Mytilini (MJT).
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Take a ferry to Syros and then to Mytilene.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 55m | €250($250) | twice a week | 459km (285 miles) |
Ferry to Serifos, plane | 6h 10m | €270($270) | twice a week | 566km (352 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Plane | 6hrs | €140($140) | 3 times a week | 450km (279 miles) |
Ferry | 15h 25m | €115($115) | once a week | 562km (349 miles) |
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Greek Railways (Suburban)
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
The following major airports near Lesbos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.