How to travel from Lefkada to Skiros, Greece
The distance between Lefkada and Skiros is around 531km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lefkada to Skiros 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 Skiros → Lefkada if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Skyros (SKU).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost€240($240)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Skýros.
- Duration9h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€70($70)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lefkada and Skiros
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lefkada to Skiros by bus, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).
The distance between Lefkada and Skiros is around 531km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337km (209 miles)
It takes around 9h 5m to get from Lefkada and Skiros by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lefkada to Skiros is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Lefkada and Skiros is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lefkada and Skiros. We recommend that you take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Skyros (SKU). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lefkada and Skiros. We recommend that you take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Skyros (SKU). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lefkada to Skiros. We recommend that you take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Skyros (SKU). instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Skiros is Skiros Airport (SKU) (SKU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Skiros. Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) and Lemnos International Airport (LXS) (LXS) 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 Skiros. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then take a ferry to Skýros. instead which will take 9h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lefkada to Skiros is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 5m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lefkada and Skiros
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 30m | €240($240) | twice daily | 608km (378 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 6h 10m | €185($185) | twice daily | 543km (337 miles) |
| Bus to Athens, Fly | 7h 25m | €160($160) | every 20 mins | 531km (330 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 9h 5m | €70($70) | once daily | 560km (348 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lefkada and Skiros
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Ferry operators
KTEL Evias
Ionion P. Lines
West Ferry
Bus companies
KTEL Lefkadas
KTEL Ioanninon
Airports near Skiros
The following major airports near Skiros offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Skiros Airport (SKU)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Skiros
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Skiros
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
- Distance
- 132km (82 miles) from Skiros