There are 10 ways to get from Turkey to Lefkáda by bus, car, plane, or train
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Bus via Istanbul Esenler Otogari
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Lefkádabus
18h 28m€130–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Lefkádabus
18h 28m€69–106Drive 954.9 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Lefkádacar 954.9 km
10h 30m€177–256Fly Istanbul to Ioannina National Airport, bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane IST - IOA
- Take the bus from Ioannina to Prevezabus
12h 11m€145–357Train, bus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Edirnetrain Re
- Take the train from Orestiada to Alexandroupoli Porttrain Re
- Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Lefkádabus
22h 33m€74–139Bus via Athens
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Isthmosbus
- Take the bus from Isthmos to Lefkádabus
24h 14m€104–160Fly Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane IST - SKG
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Lefkádabus
12h 45m€134–289Fly Istanbul to Athens International Airport, bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane IST - ATH
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Lefkádabus
12h 6m€113–253Fly İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Athens International Airport, bus
- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane ADB - ATH
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Lefkádabus
11h 5m€147–332Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Athens International Airport, bus
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SAW - ATH
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Lefkádabus
12h 26m€193–363
Istanbul (IST) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Lefkáda is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 18h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Turkey to Lefkáda is to drive which takes 10h 30m and costs €170 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to Lefkáda. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler Otogari and arriving at Lefkáda via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 28m.
The distance between Turkey and Lefkáda is 1056 km. The road distance is 954.9 km.
The best way to get from Turkey to Lefkáda without a car is to bus via Istanbul Esenler Otogari which takes 18h 28m and costs €130 - €160.
It takes approximately 18h 28m to get from Turkey to Lefkáda, including transfers.
Turkey to Lefkáda bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.
Turkey to Lefkáda bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Lefkáda is 955 km. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from Turkey to Lefkáda.
There are 3111+ hotels available in Lefkáda.
What companies run services between Turkey and Lefkáda, Ionian Islands, Greece?
You can take a train from Aksaray to Lefkáda via Esenler Otogar, Istanbul Esenler Otogari, and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station in around 18h 28m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Istanbul to Ioannina National Airport via Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–600
Flights from Istanbul to Ioannina National Airport via Heraklion, Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–320
Flights from Istanbul to Ioannina National Airport via Santorini, Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–320
Flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–220
Flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia via Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–220
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–280
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport via Heraklion
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport via Santorini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport via Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–300
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–230
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Edirne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €89
- Website
- Arda Tur
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