The distance between Lefkada and Meteora is around 222km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lefkada to Meteora by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Meteora → Lefkada if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Ioannina and then to Trikala.
KTEL Ioanninon
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There are several options for getting from Lefkada to Meteora by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).
The distance between Lefkada and Meteora is around 222km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Lefkada and Meteora by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lefkada to Meteora is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €34 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Lefkada and Meteora, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lefkada and Meteora. We recommend that you drive to Meteora (Station). instead which will take 3hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lefkada and Meteora. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lefkada to Meteora. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Agrinio, Trikala and Kalampáka. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
KTEL Aitoloakarnanias, KTEL Trikala, KTEL Thesprotias, KTEL Grevenon and KTEL Ioanninon run regular bus services between Lefkada and Meteora. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lefkada to Meteora. We recommend that you take the bus to Agrinio and then to Trikala. instead which will take 6h 20m.
The closest major airport to Meteora is Kozani National Airport (KZI) (KZI) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Meteora. Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) (SKG) and Corfu International Airport (CFU) (CFU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lefkada and Meteora. The distance is around 222km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lefkada to Meteora is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Ioannina + 2 similar | 5h 35m | €41($41) | twice daily | 293km (182 miles) |
Bus | 6h 20m | €42($42) | twice a week | 394km (245 miles) |
Bus via Igoumenitsa | 6h 20m | €35($35) | 6 times a week | 339km (211 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | €34($34) | on demand | 222km (138 miles) |
KTEL Aitoloakarnanias
KTEL Trikala
KTEL Thesprotias
KTEL Grevenon
KTEL Ioanninon
The following major airports near Meteora offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.