How to travel from Samothrace to Lefkada, Greece
The distance between Samothrace and Lefkada is around 741km (461 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Samothrace 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 → Samothrace if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Ioannina (IOA) then take the bus to Preveza.
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Thessaloniki and then to Preveza.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€73($73)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then drive to Lefkáda.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samothrace and Lefkada
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samothrace to Lefkada by ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).
The distance between Samothrace and Lefkada is around 741km (461 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 466km (290 miles)
It takes around 11h 20m to get from Samothrace and Lefkada by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Samothrace to Lefkada is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Samothrace and Lefkada is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samothrace and Lefkada. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Ioannina (IOA) then take the bus to Preveza. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samothrace and Lefkada. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Ioannina (IOA) then take the bus to Preveza. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samothrace to Lefkada. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Ioannina (IOA) then take the bus to Preveza. instead which will take 6h 40m.
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 Samothrace to Lefkada. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Thessaloniki and then to Preveza. instead which will take 11h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samothrace to Lefkada is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 20m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samothrace and Lefkada
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 40m | €175($175) | once daily | 910km (566 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, plane and bus | 9h 30m | €130($130) | once daily | 833km (518 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 11h 20m | €73($73) | once daily | 756km (470 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 12h 35m | €67($67) | 3 times a week | 748km (465 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 14h 30m | €71($71) | 3 times a week | 761km (473 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 10m | €105($105) | once daily | 741km (461 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samothrace and Lefkada
Bus companies
KTEL Evrou
KTEL Prevezas
MetroTurizm
KTEL Kavalas
KTEL Ioanninon
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
Ferry operators
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