The distance between Naxos and Lesbos is around 313km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Naxos to Lesbos by ferry, taxi, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lesbos → Naxos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Mytilini (MJT).
Take a ferry to Mykonos then Mesta Chios and then to Mytilene.
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There are several options for getting from Naxos to Lesbos by ferry, taxi, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).
The distance between Naxos and Lesbos is around 313km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Naxos and Lesbos by ferry and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Naxos to Lesbos is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Naxos and Lesbos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Naxos and Lesbos. We recommend that you fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naxos and Lesbos. We recommend that you fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Naxos and Lesbos. The ferry typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once a week.
Seajets, Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Naxos and Lesbos. Ferries run once a week and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Naxos and Lesbos. Flights depart from Naxos Is (JNX) and arrive at Mytilini (MJT) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Naxos to Lesbos. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Naxos to Lesbos typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Naxos Is (JNX) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Naxos to Lesbos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Sigri Lesvos then take a taxi to Lesbos. instead which will take 7h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naxos to Lesbos is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 25m | €240($240) | on demand | 456km (283 miles) |
Ferry + 3 similar | 8h 25m | €210($210) | once a week | 429km (267 miles) |
Ferry via Mykonos | 10h 15m | €165($165) | once a week | 456km (283 miles) |
Ferry and Taxi | 7h 40m | €195($195) | once a week | 313km (195 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 8h 40m | €150($150) | once a week | 334km (207 miles) |
Fast Ferries
Hellenic Seaways
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
KTEL Lesvou
The following major airports near Lesbos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.