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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Eresós by bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry via Bursa

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bursa to Ayvalıkbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Mytilene to Eresosbus bus
    13h 6m
    €62–85

  2. Bus, ferry #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Burhaniye bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Mytilene to Eresosbus bus
    14h 26m
    €50–69

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Ayvalikcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilenecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Mytilene to Eresóscar car
    6h 37m
    €96–128

  4. Fly Istanbul Airport to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT)plane plane IST - MJT
    2. Take the bus from Mytilene to Eresosbus bus
    9h 55m
    €139–436

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalikbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Mytilene to Eresosbus bus
    13h 37m
    €60–82

  6. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane SAW - ADB
    2. Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Mytilene to Eresosbus bus
    10h 44m
    €99–140

  7. Fly Istanbul Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane IST - ADB
    2. Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Mytilene to Eresosbus bus
    10h 33m
    €281–315

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 6m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Eresós, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Eresós. However, you can take the bus to Bursa, take the bus to Ayvalık, walk to Port of Ayvalik, take the ferry to Mytilene, walk to Mytilene, then take the bus to Eresos. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Istanbul to Eresós via Port of Ayvalik and Mytilene in around 6h 37m.

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