How to Travel from
Istanbul to Lefkada
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Istanbul, Turkey → Lefkada, Greece
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Lefkada
Composite routes from Istanbul to Lefkada
Cheapest
10 h 47 min
Car
968 km.
from $53
Other
18 h 35 min
748 km.
from $117.41
19 h 35 min
748 km.
from $81.57
13 h
Bus, Plane
748 km.
from $381.87
22 h 29 min
Train
748 km.
from $331.91
14 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
748 km.
from $256.07
13 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
748 km.
from $251.96
13 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
748 km.
from $220.51
14 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
748 km.
from $241.74
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Continue onto Molla Hüsrev Caddesi
Molla Hüsrev Caddesi, 130 м
130 м
Turn left onto Horhor Caddesi
Horhor Caddesi, 41 м
41 м
Turn left onto Çelebi Hamamı Sokağı
Çelebi Hamamı Sokağı, 78 м
78 м
Turn left onto Yeşil Tekke Sokağı
Yeşil Tekke Sokağı, 1 km 717 м
1 km 717 м
Turn left onto Akdeniz Caddesi
Akdeniz Caddesi, 181 м
181 м
Turn right onto Koca Sinan Caddesi
Koca Sinan Caddesi, 359 м
359 м
Turn left onto Akşemsettin Caddesi
Akşemsettin Caddesi, 2 km 516 м
2 km 516 м
Keep left onto O-3 and take O-3 toward Mahmutbey, Atatürk Havalimanı, Edirne, Merter, Bakırköy
Mahmutbey, Atatürk Havalimanı, Edirne, Merter, Bakırköy, O-3, 72 km 654 м
72 km 654 м
Keep right onto Kınalı Kavşağı and take D-110, O-7 toward Marmara Ceza İnfaz Kurumları, Marmaraereğlisi, Tekirdağ, İpsala, Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu, İstanbul Havalimanı, İstanbul
Kınalı Kavşağı, Marmara Ceza İnfaz Kurumları, Marmaraereğlisi, Tekirdağ, İpsala, Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu, İstanbul Havalimanı, İstanbul, D-110, O-7, 1 km 518 м
1 km 518 м
Continue onto Kınalı Kavşağı and take D-110 toward Marmara Ceza İnfaz Kurumları, Marmaraereğlisi, Tekirdağ, İpsala
Kınalı Kavşağı, Marmara Ceza İnfaz Kurumları, Marmaraereğlisi, Tekirdağ, İpsala, D-110, 10 km 604 м
10 km 604 м
Keep left onto D-110
34 km 124 м
34 km 124 м
Keep right onto D-110
17 km 945 м
17 km 945 м
Keep right onto Üniversite Köprülü Kavşağı and drive toward Şehir Merkezi, Süleymanpaşa, Karayolları 18. Şube Şefliği, İl Emniyet Müdürlüğü, İl Jandarma Komutanlığı
Üniversite Köprülü Kavşağı, Şehir Merkezi, Süleymanpaşa, Karayolları 18. Şube Şefliği, İl Emniyet Müdürlüğü, İl Jandarma Komutanlığı, 3 km 340 м
3 km 340 м
Turn right
28 м
28 м
Continue onto Reşat Nuri Güntekin Caddesi
Reşat Nuri Güntekin Caddesi, 84 km 513 м
84 km 513 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tekirdağ - İpsala Yolu
Tekirdağ - İpsala Yolu, 27 km 436 м
27 km 436 м
Continue onto D-110
1 km 891 м
1 km 891 м
Turn slight left onto D-110
2 km 794 м
2 km 794 м
Turn slight right onto Εγνατία Οδός
Εγνατία Οδός, 330 km 51 м
330 km 51 м
Keep left onto Θεσσαλονίκης - Καβάλας
Θεσσαλονίκης - Καβάλας, 2 km 139 м
2 km 139 м
Keep right onto Μίκη Θεοδωράκη and take ΕΟ2 toward Σταυρούπολη
Μίκη Θεοδωράκη, Σταυρούπολη, ΕΟ2, 178 м
178 м
Turn right onto Ισαύρων
Ισαύρων, 88 м
88 м
Turn left onto Ωραιοκάστρου
Ωραιοκάστρου, 2 km 647 м
2 km 647 м
Turn left onto Δενδροποτάμου
Δενδροποτάμου, 3 km 50 м
3 km 50 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 26ης Οκτωβρίου
26ης Οκτωβρίου, 113 м
113 м
Keep right and drive toward Αθήνα
Αθήνα, 1 km 73 м
1 km 73 м
Continue onto Δυτική Είσοδος Θεσσαλονίκης and drive toward Κατερίνη, Αθήνα
Δυτική Είσοδος Θεσσαλονίκης, Κατερίνη, Αθήνα, 27 km 323 м
27 km 323 м
Keep right onto Εγνατία Οδός and take Α2 toward Κοζάνη, Βέροια
Εγνατία Οδός, Κοζάνη, Βέροια, Α2, 215 km 134 м
