There are 6 ways to get from Thessaloníki to Ionian Islands by train, busferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus and ferry
best- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Lianokladitrain Ic
- Take the busferry from Lamia to Zakynthosbusferry
7h 53m€48–75Bus and ferry
cheapest- Take the busferry from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Zakynthosbusferry
8h€45–75Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Thessaloníki to Killinicar
- Take the carferry from Killini to Poroscarferry
- Take the carferry from Pesáda to Zakynthos Agios Nikolaoscarferry
10h 20m€121–211Fly to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias
- Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU)plane SKG - CFU
4h 49m€72–152Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Patrasbus
- Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthosbusferry
10h€53–76Fly to Kefalonia Airport
- Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane SKG - EFL
6h 12m€89–185
Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thessaloníki to Ionian Islands is to bus and ferry which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Thessaloníki to Ionian Islands is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €70 - €160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station station and arriving at Zakynthos. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Thessaloníki and Ionian Islands is 545 km.
The best way to get from Thessaloníki to Ionian Islands without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 7h 53m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Thessaloníki to Ionian Islands, including transfers.
Thessaloníki to Ionian Islands bus services, operated by KTEL Zakynthos, depart from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.
Thessaloníki to Ionian Islands bus services, operated by KTEL Zakynthos, arrive at Zakynthos station.
There are 3084+ hotels available in Ionian Islands.
What companies run services between Thessaloníki, Greece and Ionian Islands, Greece?
Aegean Airlines and Sky Express fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, KTEL Zakynthos operates a vehicle from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Zakynthos once a week. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–160
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Kefalonia Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–150
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Kefalonia Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–230
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Thessaloniki to Lianokladi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +302695022255
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktel-zakynthos.gr
Busferry from Lamia to Zakynthos
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Book at
- KTEL Zakythos
Busferry from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Zakynthos
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Book at
- KTEL Zakythos
Busferry from Patras to Zakynthos
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Book at
- KTEL Zakythos
- Phone
- +30 2616 001 600
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL of Achaia S.A.
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Patras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- KTEL of Achaia S.A.
- Phone
- +30 210 94 99 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Levante Ferries
Car ferry from Killini to Poros
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- 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
- €7–12
- Website
- Ionion P. Lines
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