There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Eresós by bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, ferry via Bursa
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursabus
- Take the bus from Bursa to Ayvalıkbus
- Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
- Take the bus from Mytilene to Eresosbus
13h 6m€62–85Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dikili bus stationbus
- Take the ferry from Dikili to Mytileneferry
- Take the bus from Mytilene to Eresosbus
13h 55m€25–103Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Istanbul to Port of Ayvalikcar
- Take the carferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilenecarferry
- Drive from Mytilene to Eresóscar
6h 37m€86–112Fly to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis, bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT)plane IST - MJT
- Take the bus from Mytilene to Eresosbus
10h 15m€139–436Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalikbus
- Take the carferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilenecarferry
- Take the bus from Mytilene to Eresosbus
14h 12m€59–72Bus, car ferry via Burhaniye
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Burhaniye bus stationbus
- Take the carferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilenecarferry
- Take the bus from Mytilene to Eresosbus
14h 16m€50–70Fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, ferry, bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane IST - ADB
- Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry
- Take the bus from Mytilene to Eresosbus
10h 21m€281–315
Istanbul (IST) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Eresós is to bus and car ferry via Burhaniye which costs €50 - €70 and takes 14h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Eresós is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 37m and costs €85 - €120.
The distance between Istanbul and Eresós is 574 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Eresós without a car is to bus and ferry via Bursa which takes 13h 6m and costs €60 - €85.
It takes approximately 13h 6m to get from Istanbul to Eresós, including transfers.
There are 132+ hotels available in Eresós.
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.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €210–240
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dikili bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- €22–35
Bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalik
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- €21–30
- Phone
- 0545 783 50 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- jalemtur.com
Ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Schedules at
- jalemtur.com
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