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How to get from Lefkada to Preveza
Lefkada is connected to the mainland by a road bridge, so you can drive to Preveza in about 30 minutes via the Aktio–Preveza undersea tunnel. KTEL buses run a few times a day in about 30 to 45 minutes.
Best option: Car. The direct road via the bridge and tunnel takes about half an hour, faster and more flexible than the bus.
All the ways to make the trip
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| car Over the Lefkada floating bridge, north via Aktio and through the Aktio–Preveza undersea tunnel | about 30 minutes | fuel plus the tunnel toll (a few euros) | The floating bridge swings open for boats at fixed times; expect short waits. | |
| bus KTEL buses between Lefkada town and Preveza | about 30 to 45 minutes | a few a day | about €3–5 | Check current timetables with KTEL Lefkadas or KTEL Prevezas. |
| taxi Taxi from Lefkada town | about 30 minutes | on request | about €40–60 | Also useful for Aktion airport (PVK), which is between the two. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- Aktion airport (PVK) serves both Lefkada and Preveza.
- The Nikopolis archaeological site is just north of Preveza.
- Expect traffic at the floating bridge in summer.
- Preveza's waterfront has plenty of paid parking.
Common questions
Do I need a ferry from Lefkada to Preveza?
No. Lefkada is connected to the mainland by a road bridge, and Preveza is reached through the Aktio–Preveza undersea tunnel. The drive takes about thirty minutes, with a small tunnel toll. There is no need for a ferry. The only delay is the floating bridge at Lefkada, which swings open at set times to let boats through the channel.
Is there a bus from Lefkada to Preveza?
Yes, KTEL buses run between Lefkada town and Preveza a few times a day, taking about thirty to forty-five minutes. Fares are a few euros. Check current timetables, as services are reduced in winter and at weekends. Buses leave from the KTEL station in Lefkada town; in Preveza they arrive at the bus station near the centre.
Which airport is closest to Lefkada and Preveza?
Aktion National Airport (PVK), located between the two, about twenty minutes from Lefkada town and about ten minutes from Preveza. It has seasonal international charter and low-cost flights, and domestic flights to Athens. Taxis and some buses connect to both towns.
How much is the Aktio–Preveza tunnel toll?
A few euros for a car each way. The exact price can change, so check before travelling. The tunnel is quick and convenient, taking only a few minutes under the mouth of the Amvrakikos Gulf. The alternative road route around the gulf via Vonitsa and Arta is much longer, so almost everyone uses the tunnel.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.