The distance between Lesbos and Zakynthos is around 567km (353 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lesbos to Zakynthos by plane, taxi, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Zakynthos → Lesbos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Zakinthos (ZTH).
Aegean Airlines
+ 3 othersTake a ferry to Piraeus then take the bus to Patras then take a ferry to Zakynthos.
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There are several options for getting from Lesbos to Zakynthos by plane, taxi, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 21h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).
The distance between Lesbos and Zakynthos is around 567km (353 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 479km (298 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Lesbos and Zakynthos by plane.
The quickest way to get from Lesbos to Zakynthos is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Lesbos and Zakynthos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lesbos and Zakynthos. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Zakinthos (ZTH). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lesbos and Zakynthos. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Zakinthos (ZTH). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Yes you can fly from Lesbos and Zakynthos. Flights depart from Mytilini (MJT) and arrive at Zakinthos (ZTH) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Lesbos to Zakynthos. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lesbos to Zakynthos typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Mytilini (MJT) and and arrive into Zakinthos (ZTH).
The closest major airport to Zakynthos is Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) (ZTH) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Zakynthos. Kefalonia International Airport (EFL) (EFL) and Araxos Airport (GPA) (GPA) 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 Lesbos to Zakynthos. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Zakinthos (ZTH). instead which will take 2h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lesbos to Zakynthos is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 40m | €250($250) | on demand | 567km (353 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 17hrs | €125($125) | once daily | 680km (422 miles) |
Ferry to Ayvalık, bus | 21h 55m | €125($125) | once a week | 1,288km (800 miles) |
Taxi, Ferry and Bus | 15hrs | €235($235) | once a week | 786km (489 miles) |
KTEL Zakythos
Hellenic Seaways
Turyol
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
KTEL Achaias
Truva
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
The following major airports near Zakynthos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.