The distance between Athens and Samos is around 310km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Athens to Samos by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Athens (ATH) to Samos (SMI).
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Take a ferry to Mykonos, Evdilos then Karlovasi and then to Vathy Samou.
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There are several options for getting from Athens to Samos by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).
The distance between Athens and Samos is around 310km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (170 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Athens and Samos by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Samos is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Samos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Samos. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Samos (SMI). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Athens and Samos. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Samos (SMI). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Athens and Samos. The ferry typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 4 times a week.
Seajets, Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Athens and Samos. Ferries run 4 times a week and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Athens and Samos. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Samos (SMI). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Samos with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
Sky Express and Olympic Air fly between Athens and Samos. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Samos (SMI). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from Athens to Samos typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Samos (SMI).
The closest major airport to Samos is Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Samos. Leros Airport (LRS) (LRS) and Ikaria Airport (JIK) (JIK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Athens to Samos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Vathy Samou. instead which will take 7h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Samos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 10m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 310km (193 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 4h 10m | €170($170) | 4 times a week | 343km (213 miles) |
Ferry via Mykonos + 3 similar | 6h 55m | €230($230) | 4 times a week | 429km (267 miles) |
Ferry | 7h 40m | €135($135) | 4 times a week | 429km (267 miles) |
Ferry to Vathy Samou | 11h 50m | €62($62) | 5 times a week | 326km (203 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 2h | €32($32) | once daily | 1,725km (1,072 miles) |
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The following major airports near Samos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.