How to travel from Lefkada to Sifnos, Greece
The distance between Lefkada and Sifnos is around 527km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lefkada to Sifnos by bus, ferry, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sifnos → Lefkada if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Ferry
Take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Milos (MLO) then take a ferry to Sifnos.
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€215($215)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Sifnos.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Piraeus then take a ferry to Sifnos.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lefkada and Sifnos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lefkada to Sifnos by bus, ferry, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 19h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Lefkada and Sifnos is around 527km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 406km (252 miles)
It takes around 9h 10m to get from Lefkada and Sifnos by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lefkada to Sifnos is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Lefkada and Sifnos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lefkada and Sifnos. We recommend that you take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Milos (MLO) then take a ferry to Sifnos. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lefkada and Sifnos. We recommend that you take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Milos (MLO) then take a ferry to Sifnos. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lefkada to Sifnos. We recommend that you take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Milos (MLO) then take a ferry to Sifnos. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Sifnos is Paros Airport (PAS) (PAS) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Sifnos. Milos Airport (MLO) (MLO) and Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) 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 Sifnos. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Sifnos. instead which will take 9h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lefkada to Sifnos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lefkada and Sifnos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 5h 15m | €215($215) | once daily | 673km (418 miles) |
| Bus to Ioannina, plane and ferry | 7h 30m | €225($225) | twice a week | 719km (447 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry | 7h 35m | €220($220) | once daily | 691km (429 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 10m | €100($100) | once daily | 540km (336 miles) |
| Bus to Agrinio, ferry | 19h 5m | €95($95) | once daily | 562km (349 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7hrs | €110($110) | once daily | 527km (327 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lefkada and Sifnos
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Bus companies
KTEL Lefkadas
KTEL Aitoloakarnanias
KTEL Ioanninon
Airlines
Sky Express
Airports near Sifnos
The following major airports near Sifnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Paros Airport (PAS)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Sifnos
Milos Airport (MLO)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Sifnos
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Sifnos