How to travel from Lesbos to Poros, Greece

The distance between Lesbos and Poros is around 395km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lesbos to Poros by taxi, ferry, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane, Train and Ferry

Fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Poros.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Piraeus and then to Poros.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Hellenic Seaways

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lesbos and Poros

There are several options for getting from Lesbos to Poros by taxi, ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 23hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Lesbos and Poros is around 395km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 286km (178 miles)

It takes around 10h 45m to get from Lesbos and Poros by taxi and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Lesbos to Poros is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Lesbos and Poros is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lesbos and Poros. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Poros. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lesbos and Poros. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Poros. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lesbos and Poros. The ferry typically takes around 12h 45m and departs once daily.

Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Lesbos and Poros. Ferries run once daily and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lesbos to Poros. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Poros. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Poros is Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) which is approximately 62km (38 miles) from Poros. Milos Airport (MLO) (MLO) and Kalamata International Airport (KLX) (KLX) 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 Lesbos to Poros. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sigri Lesvos then take a ferry to Mykonos then Piraeus and then to Poros. instead which will take 10h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lesbos to Poros is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 45m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

How do I get from Lesbos to Poros

Compare travel optionsbetween Lesbos and Poros

Transport options from Lesbos to Poros
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Ferry
3h 45m
€170($170)
5 times a day395km (246 miles)
Ferry + 3 similar
12h 45m
€130($130)
once daily401km (249 miles)
Taxi and Ferry10h 45m
€240($240)
once a week508km (316 miles)
Bus and Ferry15h 45m
€100($100)
once a week517km (321 miles)
Ferry and Bus23hrs
€85($85)
3 times a week1,377km (855 miles)

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Airports near Poros

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

ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Poros
MLO
Milos Airport (MLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Poros
KLX
Kalamata International Airport (KLX)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Poros