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How to get fromVlorë to Ionian Islandsby bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Vlorë to Ionian Islands by bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, bus and ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Vlorë to Patrabus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthosbusferry bus ferry
    10h 33m
    €49–56

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Vlorë to Killinicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Killini to Poroscarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Pesáda to Zakynthos Agios Nikolaoscarferry car ferry
    11h 6m
    €118–204

  3. Bus, bus and ferry via Sarandë

    1. Take the bus from Vlorë to Sarandëbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sarande,Posta Shqiptare to Patrabus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthosbusferry bus ferry
    13h 44m

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Map of how to get from Vlorë to Ionian Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 547.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Vlorë, Albania and Ionian Islands, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Vlorë to Ionian Islands. However, you can take the bus to Patra, walk to Patras, then take the vehicle to Zakynthos. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vlorë to Zakynthos via Killini, Poros, Pesáda, and Zakynthos Agios Nikolaos in around 11h 6m.

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