Getting from Alexandroupoli to Igoumenitsa

If you are heading to Igoumenitsa from Alexandroupoli you are making your way from the far northeastern corner of Greece to a port city on the Epirus coast in the far northwest, the main departure point for ferries to Corfu, Paxos and Italy.

Take the ferry

There is no ferry connection between Alexandroupoli and Igoumenitsa. Both are mainland ports on opposite sides of northern Greece with no sea connection between them. Getting there means traveling by road or air across the country.

Getting there by air

Igoumenitsa has no airport. The nearest airport is Ioannina, around 83 kilometres to the east, with connections from Athens. Flying from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then Athens to Ioannina, followed by a bus or taxi to Igoumenitsa taking around 1 hour 30 minutes, gives a total journey time of around 5 to 6 hours.

Your best option

Fly from Alexandroupoli to Ioannina via Athens and take the bus or taxi to Igoumenitsa. It is the most practical approach. The drive from Alexandroupoli to Igoumenitsa via the Egnatia motorway takes around 5.5 to 6 hours and is a genuinely scenic route across northern Greece, making it a good option if you are traveling with a car.