How to travel from Lefkada to Poros, Greece

The distance between Lefkada and Poros is around 385km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lefkada to Poros by bus, ferry, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PorosLefkada if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane, Train and Ferry

Fly from Preveza (PVK) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Poros.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Patras then Isthmos and then to Galatas.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated by

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Poros.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lefkada and Poros

There are several options for getting from Lefkada to Poros by bus, ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Lefkada and Poros is around 385km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 280km (174 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Lefkada and Poros by bus and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Lefkada to Poros is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Lefkada and Poros is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lefkada and Poros. We recommend that you fly from Preveza (PVK) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Poros. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lefkada and Poros. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lefkada to Poros. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Patras and Isthmos. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

KTEL Lefkadas, KTEL Korinthias and KTEL Argolidas run regular bus services between Lefkada and Poros. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lefkada to Poros. We recommend that you fly from Preveza (PVK) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Poros. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Poros is Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) which is approximately 62km (38 miles) from Poros. Milos Airport (MLO) (MLO) and Kalamata International Airport (KLX) (KLX) 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 Poros. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Poros. instead which will take 7h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lefkada to Poros is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €84 ($84).

How do I get from Lefkada to Poros

Compare travel optionsbetween Lefkada and Poros

Transport options from Lefkada to Poros
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Ferry + 1 similar
4h 25m
€220($220)
every 20 mins623km (387 miles)
Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry5h 35m
€205($205)
every 20 mins572km (356 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
€51($51)
once a week385km (239 miles)
Bus and Ferry
7h 15m
€84($84)
every 20 mins424km (264 miles)

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Airports near Poros

The following major airports near Poros offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Poros
MLO
Milos Airport (MLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Poros
KLX
Kalamata International Airport (KLX)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Poros