How to travel from Kefalonia to Lefkada, Greece
The distance between Kefalonia and Lefkada is around 104km (65 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 30m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Kefalonia to Lefkada by car, ferry, taxi and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lefkada → Kefalonia if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi, Ferry and Bus
Take a taxi to Fiskardo then take a ferry to Nydri then take the bus to Lefkáda.
- Duration2h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Fiskardo then take a ferry to Nydri.
- Duration2h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€21($21)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kefalonia and Lefkada
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kefalonia to Lefkada by car, ferry, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 2h 30m.
The distance between Kefalonia and Lefkada is around 104km (65 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 52km (32 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Kefalonia and Lefkada by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kefalonia to Lefkada is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Kefalonia and Lefkada is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kefalonia and Lefkada. We recommend that you drive to Fiskardo then take a ferry to Nydri. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kefalonia and Lefkada. We recommend that you drive to Fiskardo then take a ferry to Nydri. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kefalonia to Lefkada. We recommend that you drive to Fiskardo then take a ferry to Nydri. instead which will take 2h 30m.
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 Kefalonia to Lefkada. We recommend that you drive to Fiskardo then take a ferry to Nydri. instead which will take 2h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kefalonia to Lefkada is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kefalonia and Lefkada
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi, Ferry and Bus | 2h 45m | €120($120) | twice daily | 104km (65 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2h 30m | €21($21) | twice daily | 105km (65 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kefalonia and Lefkada
Ferry operators
Ionion P. Lines
West Ferry
Bus companies
KTEL Lefkadas
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