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How to get fromLesbos to İzmirby taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Lesbos to İzmir by taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lesbos to Mytilenetaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry ferry
    2h 38m
    ₺4,958–5,252

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ayvalık to Izmir Otogarbus bus
    6h 23m
    ₺2,603–3,574

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Bostanlı Vapur İskelesiferry ferry
    3h 39m
    ₺5,662–5,833

  4. Ferry via Lampou Myloi

    1. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry ferry
    3h 53m
    ₺4,066–4,217

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  • Distance: 116.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a vehicle from Lesbos to İzmir via Mytilene, Alsancak Limanı, and Bostanlı Vapur İskelesi in around 3h 39m.

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