How to travel from Lefkada to Lesbos, Greece
The distance between Lefkada and Lesbos is around 716km (445 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lefkada to Lesbos by bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lesbos → Lefkada if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Preveza (PVK) to Mytilini (MJT).
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time6h 40m
- Typical cost€395($400)
Transavia Holland
+ 3 others1 similiar route
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Bus to Athens, Ferry
Take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Mytilene.
- Duration17h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Thessaloniki then take a ferry to Mytilene.
- Duration15h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lefkada and Lesbos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lefkada to Lesbos by bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 20h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).
The distance between Lefkada and Lesbos is around 716km (445 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 466km (290 miles)
It takes around 15h 35m to get from Lefkada and Lesbos by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lefkada to Lesbos is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Lefkada and Lesbos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lefkada and Lesbos. We recommend that you take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lefkada and Lesbos. We recommend that you take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lefkada and Lesbos. Flights depart from Preveza (PVK) and arrive at Mytilini (MJT) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 6h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Lefkada to Lesbos. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 7h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lefkada to Lesbos typically takes around 6h 40m. Flights depart from Preveza (PVK) and and arrive into Mytilini (MJT).
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 Lefkada to Lesbos. We recommend that you take the bus to Thessaloniki then take a ferry to Mytilene. instead which will take 15h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lefkada to Lesbos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 15h 35m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lefkada and Lesbos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 7h 45m | €395($400) | 4 times a day | 4,216km (2,620 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 50m | €260($260) | twice daily | 767km (477 miles) |
Bus to Athens, Ferry + 2 similar | 17h 50m | €130($130) | once daily | 716km (445 miles) |
| Bus to Thessaloniki, ferry | 20h 10m | €105($105) | 3 times a week | 1,088km (676 miles) |
| Bus to Agrinio, ferry | 1 day 4h | €115($115) | once a week | 832km (517 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 15h 35m | €115($115) | once a week | 767km (477 miles) |
| Car and Ferry | 17h 10m | €235($235) | 3 times a week | 1,425km (885 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lefkada and Lesbos
Bus companies
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Truva
KTEL Aitoloakarnanias
KTEL Lesvou
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Turyol
Airlines
Transavia Holland
TUI Airlines Netherlands
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