215 km 134 м
Turn right and drive toward Τζουμέρκα, Κατσικάς, Ελληνικό
Τζουμέρκα, Κατσικάς, Ελληνικό, 1 km 708 м
1 km 708 м
Turn left onto Ιωαννίνων - Πραμάντων
Ιωαννίνων - Πραμάντων, 416 м
416 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ιωαννίνων - Πραμάντων
Ιωαννίνων - Πραμάντων, 3 km 856 м
3 km 856 м
Keep right
1 km 596 м
1 km 596 м
Turn left
1 km 985 м
1 km 985 м
Turn left
1 km 587 м
1 km 587 м
Turn right
3 km 152 м
3 km 152 м
Turn right
450 м
450 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Αντίρριο - Ιωάννινα
Αντίρριο - Ιωάννινα, 489 м
489 м
Keep left and take A5 toward Πάτρα, Άρτα
Πάτρα, Άρτα, A5, 40 km 15 м
40 km 15 м
Keep right and drive toward Πρέβεζα, Φιλιππιάδα
Πρέβεζα, Φιλιππιάδα, 1 km 796 м
1 km 796 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Παράκαμψη Φιλιππιάδας
Παράκαμψη Φιλιππιάδας, 467 м
467 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Καμπή - Φιλιππιάδα
Καμπή - Φιλιππιάδα, 1 km 846 м
1 km 846 м
Turn left
237 м
237 м
Turn left
159 м
159 м
Turn slight right onto Τζαβέλλα
Τζαβέλλα, 1 km 576 м
1 km 576 м
Turn left onto Μπιζανίου
Μπιζανίου, 2 km 965 м
2 km 965 м
Keep right onto ΕΟ21
20 km 110 м
20 km 110 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Φιλιππιάδα - Πρέβεζα
Φιλιππιάδα - Πρέβεζα, 12 km 851 м
12 km 851 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Φιλιππιάδα - Πρέβεζα
Φιλιππιάδα - Πρέβεζα, 3 km 191 м
3 km 191 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Φιλιππιάδα - Πρέβεζα
Φιλιππιάδα - Πρέβεζα, 2 km 317 м
2 km 317 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ιωαννίνων
Ιωαννίνων, 1 km 626 м
1 km 626 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ιωαννίνων
Ιωαννίνων, 1 km 615 м
1 km 615 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Ειρήνης
Ειρήνης, 1 km 244 м
1 km 244 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto ΕΟ21
331 м
331 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto ΕΟ21
285 м
285 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto ΕΟ21
64 м
64 м
Turn slight right onto ΕΟ21
1 km 803 м
1 km 803 м
Keep right onto ΕΟ21
170 м
170 м
Turn right onto Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας
Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας, 4 km 713 м
4 km 713 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Αμβρακία Οδός
Αμβρακία Οδός, 4 km 70 м
4 km 70 м
Keep right and drive toward Άκτιο
Άκτιο, 154 м
154 м
Turn right onto Ακτίου - Αγίου Νικολάου
Ακτίου - Αγίου Νικολάου, 4 km 447 м
4 km 447 м
Keep right
1 km 713 м
1 km 713 м
Turn right onto Παλαιά εθνική οδός
Παλαιά εθνική οδός, 2 km 186 м
2 km 186 м
Turn right onto Βόνιτσας - Λευκάδας
Βόνιτσας - Λευκάδας, 7 km 864 м
7 km 864 м
Turn left onto Βόνιτσας - Λευκάδας
Βόνιτσας - Λευκάδας, 1 km 206 м
1 km 206 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Αλέξανδρου Παναγούλη
Αλέξανδρου Παναγούλη, 1 km 649 м
1 km 649 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ηρώων Πολυτεχνείου
Ηρώων Πολυτεχνείου, 277 м
277 м
Turn slight right onto Ηρώων Πολυτεχνείου
Ηρώων Πολυτεχνείου, 66 м
66 м
Turn left onto Ευσταθίου Ζάκκα
Ευσταθίου Ζάκκα, 59 м
59 м
Keep right onto Ευσταθίου Ζάκκα
Ευσταθίου Ζάκκα, 1 km 771 м
1 km 771 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Λευκάδα - Απόλπαινα
Λευκάδα - Απόλπαινα, 1 km 266 м
1 km 266 м
Keep left
2 km 36 м
2 km 36 м
Turn sharp right onto Λευκάδα - Λαζαράτα
Λευκάδα - Λαζαράτα, 4 km 82 м
4 km 82 м
Turn left onto Λαζαράτα - Πλατύστομο
Λαζαράτα - Πλατύστομο, 2 km 626 м
2 km 626 м
Turn right
96 м
96 м
Keep left
495 м
495 м
Turn sharp right
76 м
76 м
Turn left
383 м
383 м
Turn right
1 km 728 м
1 km 728 м
Turn left
1 km 817 м
