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The causeway road to Koronisia crossing the Amvrakikos lagoon

How to get to Koronisia: routes, distances and the causeway

Written by the owners of Asterias Homes, Koronisia

Koronisia is reached by car only: about 25 km and 35 minutes from Arta on a fully paved road, with the last stretch crossing the Amvrakikos lagoon. There is no scheduled bus and no ferry to the village.

Koronisia is an islet that was joined to the mainland, and that trips a lot of visitors up — they go looking for ferry timetables when in fact you simply drive to the village square.

Below is the route from each direction, what the causeway is actually like, where to park, and what public transport does and does not exist.

Distances and driving times

Every route funnels through Arta. Wherever you start, the final leg is the same: Arta to Koronisia, roughly 25 km south.

From Arta
about 25 km · 35 minutes
From Aktio / Preveza Airport (PVK)
about 65 km · 1 hour 15 minutes
From Preveza town
about 60 km · 1 hour 10 minutes
From Ioannina Airport (IOA)
about 100 km · 1 hour 30 minutes
From Igoumenitsa ferry port
about 130 km · 1 hour 45 minutes
From Athens
about 380 km · 4 hours via the Ionia Odos (A5)
From Thessaloniki
about 350 km · 4 hours via the Egnatia (A2) and Ionia Odos
From Patras
about 190 km · 2 hours via the Ionia Odos

The route, step by step

From Athens and Patras you head north on the Ionia Odos (A5) and take the Arta exit. From Thessaloniki and Ioannina you come south on the Egnatia and the Ionia Odos respectively, to the same exit. From Aktio and Preveza you drive east towards Arta.

From Arta, follow the signs for Koronisia and head south towards the gulf. The road is paved the entire way and no special vehicle is needed.

The final stretch is the memorable part: the road runs out into the lagoon itself, water on both sides, and delivers you straight into the village. It is narrow and unlit along much of its length, so take it slowly after dark.

Is there a bus or ferry to Koronisia?

No. There is no scheduled KTEL bus service to the village and no ferry or boat timetable — despite Koronisia having once been reachable only by boat.

If you are travelling without a car, the practical approach is to reach Arta or Preveza by bus or plane and cover the last leg by taxi or hire car. Be aware that without a car, getting around the wider area — the beaches, the tavernas outside the village, day trips — becomes difficult.

Parking in Koronisia

The village is small and parking is rarely a problem, with the exception of the busiest August evenings when the tavernas are full.

Asterias Homes has free private parking for guests, so you can leave the car and cover the village on foot.

Practical notes before you set off

Koronisia is a small settlement, not a town. A few things are worth sorting before you turn towards the lagoon.

  • Fill up in Arta — the last leg is rural and services thin out.
  • Do your main shop in Arta too, particularly if you are staying somewhere with a kitchen.
  • Mobile coverage works, but download the map before you leave rather than relying on offline navigation.
  • If you are arriving after sunset, tell your accommodation your arrival time; the causeway deserves care in the dark.

Getting there — common questions

How far is Koronisia from Arta?

About 25 kilometres, roughly 35 minutes by car. The road is paved the whole way.

Is there a bus to Koronisia?

No, there is no scheduled KTEL bus service to the village. Access is by car, or by taxi from Arta.

Do you need a boat to get to Koronisia?

No. Although Koronisia is an islet, it is joined to the mainland by a road that crosses the lagoon, and you can drive all the way into the village.

What is the nearest airport to Koronisia?

Aktio Airport (PVK) near Preveza, about 65 km and 1 hour 15 minutes by car. Ioannina Airport (IOA) is the next closest at about 100 km.

Do you need a 4x4 or a high-clearance car?

No. The road is paved for its entire length and an ordinary car is fine.

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