How to travel from Lefkada to Santorini, Greece
The distance between Lefkada and Santorini is around 624km (388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lefkada to Santorini by plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Santorini → Lefkada if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Preveza (PVK) to Santorini (JTR).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical cost€225($225)
+ 6 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Santorini.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Piraeus then take a ferry to Santorini.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lefkada and Santorini
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lefkada to Santorini by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).
The distance between Lefkada and Santorini is around 624km (388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 495km (308 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Lefkada and Santorini by plane.
The quickest way to get from Lefkada to Santorini is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Lefkada and Santorini is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lefkada and Santorini. We recommend that you fly from Preveza (PVK) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lefkada and Santorini. We recommend that you fly from Preveza (PVK) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lefkada and Santorini. Flights depart from Preveza (PVK) and arrive at Santorini (JTR) - via Naples (NAP). The flight takes around 3h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Lefkada to Santorini. There is however a flight that goes via Naples (NAP). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lefkada to Santorini typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Preveza (PVK) and and arrive into Santorini (JTR).
The closest major airport to Santorini is Santorini International Airport (JTR) (JTR) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Santorini. Naxos Airport (JNX) (JNX) and Heraklion International Airport (HER) (HER) 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 Santorini. We recommend that you fly from Preveza (PVK) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lefkada to Santorini is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lefkada and Santorini
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 45m | €225($225) | 4 times a day | 1,706km (1,060 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4hrs | €185($185) | 4 times a day | 690km (428 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 6hrs | €250($250) | twice daily | 624km (388 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Plane | 5h 15m | €48($48) | once daily | 750km (466 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 45m | €200($200) | twice daily | 693km (430 miles) |
| Bus to Athens, Ferry | 13h 30m | €175($175) | once daily | 659km (409 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 40m | €140($140) | twice daily | 677km (421 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lefkada and Santorini
Airlines
Condor Flugdienst
Ferry operators
Ionion P. Lines
West Ferry
Kerkyra Lines
Kerkyra Seaways
Bus companies
KTEL Ioanninon
KTEL Thesprotias
Airports near Santorini
The following major airports near Santorini offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Santorini International Airport (JTR)
- Distance
- 2km (1 miles) from Santorini
Naxos Airport (JNX)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Santorini
Heraklion International Airport (HER)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Santorini