How to travel from Naxos to Lefkada, Greece
The distance between Naxos and Lefkada is around 555km (345 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Naxos to Lefkada by ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lefkada → Naxos if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Ioannina (IOA) then take the bus to Preveza.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€580($580)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry to Paros, bus
Take a ferry to Paros and then to Piraeus then take the bus to Lefkáda.
- Duration9h 5m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Piraeus then drive to Lefkáda.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naxos and Lefkada
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naxos to Lefkada by ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €580 ($580).
The distance between Naxos and Lefkada is around 555km (345 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 462km (287 miles)
It takes around 9h 55m to get from Naxos and Lefkada by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Naxos to Lefkada is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €580 ($580).
The cheapest way to travel between Naxos and Lefkada is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naxos and Lefkada. We recommend that you fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Ioannina (IOA) then take the bus to Preveza. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naxos and Lefkada. We recommend that you fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Ioannina (IOA) then take the bus to Preveza. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naxos to Lefkada. We recommend that you fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Ioannina (IOA) then take the bus to Preveza. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Lefkada is Aktion Airport (PVK) (PVK) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Lefkada. Kefalonia International Airport (EFL) (EFL) and Araxos Airport (GPA) (GPA) 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 Naxos to Lefkada. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the bus to Lefkáda. instead which will take 9h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naxos to Lefkada is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naxos and Lefkada
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 10m | €580($580) | 4 times a day | 632km (393 miles) |
| Fly to Athens (ATH), Bus | 7h 10m | €145($145) | every 20 mins | 555km (345 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 6hrs | €315($315) | twice daily | 568km (353 miles) |
Ferry to Paros, bus + 1 similar | 9h 5m | €170($170) | 4 times a week | 566km (352 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 9h 55m | €120($120) | twice daily | 596km (370 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7h 50m | €135($135) | twice daily | 581km (361 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naxos and Lefkada
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Ionion P. Lines
West Ferry
Bus companies
KTEL Lefkadas
KTEL Ioanninon
Airlines
Sky Express
Airports near Lefkada
The following major airports near Lefkada offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Aktion Airport (PVK)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Lefkada
Kefalonia International Airport (EFL)
- Distance
- 67km (41 miles) from Lefkada
Araxos Airport (GPA)
- Distance
- 92km (57 miles) from Lefkada