There are 4 ways to get from Lefkada to Zakynthos by bus, busferry, ferry, car ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, bus and ferry
best- Take the bus from Lefkáda to Patrasbus
- Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthosbusferry
8h 19m€49–70Drive 237.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Lefkada to Kyllínicar 237.5 km
3h 40m€48–69Ferry, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Lefkáda to Zakynthosferry
- Take the carferry from Zakynthos to Killinicarferry
12h 26m€53–96Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Lefkada to Killinicar
- Take the carferry from Killini to Poroscarferry
- Take the carferry from Pesáda to Zakynthos Agios Nikolaoscarferry
7h 39m€74–139
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lefkada to Zakynthos is to bus and bus and ferry which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Lefkada to Zakynthos is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lefkada to Zakynthos. However, there are services departing from Nikiána and arriving at Zakynthos via Lefkáda and Patras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Lefkada to Zakynthos. However, there are services departing from Lefkáda and arriving at Killini via Zakynthos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
The distance between Lefkada and Zakynthos is 279 km.
The best way to get from Lefkada to Zakynthos without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 8h 19m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Lefkada to Zakynthos, including transfers.
Lefkada to Zakynthos bus services, operated by KTEL Lefkadas, depart from Lefkáda station.
Lefkada to Zakynthos bus services, operated by KTEL Lefkadas, arrive at Patras station.
There are 2280+ hotels available in Zakynthos.
What companies run services between Lefkada, Greece and Zakynthos, Greece?
There is no direct connection from Lefkada to Zakynthos. However, you can take the taxi to Nikiána, take the bus to Lefkáda, take the bus to Patras, walk to Patras, then take the vehicle to Zakynthos. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lefkada to Zakynthos via Nikiána, Lefkáda, Lefkáda, Zakynthos, Zakynthos, Killini, and Kyllíni in around 12h 26m.
- Phone
- +30 26450 22364
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Lefkadas
Bus from Lefkáda to Patras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- KTEL Lefkadas
- Phone
- +302695022255
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktel-zakynthos.gr
Busferry from Patras to Zakynthos
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Book at
- KTEL Zakythos
- Phone
- +30 2645024609
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lefkada Palace
Ferry from Lefkáda to Zakynthos
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Lefkada Palace
- Phone
- +30 210 94 99 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Levante Ferries
Car ferry from Zakynthos to Killini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–39
- Website
- Levante Ferries
- Passenger
- €13
- Car
- €39
Car ferry from Killini to Poros
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–45
- Website
- Levante Ferries
- Passenger
- €13
- Car
- €45
- Phone
- +30 26740-22111
- Website
- Ionion P. Lines
Car ferry from Pesáda to Zakynthos Agios Nikolaos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Ionion P. Lines
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