How to travel from Lefkada to Icaria, Greece
The distance between Lefkada and Icaria is around 603km (375 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lefkada to Icaria by car, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Icaria → Lefkada if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Preveza (PVK) to Ikaria Island (JIK).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost€205($205)
Sky Express
+ 8 othersBus and Ferry
Take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Syros and then to Ag. Kirykos.
- Duration11h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Piraeus then take a ferry to Syros and then to Ag. Kirykos.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lefkada and Icaria
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lefkada to Icaria by car, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €86 ($86) and will take around 23h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).
The distance between Lefkada and Icaria is around 603km (375 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 497km (309 miles)
It takes around 9h 40m to get from Lefkada and Icaria by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lefkada to Icaria is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Lefkada and Icaria 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 Icaria. We recommend that you fly from Preveza (PVK) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lefkada and Icaria. We recommend that you fly from Preveza (PVK) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lefkada and Icaria. Flights depart from Preveza (PVK) and arrive at Ikaria Island (JIK) - via Corfu (CFU). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Lefkada to Icaria. There is however a flight that goes via Corfu (CFU) and Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lefkada to Icaria typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Preveza (PVK) and and arrive into Ikaria Island (JIK).
The closest major airport to Icaria is Ikaria Airport (JIK) (JIK) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Icaria. Leros Airport (LRS) (LRS) 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 Icaria. We recommend that you drive to Piraeus then take a ferry to Syros and then to Ag. Kirykos. instead which will take 9h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lefkada to Icaria is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lefkada and Icaria
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 35m | €205($205) | once daily | 747km (464 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 45m | €170($170) | once a week | 679km (422 miles) |
| Bus to Athens, Ferry | 14h 5m | €95($95) | 3 times a week | 603km (375 miles) |
| Bus to Agrinio, ferry | 23h 20m | €86($86) | 3 times a week | 617km (383 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 40m | €185($185) | once a week | 663km (412 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lefkada and Icaria
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Charlie Airlines Limited
Ferry operators
Bus companies
KTEL Lefkadas
KTEL Aitoloakarnanias
Airports near Icaria
The following major airports near Icaria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Ikaria Airport (JIK)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Icaria
Leros Airport (LRS)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Icaria
Samos International Airport (SMI)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Icaria