How to travel from Chania to Lefkada, Greece
The distance between Chania and Lefkada is around 648km (402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Chania to Lefkada by ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lefkada → Chania if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Chania (CHQ) to Ioannina (IOA) then take the bus to Preveza.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost€555($555)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Piraeus then take the bus to Lefkáda.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€39($39)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Neápolis then drive to Lefkáda.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chania and Lefkada
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chania to Lefkada by ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €555 ($555).
The distance between Chania and Lefkada is around 648km (402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 465km (289 miles)
It takes around 14h 30m to get from Chania and Lefkada by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Chania to Lefkada is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €555 ($555).
The cheapest way to travel between Chania and Lefkada is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chania and Lefkada. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Ioannina (IOA) then take the bus to Preveza. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chania and Lefkada. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Ioannina (IOA) then take the bus to Preveza. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chania to Lefkada. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Ioannina (IOA) then take the bus to Preveza. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Lefkada is Aktion Airport (PVK) (PVK) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Lefkada. Kefalonia International Airport (EFL) (EFL) and Araxos Airport (GPA) (GPA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chania to Lefkada. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the bus to Lefkáda. instead which will take 14h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chania to Lefkada is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 30m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chania and Lefkada
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 40m | €555($555) | 4 times a day | 752km (467 miles) |
| Fly to Thessaloniki (SKG), Bus | 7h 50m | €140($140) | once daily | 980km (609 miles) |
| Fly to Athens (ATH), Bus | 7h 55m | €145($145) | every 20 mins | 676km (420 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 14h 30m | €39($39) | once daily | 648km (402 miles) |
| Ferry to Patra, Bus | 16h 15m | €65($65) | once a week | 726km (451 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 12hrs | €160($160) | once a week | 698km (433 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chania and Lefkada
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
Ferry operators
ATTICA Group International lines
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Bus companies
KTEL Lefkadas
KTEL Ioanninon
Airports near Lefkada
The following major airports near Lefkada offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Aktion Airport (PVK)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Lefkada
Kefalonia International Airport (EFL)
- Distance
- 67km (41 miles) from Lefkada
Araxos Airport (GPA)
- Distance
- 92km (57 miles) from Lefkada