How to travel from Lesbos to Thassos, Greece

The distance between Lesbos and Thassos is around 362km (225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lesbos to Thassos by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Ayvalık then take the bus to Canakkale then Kesan and then to Xánthi then take a ferry to Thasos.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Kavala and then to Thasos.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lesbos and Thassos

There are several options for getting from Lesbos to Thassos by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Lesbos and Thassos is around 362km (225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Lesbos and Thassos by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Lesbos to Thassos is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Lesbos and Thassos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lesbos and Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lesbos and Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lesbos and Thassos. The ferry typically takes around 9h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

Blue Star Ferries, Aneth Lines and Thassos Ferries run the ferry services between Lesbos and Thassos. Ferries run 5 times a week and take around 9h 20m 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 Thassos. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Kavala (KVA) then take a ferry to Thasos. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Thassos is Kavala International Airport (KVA) (KVA) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Thassos. Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD) (AXD) 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 Lesbos to Thassos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kavala and then to Thasos. instead which will take 9h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lesbos to Thassos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

How do I get from Lesbos to Thassos

Compare travel optionsbetween Lesbos and Thassos

Transport options from Lesbos to Thassos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry
3h 40m
€245($245)
every 2 hours656km (407 miles)
Ferry and Bus
13h 10m
€73($73)
3 times a week597km (371 miles)
Ferry
9h 20m
€75($75)
5 times a week362km (225 miles)

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Airports near Thassos

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

KVA
Kavala International Airport (KVA)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Thassos
AXD
Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Thassos
LXS
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Thassos