Getting from Alexandroupoli to Zakynthos

If you are heading to Zakynthos from Alexandroupoli you are making your way from the far northeastern corner of Greece to one of the most beautiful of the Ionian islands, on the opposite side of the country. It has Navagio Beach, the shipwreck cove with towering white cliffs and turquoise water that is one of the most photographed places in the Mediterranean.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Alexandroupoli to Zakynthos. No Aegean port is connected by sea to any Ionian island. Getting there by ferry means driving to Kyllini on the western Peloponnese and taking the ferry to Zakynthos, which takes around 1 hour 15 minutes and runs frequently. The drive from Alexandroupoli to Kyllini takes around 10 to 11 hours via the Egnatia motorway and E75.

Getting there by air

Both Alexandroupoli and Zakynthos have airports. Flying from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then Athens to Zakynthos takes around 50 to 55 minutes on the second leg. Total travel time door to door is around 4 to 5 hours. A direct seasonal flight between Thessaloniki and Zakynthos may also be available in summer so check before routing through Athens.

Your best option

Fly from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then fly to Zakynthos. It is the fastest and most practical approach. If you are traveling with a car, drive from Alexandroupoli to Kyllini via the Egnatia motorway and E75 and take the ferry across to Zakynthos, though the total drive takes around 10 to 11 hours.