How to travel from Lefkada to Samos, Greece
The distance between Lefkada and Samos is around 672km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Lefkada to Samos by bus, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Samos → Lefkada if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Preveza (PVK) to Samos (SMI).
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time5h 40m
- Typical cost€315($315)
Condor Flugdienst
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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Bus to Athens, ferry
Take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Mykonos, Evdilos then Karlovasi and then to Vathy Samou.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€265($265)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lefkada and Samos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lefkada to Samos by bus, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Lefkada and Samos is around 672km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 551km (342 miles)
It takes around 13h 15m to get from Lefkada and Samos by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lefkada to Samos is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Lefkada and Samos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lefkada and Samos. We recommend that you take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Samos (SMI). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lefkada and Samos. We recommend that you take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Samos (SMI). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lefkada and Samos. Flights depart from Preveza (PVK) and arrive at Samos (SMI) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 5h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Lefkada to Samos. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 6h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lefkada to Samos typically takes around 5h 40m. Flights depart from Preveza (PVK) and and arrive into Samos (SMI).
The closest major airport to Samos is Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Samos. Leros Airport (LRS) (LRS) and Ikaria Airport (JIK) (JIK) 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 Samos. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Vathy Samou. instead which will take 13h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lefkada to Samos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 15m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lefkada and Samos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 6h 30m | €315($315) | 4 times a day | 3,605km (2,240 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 45m | €215($215) | twice daily | 749km (466 miles) |
| Bus to Thessaloniki, Fly | 7h 40m | €160($160) | twice daily | 882km (548 miles) |
| Bus to Athens, Fly | 7h 50m | €135($135) | every 20 mins | 672km (418 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Plane | 6h 25m | €180($180) | twice a week | 821km (510 miles) |
Bus to Athens, ferry + 3 similar | 12h 30m | €265($265) | twice a week | 786km (488 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 13h 15m | €170($170) | twice a week | 786km (488 miles) |
| Bus to Athens, Ferry | 17h 25m | €100($100) | 3 times a week | 683km (425 miles) |
| Bus to Agrinio, ferry | 1 day 2h | €90($90) | 3 times a week | 697km (433 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lefkada and Samos
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Kerkyra Lines
Kerkyra Seaways
Bus companies
KTEL Lefkadas
KTEL Aitoloakarnanias
KTEL Ioanninon
KTEL Thesprotias
Airlines
Condor Flugdienst
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Airports near Samos
The following major airports near Samos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Samos International Airport (SMI)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Samos
Leros Airport (LRS)
- Distance
- 23km (15 miles) from Samos
Ikaria Airport (JIK)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Samos