1 km 817 м
Turn sharp left
39 м
39 м
Keep right
97 м
97 м
Keep right
1 km 887 м
1 km 887 м
Turn left
55 м
55 м
Turn sharp left
141 м
141 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from Istanbul to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$522.28
Plane from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$636.93
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$420.37
Pegasus Airlines
Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.23–$242.03
Turkish Airlines
Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$522.28
Plane from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$636.93
Sky Express
Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$267.51
Train operators
Hellenic Train
Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Orestiada to Alexandroupoli
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$11.20
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkali to Tayyakadın
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.55–$3.57
Bus operators
Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$42.04
KTEL Evrou
Bus from Alexandroupoli to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$39.49
Arda Tur
Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.94–$53.50
KTEL Lefkadas
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Lefkáda
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.49–$49.68
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Lefkáda
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.94–$47.13
KTEL Prevezas
Bus from Ioannina to Preveza
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.01–$21.66
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Preveza
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.49–$54.78
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lefkada?
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lefkada is to bus via Istanbul which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 19h 35m.
What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lefkada?
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lefkada is to drive which takes 11h 6m and costs $195.65 - $293.48 .
Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Lefkada?
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Lefkada. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler Otogari and arriving at Nikiána via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station and Lefkáda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.
How far is it from Istanbul to Lefkada?
The distance between Istanbul and Lefkada is 988 km. The road distance is 982.6 km.
How do I travel from Istanbul to Lefkada without a car?
The best way to get from Istanbul to Lefkada without a car is to bus which takes 18h 35m and costs $70.65 - $97.83 .
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Lefkada?
It takes approximately 18h 35m to get from Istanbul to Lefkada, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Istanbul to Lefkada bus from?
Istanbul to Lefkada bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.
Where does the Istanbul to Lefkada bus arrive?
Istanbul to Lefkada bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lefkada?
Lefkada is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:25 in Istanbul and 11:25 in Lefkada.
Can I drive from Istanbul to Lefkada?
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Lefkada is 983 km. It takes approximately 11h 6m to drive from Istanbul to Lefkada.
Where can I stay near Lefkada?
There are 2674+ hotels available in Lefkada. Prices start at $37.11 per night.
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