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How to get from Parga to Preveza
Parga to Preveza is about 1 h by car for roughly 65 km along the Ionian coast. KTEL buses take about 1 h 15–1 h 30 and run several times a day in summer, fewer in winter.
Best option: Car. A car is quickest and lets you stop at beaches such as Lygia, Kastrosykia and Monolithi along the way.
All the ways to make the trip
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| car Coast road south via Kanali to Preveza | about 1 h | fuel only, no tolls | Parking in Parga in summer is hard; the Preveza–Aktio tunnel south of the town has a toll if you continue to Aktion airport or Lefkada. | |
| bus KTEL buses from Parga to Preveza bus station | about 1 h 15–1 h 30 | several a day in summer, a few in winter | about €5–8 | Check current timetables; some services may need a change. |
| taxi Taxi Parga–Preveza or to Aktion airport | about 1 h | on demand | about €70–100 | Book in summer; useful for flights at Aktion (Preveza) airport. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- Aktion airport, which serves Preveza, is on the far side of the tunnel south of town.
- Monolithi beach, just north of Preveza, is one of the longest beaches in Greece.
- Ancient Nikopolis is just north of Preveza on the same road.
- In August, leave Parga early to avoid traffic and parking queues.
Common questions
How long is the drive from Parga to Preveza?
About an hour for roughly 65 km on the coast road via Kanali. There are no tolls on this stretch. If you continue to Aktion airport or Lefkada, you pass through the Preveza–Aktio undersea tunnel, which has a small toll for cars.
Is there a bus from Parga to Preveza?
Yes. KTEL buses run between Parga and Preveza several times a day in summer and less often in winter, taking about 1 h 15–1 h 30. Timetables change by season and some trips may need a change, so check the current schedule.
How do I get from Parga to Preveza airport?
Preveza's airport, called Aktion, is south of the town across the Preveza–Aktio tunnel. A taxi from Parga takes about an hour and costs around €70–100. By bus you go to Preveza and then take a taxi through the tunnel, since buses to the airport are limited.
Can I do it as a day trip?
Yes. At about an hour each way, you can visit Preveza's waterfront and old town, Nikopolis and Monolithi beach and be back in Parga in the evening. By bus it also works, but check the last return departure, which can be early outside summer.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.