Travel To Lefkada

Lefkada by bus

Last Update: 2026-05-08

Travel To Lefkada

Lefkada by bus

Last Update: 2026-05-08

Lefkada by bus

Lefkada Island can be accessed in Greece by public bus transport in 2026 from the largest Greek cities, such as from Thessaloniki and from Athens.

The bus station of Lefkada is connected to the Greek mainland by public bus transport: the most important domestic connection is to Athens, which means there is a daily bus schedule to the capital of Greece. The other popular, and also very important bus route run to the airport of Preveza, which make transfers easier, who arrive to Lefkada by plane.

Lefkada by bus

The buses of Lefkada offer routes to Thessaloniki, Patra and Igoumenitsa for passengers, but these are not operating daily. The long-distance buses depart primarily from the main bus station of the island: KTEL Lefkadas – Central Bus Station is located on the southeastern side of the capital, near the port.

  • Lefkada Central Bus Station coordinates: 38.826147, 20.711925
  • Location: Filosofon & Tzeveleki, P.O. 31 100
  • Phone number: +30 26450 22364

If you plan your trip to Lefkada by bus from major Greek cities, always check for updated schedules on the website of the local company, known as KTEL Lefkada.

Website and actual bus schedules: ktel-lefkadas.gr

Useful infos about the local bus transport you can find here.

Routes and directions from Lefkada Central Bus Station

The bus station of Lefkada is connect these cities with the island through public transports.

  • LEFKADA – ATHENS
  • LEFKADA – MEGARA
  • LEFKADA – ISTHMO
  • LEFKADA – XYLOKAS
  • LEFKADA – AIGIO
  • LEFKADA – PATRA
  • LEFKADA – RIO
  • LEFKADA – MESSOLOGGI
  • LEFKADA – AMFILOXIA
  • LEFKADA – VONITSA
  • LEFKADA – THESSALONIKI
  • LEFKADA – VEROIA
  • LEFKADA – KOZANI
  • LEFKADA – GREVENA
  • LEFKADA – IOANNINA
  • LEFKADA – IGOUMENITSA
  • LEFKADA – PREVEZA
  • (source: KTEL)

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