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How to get fromAnkara to Lesbosby train, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Ankara to Lesbos by train, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ankara to Bozüyüktrain train Yht
    2. Take the bus from Bozüyük to Ayvalıkbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry ferry
    11h 11m
    €82–112

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ankara to Ayvalıkbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry ferry
    13h 7m
    €67–87

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Balıkesir

    1. Take the train from Ankara to Eskişehirtrain train Yht
    2. Take the train from Eskişehir to Balıkesirtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Balıkesir Toplu Taşıma Merkezi to Sarımsaklıbus bus 102
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry ferry
    12h 59m
    €78–101

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ankara to Port of Ayvalikcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilenecarferry car ferry
    8h 55m
    €114–154

  5. Fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane ESB - ADB
    2. Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry ferry
    7h 31m
    €127–174

  6. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ankara to Samandira Tesisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Ayvalikbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilenecarferry car ferry
    18h 44m
    €82–102

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Izmirtrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry ferry
    18h 52m
    €94–105

  8. Fly to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport, bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)plane plane ESB - EDO
    2. Take the bus from Burhaniye to Ayvalıkbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Mytilene to Lesbostaxi taxi
    7h 33m
    €125–444

  9. Fly to Çanakkale Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Çanakkale Airport (CKZ)plane plane ESB - CKZ
    2. Take the bus from Çanakkale to Edremitbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edremit to Ayvalıkbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry ferry
    10h 11m
    €112–256

Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 765.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 11m

What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Lesbos, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Ankara to Lesbos. However, you can take the train to Bozüyük, walk to Bozüyük, take the bus to Ayvalık, walk to Port of Ayvalik, take the ferry to Mytilene, then take the taxi to Lesbos. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ankara to Lesbos via Eskişehir, Balıkesir, Balıkesir Toplu Taşıma Merkezi, Sarımsaklı, Millet Caddesi, Ayvalık Eski Garaj, Port of Ayvalik, and Mytilene in around 12h 59m.

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