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Lefkada is an island you reach by car: since 1987 a floating bridge, joined to a long causeway, has replaced the old ferry across the channel to the capital. Zonetransfers sends a driver to the ground-floor arrivals hall and drives you to Lefkada from €465 per vehicle.
From Athens Airport to Lefkada, a private car starts at €465 with one to four people on board, covering about 380 km in 4 h 15–4 h 30. Tolls, waiting time and child seats are part of the fixed price. Zonetransfers emails your voucher with a 24-hour number.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Price | from €465 per vehicle (1–4 people) |
| Distance | about 380 km |
| Drive time | 4 h 15–4 h 30 |
| Pick-up | Baggage-hall exit with a name sign |
| Tolls | included |
| Waiting | 60 min free from landing |
From the airport the route follows the Olympia Odos to Rio, crosses the Rio–Antirrio bridge, takes the Ionia Odos north to Amfilochia and the road via Vonitsa to the causeway and floating bridge.
| Leg | Road |
|---|---|
| 1 | Attiki Odos and Olympia Odos (A8) towards Corinth and Patras. |
| 2 | Cross the Gulf of Corinth on the Rio–Antirrio bridge (toll). |
| 3 | Ionia Odos (A5) north to Amfilochia. |
| 4 | Road via Vonitsa to the causeway and floating bridge: about 375 km in total. |
Rush hour on the Attiki Odos and Kifisou can add 20–30 minutes.
Out of season Preveza airport has few flights, so many visitors land in Athens and drive. Lefkada needs no ferry, so one car takes you to your door.
| When | What | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Santa Maura castle | Fortress at the island's entrance, rebuilt by the Ottomans in 1572–1574. |
| Midday | Lefkada Archaeological Museum | In the cultural centre, with the Lafcadio Hearn Historical Centre. |
| Afternoon | Boats from Nidri | Sail past Skorpios, Onassis's former island. |
| Evening | Old town walk | Wood-framed earthquake-resistant houses. |
Planning day trips? Book a car with driver in Athens by the hour.
The bridge into the island opens periodically to let boats through the canal (usually on the hour in season), which can mean short waits just before town.
Hotels in Lefkada our passengers book most:
About 100 rooms facing the port.
A 1920 mansion by the main square, just 5 rooms, with views of the port and Santa Maura castle.
Two minutes from the main square, with a seasonal pool and bar.
Small 9-room hotel in the centre near restaurants and bars.
| Detail | Why |
|---|---|
| Arrival flight | We monitor it from take-off, so early or late landings are covered. |
| Your destination | Your hotel or villa location, especially for Nidri or Vasiliki. |
| Child seats | Child seats for groups I, II and III are free. |
| Booking time | At least 24 hours before arrival; quotes for special requests arrive within 12 hours. |
You pay online by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro or PayPal; an invoice is available on request.
Fortress at the island's entrance, rebuilt by the Ottomans in 1572–1574.
In the cultural centre, with the Lafcadio Hearn Historical Centre.
Pebble beach under white cliffs, 44 km from town.
About 37.5 km away, reached by steps or water taxi from Vasiliki.
Cliffs where, legend says, the poet Sappho leapt.
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| 15 August | Celebration at Faneromeni monastery near town. |
| Last week of August | International Folklore Festival. |
From €465 per vehicle for up to 4 passengers, tolls included.
About 4 h 15–4 h 30 for roughly 375 km.
One suitcase up to 158 cm (length + width + height) per passenger plus hand luggage. Golf bags and bikes travel free but take space, so tell us when booking.
No. The island is joined to the mainland by a causeway and floating bridge, so you drive right into town.
Aktion (Preveza), about 20 km away, with seasonal charter flights.
The pick-up follows your actual landing, with an hour of free waiting; for delays beyond 90 minutes we confirm availability.
Payment is 100% online by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro or PayPal; nothing is paid to the driver.
Your car from Lefkada should collect you 6 h 30 min before a Schengen or domestic flight and 7 h before flights to the UK, the US or the Middle East.
Non-Schengen flights leave from zone A of the main terminal, with passport control; summer security queues can be long.
Full refund if cancelled 48 h ahead, or 96 h for group vehicles. Terms of sale.
| Destination | Area | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preveza | Epirus | 4 h 15–4 h 20 | €499 |
| Nafpaktos | Western Greece | 2 h 55 min | €299 |
| Patras | Western Peloponnese | 2 h 45 min | €289 |
| Delphi | Central Greece | 2 h 45–3 h | €259 |
| Volos Port | Thessaly | 3 h 45–4 h | €369 |
| Plaka | Central Athens | 40–50 min | €58 |
| Chalkida | Euboea | 1 h 15 min | €159 |
| Eretria | Euboea | 1 h 30–1 h 45 | €169 |
Add your flight and the address in Lefkada and get your voucher by email instantly.
Details reviewed October 2026.
Used Zonetransfers for a trip from Milan to Lake Como. The pickup was arranged in advance, which made planning the day easier. Comfortable journey and no issues along the way.(10/21/2026) Daniel Foster
We travelled from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port to catch a ferry. Having the transfer arranged in advance took some of the stress out of the journey. We got to the port with time to spare.(10/15/2026) Sophie Williams
Booked a private transfer from Rome Fiumicino Airport to our accommodation in the city. We had quite a bit of luggage and didn't fancy dealing with public transport. Everything went smoothly(10/11/2026) Thomas Reed
We needed a transfer from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to our hotel near the Eiffel Tower. The driver was easy to find and we went straight to the hotel. Just what we needed after a long flight.(10/02/2026) Emily Parker
We booked a transfer from Faro Airport to Lagos. There were four of us with suitcases, so having a car waiting for us made things much easier. Straightforward booking and a comfortable journey(09/29/2026) Oliver Bennett
I had a 5:30 AM pickup for the airport in Alicante. The driver arrived 10 minutes early, sent a polite text to let me know he was waiting outside, and handled everything with absolute professionalism.(09/23/2026) David Miller
We used Zonetransfers for airport transfers back and forth during a family trip to Madrid. On-time pickups, comfortable vehicles, and very friendly drivers. Will definitely use them again.(09/15/2026) Evelyn Campbell
Booked a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to our city-center hotel. Our driver, David, was exceptionally polite, helped with our heavy luggage, and gave us a few great local tips on the way.(09/11/2026) Rachel Henderson
What I appreciate most is knowing the exact cost upfront without unexpected luggage surcharges or meter surprises. Quick booking on the website and excellent customer support throughout.(09/06/2026) Emma Reed
We needed a transfer from Barcelona to Girona Airport early in the morning. The driver was there on time and we got to the airport with plenty of time. Very handy.(09/01/2026) Rachel Moore