There are 6 ways to get from Malta to Lefkada by plane, bus, busferry, 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.
Fly to Athens International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MLA - ATH
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Lefkádabus
13h€119–260Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
cheapest- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane MLA - SKG
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Lefkádabus
13h 44m€110–276Bus and ferry, bus, drive
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the busferry from Scicli to Vlorëbusferry
- Take the bus from Vlorë to Tepelenëbus
- Take the bus from Tepelenë to Artabus
- Drive from Arta to Lefkadacar
35h 49mFly to Ioannina National Airport, bus
- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane MLA - IOA
- Take the bus from Ioannina to Prevezabus
13h 10m€186–404Bus and ferry, bus via Fier-Çifçi
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the busferry from Scicli to Fierbusferry
- Take the bus from Fier to Patrasbus
- Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus
43h 21mBus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the busferry from Scicli to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebusferry
- Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Agríniobus
- Take the bus from Agrinio to Lefkádabus
45h 19m
Malta International Airport (MLA) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malta to Lefkada is to fly and bus which costs €110 - €260 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Malta to Lefkada is to fly and bus which takes 13h and costs €110 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Malta to Lefkada. However, there are services departing from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar and arriving at Nikiána via Valletta, Scicli, Fier, Patras and Lefkáda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 21m.
The distance between Malta and Lefkada is 1280 km.
The best way to get from Malta to Lefkada without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Fier-Çifçi which takes 43h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h to get from Malta to Lefkada, including transfers.
Malta to Lefkada bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, depart from Valletta station.
Malta to Lefkada bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, arrive at Pozzallo station.
Lefkada is 1h ahead of Malta. It is currently 4:10 AM in Malta and 5:10 AM in Lefkada.
There are 1895+ hotels available in Lefkada.
What companies run services between Malta and Lefkada, Greece?
There is no direct connection from Malta to Lefkada. However, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, take the subway to Eleonas, walk to ΣΤ. Ελαιωνα, take the line 052 bus to ΣΤ. Υπερ. Λεωφ. Κηφισου, walk to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL, take the bus to Lefkáda, take the bus to Nikiána, then take the taxi to Lefkada. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Lefkada via Bombi1, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Scicli, Vlorë, Vlorë, Tepelenë, and Arta in around 35h 49m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–150
Flights from Malta International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia via Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–220
Flights from Malta International Airport to Ioannina National Airport via Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–300
Flights from Malta International Airport to Ioannina National Airport via Chania, Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–310
- Phone
- +30 26450 22364
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Lefkadas
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Lefkáda
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- KTEL Lefkadas
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Lefkáda
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- KTEL Lefkadas
Bus from Patras to Lefkáda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- KTEL Lefkadas
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