What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Lefkada?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lefkada is to fly which costs €130 - €440 and takes 10h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Lefkada?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lefkada is to train and fly and drive which takes 8h 35m and costs €210 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lefkada?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lefkada. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Nikiána via München, Igoumenitsa and Lefkáda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 15m.

How far is it from Basel to Lefkada?

The distance between Basel and Lefkada is 1779 km. The road distance is 1996 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Lefkada without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Lefkada without a car is to train and ferry and bus and taxi which takes 28h 33m and costs €360 - €950.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Lefkada?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Basel to Lefkada, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lefkada bus from?

Basel to Lefkada bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Bus or fly from Basel to Lefkada?

The best way to get from Basel to Lefkada is to bus via Munich which takes 38h 15m and costs €190 - €310. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €440 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Basel to Lefkada bus arrive?

Basel to Lefkada bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Lefkada?

Lefkada is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 2:42 PM in Basel and 3:42 PM in Lefkada.

Can I drive from Basel to Lefkada?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lefkada is 1996 km. It takes approximately 26h 7m to drive from Basel to Lefkada.

Where can I stay near Lefkada?

There are 800+ hotels available in Lefkada.

Basel to Lefkada - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, ferry, bus, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Lefkada by train, plane, car, ferry, bus, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Patras Araxos Airport, drive
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Patras Araxos Airport (GPA)plane ZRH - GPA
3. Drive from Patras Araxos Airport (GPA) to Lefkadacar
8h 35m
€218–552
Fly Basel to Preveza Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Preveza Airport (PVK)plane BSL - PVK
10h 22m
€139–434
Train, ferry, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centraletrain Ecm / ...
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bari Centraletrain
4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsaferry Asf
5. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Prevezabus
6. Take the taxi from Preveza to Lefkadataxi
28h 33m
€360–909
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Munich central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from München to Igoumenitsabus
3. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Lefkádabus
38h 15m
€193–301
Drive 1,996 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lefkadacar 1,996 km
26h 7m
€356–513
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ZRH - SKG
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Lefkádabus
15h 30m
€144–335
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Agríniobus
3. Take the bus from Agrinio to Lefkádabus
42h 29m

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Patras Araxos Airport (GPA) flights

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3h 1mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Lefkada.

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Distance: 1,779 km
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lefkada, Greece?

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Nikiána via Munich central bus station, München, Igoumenitsa, Igoumenitsa, and Lefkáda in around 38h 15m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Edelweiss Air fly from Basel (BSL) to Preveza Airport (PVK) 3 times a week.

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