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How to get fromBalıkesir to Lesbosby bus, ferry, taxi, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Balıkesir to Lesbos by bus, ferry, taxi, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Balıkesir Toplu Taşıma Merkezi to Sarımsaklıbus bus 104
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Mytilene to Lesbostaxi taxi
    4h 10m
    €64–79

  2. Bus, ferry via Dikili

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Balıkesir to Dikilibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dikili to Mytileneferry ferry
    6h 29m
    €26–91

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Balıkesir to Port of Ayvalikcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilenecarferry car ferry
    3h 22m
    €46–55

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Balikesir to Ayvalıkbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry ferry
    4h 22m
    €61–83

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Balikesir to Ayvalıkbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilenecarferry car ferry
    6h 12m
    €47–59

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 197.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Balıkesir to Lesbos. However, you can take the bus to Sarımsaklı, walk to Fevzi Çakmak Bulvarı Pendik Sokak, take the line 47 bus to Ayvalık Eski Garaj, walk to Port of Ayvalik, take the ferry to Mytilene, then take the taxi to Lesbos. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Balıkesir to Lesbos via Port of Ayvalik and Mytilene in around 3h 22m.

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