How to travel from Thassos to Lefkada, Greece
The distance between Thassos and Lefkada is around 579km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Thassos 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 → Thassos if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Keramoti then fly from Kavala (KVA) to Ioannina (IOA) then take the bus to Preveza.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost€245($245)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Keramoti then take the bus to Thessaloniki and then to Preveza.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Keramoti then drive to Lefkáda.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thassos and Lefkada
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Thassos to Lefkada by ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).
The distance between Thassos and Lefkada is around 579km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 417km (259 miles)
It takes around 9h 40m to get from Thassos and Lefkada by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Thassos to Lefkada is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Thassos and Lefkada is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Thassos and Lefkada. We recommend that you take a ferry to Keramoti then fly from Kavala (KVA) to Ioannina (IOA) then take the bus to Preveza. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thassos and Lefkada. We recommend that you take a ferry to Keramoti then fly from Kavala (KVA) to Ioannina (IOA) then take the bus to Preveza. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thassos to Lefkada. We recommend that you take a ferry to Keramoti then fly from Kavala (KVA) to Ioannina (IOA) then take the bus to Preveza. instead which will take 5h 35m.
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 Thassos to Lefkada. We recommend that you take a ferry to Keramoti then take the bus to Thessaloniki and then to Preveza. instead which will take 9h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thassos to Lefkada is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Thassos and Lefkada
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 35m | €245($245) | twice daily | 832km (517 miles) |
| Ferry to Keramoti, plane and bus | 8h 30m | €160($160) | every 20 mins | 755km (469 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 9h 40m | €135($135) | twice daily | 598km (371 miles) |
| Ferry to Keramoti, bus | 11h 40m | €65($65) | 3 times a week | 593km (368 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6h 55m | €90($90) | every 2 hours | 579km (360 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Thassos and Lefkada
Bus companies
KTEL Kavalas
KTEL Prevezas
KTEL Ioanninon
Ferry operators
Aneth Lines
Thassos Ferries
Airlines
TUI fly Belgium
Aegean Airlines
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