There are 4 ways to get from Lesbos to İzmir by taxi, ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, ferry
best- Take the taxi from Lesbos to Mytilenetaxi
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry
2h 38m₺5,012–5,309Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry
- Take the bus from Ayvalık to Izmir Otogarbus
6h 23m₺2,610–3,582Ferry
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry
- Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Bostanlı Vapur İskelesiferry
3h 39m₺5,753–5,934Ferry via Lampou Myloi
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry
3h 53m₺4,109–4,261
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lesbos to İzmir is to ferry and bus which costs 2.600 ₺ - 3.600 ₺ and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lesbos to İzmir is to taxi and ferry which takes 2h 38m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 5.400 ₺.
No, there is no direct ferry from Lesbos to İzmir. However, there are services departing from Mytilene and arriving at Bostanlı Vapur İskelesi via Alsancak Limanı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Lesbos and İzmir is 117 km.
The best way to get from Lesbos to İzmir without a car is to taxi and ferry which takes 2h 38m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 5.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Lesbos to İzmir, including transfers.
İzmir is 1h ahead of Lesbos. It is currently 7:26 AM in Lesbos and 8:26 AM in İzmir.
There are 270+ hotels available in İzmir.
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.
- Phone
- 08503330700
- Website
- guneyakdeniz.com
Bus from Ayvalık to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺280–400
- Schedules at
- guneyakdeniz.com
- Phone
- 0 232 330 89 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- izdeniz.com.tr
Ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanı
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,379
- Schedules at
- izdeniz.com.tr
Ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanı
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,379
- Schedules at
- izdeniz.com.tr
Ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Bostanlı Vapur İskelesi
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺1,971
- Schedules at
- izdeniz.com.tr
Ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanı
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,379
- Schedules at
- izdeniz.com.tr
- Phone
- 0545 783 50 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- jalemtur.com
Ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalik
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,300
- Schedules at
- jalemtur.com
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