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How to get fromAthens to West Lesbosby plane, taxi, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Athens to West Lesbos by plane, taxi, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT)plane plane ATH - MJT
    2. Take the taxi from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) to West Lesbostaxi taxi
    3h 45m
    €114–269

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry ferry Hsw
    2. Take the bus from Mytilene to Kalloníbus bus
    14h 55m
    €67–204

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kavalabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kavala to Port of Myrina (Limnos)ferry ferry Bsf
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Myrina (Limnos) to Mytileneferry ferry Bsf
    4. Take the bus from Mytilene to Kalloníbus bus
    18h 19m
    €121–233

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athens to Port of Ayvalikcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilenecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Mytilene to West Lesboscar car
    14h 59m
    €245–344

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and West Lesbos, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Athens to West Lesbos. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT), then take the taxi to West Lesbos. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port of Piraeus to West Lesbos via Mytilene, Mytilene, and Kalloní in around 14h 55m.

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