The distance between Piraeus and Lesbos is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Piraeus to Lesbos by ferry, taxi, bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Mytilini (MJT).
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Take a ferry to Mytilene.
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Drive to Ayvalık then take a ferry to Mytilene.
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There are several options for getting from Piraeus to Lesbos by ferry, taxi, bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 21h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Piraeus and Lesbos is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)
It takes around 9h 40m to get from Piraeus and Lesbos by ferry and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Piraeus to Lesbos is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Piraeus and Lesbos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Piraeus and Lesbos. We recommend that you take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Piraeus and Lesbos. We recommend that you take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Piraeus and Lesbos. The ferry typically takes around 11h 55m and departs once daily.
Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Piraeus and Lesbos. Ferries run once daily and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Piraeus to Lesbos. We recommend that you take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Piraeus 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 9h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Piraeus to Lesbos is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 45m | €130($130) | hourly | 343km (213 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 55m | €90($90) | once daily | 349km (217 miles) |
Ferry and Taxi | 9h 40m | €200($200) | once a week | 455km (283 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 21h 10m | €71($71) | 3 times a week | 1,225km (761 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 60m | €250($250) | 3 times a week | 1,554km (966 miles) |
Hellenic Seaways
Turyol
Greek Railways (Suburban)
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Truva
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
The following major airports near Lesbos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.