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

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to West Lesbos by bus, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or taxi

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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 Kalloníbus bus
    11h 40m
    €66–90

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dikili bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dikili to Mytileneferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Mytilene to Kalloníbus bus
    11h 59m
    €29–108

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Ayvalikcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilenecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Mytilene to West Lesboscar car
    6h 3m
    €78–102

  4. Fly to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT)plane plane IST - MJT
    2. Take the taxi from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) to West Lesbostaxi taxi
    7h 37m
    €142–302

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalikbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilenecarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Mytilene to Kalloníbus bus
    12h 46m
    €63–77

  6. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Aliağabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aliağa İlçe Emniyet Müdürlüğü to Dikili Limanbus bus 837
    3. Take the ferry from Dikili to Mytileneferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Mytilene to Kalloníbus bus
    15h 20m

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

    1. Fly from Istanbul (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 Kalloníbus bus
    8h 55m
    €285–310

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 535 km
  • Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and West Lesbos, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to West Lesbos. 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, take the bus to Kalloní, then take the taxi to West Lesbos. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Istanbul to West Lesbos via Port of Ayvalik and Mytilene in around 6h 3m.

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