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Ten ways to Travel from Istanbul to Lefkada

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Cheapest
By car (976 km)
11 h 3 min
976 km.
from $53
Other
Rideshare
11 h 3 min
976 km.
from $12.73
Bus
18 h 35 min
748 km.
from $117.41
Bus via Istanbul
19 h 35 min
748 km.
from $81.57
Bus, Plane (Fly Istanbul to Ioannina National Airport)
13 h
748 km.
from $381.87
Train, Bus
22 h 29 min
748 km.
from $331.91
Bus, Plane (Fly Istanbul to International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia)
14 h 5 min
748 km.
from $256.07
Bus, Plane (Fly Istanbul to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport)
13 h 18 min
748 km.
from $251.96
Bus, Plane (Fly Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport)
13 h 33 min
748 km.
from $220.51
Bus, Plane (Fly Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ioannina National Airport)
14 h 5 min
748 km.
from $241.74

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)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Halkali to Tayyakadın
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.55–$3.57

Bus operators

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$42.04

KTEL Evrou

Phone:
+30 25510 26479
Email:
Website:
ktelevrou.gr/
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

Phone:
+3026450 22364
Email:
Website:
ktel-lefkadas.gr/
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

Phone:
+3026820 22213
Email:
Website:
ktelprevezas.gr/en/index.html
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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