How to travel from Lefkada to Chíos, Greece
The distance between Lefkada and Chíos is around 590km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lefkada to Chíos by bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chíos → Lefkada if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Preveza (PVK) to Chios (JKH).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€200($200)
Sky Express
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Mesta Chios.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Çesme then take a ferry to Chios.
- Duration16h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€255($255)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lefkada and Chíos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lefkada to Chíos by bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €86 ($86) and will take around 22h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between Lefkada and Chíos is around 590km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)
It takes around 12h 10m to get from Lefkada and Chíos by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lefkada to Chíos is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Lefkada and Chíos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €86 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lefkada and Chíos. We recommend that you fly from Preveza (PVK) to Chios (JKH). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lefkada and Chíos. We recommend that you fly from Preveza (PVK) to Chios (JKH). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lefkada and Chíos. Flights depart from Preveza (PVK) and arrive at Chios (JKH) - via Kefallinia (EFL). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Lefkada to Chíos. There is however a flight that goes via Kefallinia (EFL) and Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lefkada to Chíos typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Preveza (PVK) and and arrive into Chios (JKH).
The closest major airport to Chíos is Chios Airport (JKH) (JKH) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Chíos. Mytilene International Airport (MJT) (MJT) and Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) 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 Lefkada to Chíos. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Mesta Chios. instead which will take 12h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lefkada to Chíos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 10m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lefkada and Chíos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 2h 50m | €200($200) | 4 times a day | 617km (383 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 15m | €240($240) | twice daily | 673km (418 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 12h 10m | €200($200) | once a week | 692km (430 miles) |
| Bus to Athens, Ferry | 13h 35m | €95($95) | once daily | 590km (367 miles) |
| Bus to Agrinio, ferry | 22h 50m | €86($86) | once daily | 604km (375 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 50m | €255($255) | twice daily | 1,546km (961 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lefkada and Chíos
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Turyol
Bus companies
KTEL Lefkadas
KTEL Aitoloakarnanias
KTEL Ioanninon
Airlines
Sky Express
Airports near Chíos
The following major airports near Chíos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Chios Airport (JKH)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Chíos
Mytilene International Airport (MJT)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Chíos
Samos International Airport (SMI)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Chíos