How to travel from Chania to Samothrace, Greece
The distance between Chania and Samothrace is around 720km (447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Chania to Samothrace by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Samothrace → Chania if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Chania (CHQ) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration18h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Piraeus then take the bus to Komotini and then to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration21h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chania and Samothrace
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chania to Samothrace by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Chania and Samothrace is around 720km (447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 566km (352 miles)
It takes around 18h 55m to get from Chania and Samothrace by ferry, train and bus.
The quickest way to get from Chania to Samothrace is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Chania and Samothrace is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chania and Samothrace. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chania and Samothrace. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chania to Samothrace. We recommend that you fly from Chania (CHQ) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Samothrace is Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD) (AXD) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Samothrace. Lemnos International Airport (LXS) (LXS) and Kavala International Airport (KVA) (KVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chania to Samothrace. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 18h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chania to Samothrace is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 18h 55m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chania and Samothrace
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 4h 40m | €190($190) | once daily | 720km (447 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 18h 55m | €115($115) | once daily | 1,200km (746 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 21h 45m | €155($155) | once daily | 1,156km (718 miles) |
| Ferry to Thessaloniki, bus | 1 day 1h | €82($82) | once daily | 1,177km (731 miles) |
| Ferry to Piraeus, bus | 1 day 10h | €165($165) | 3 times a week | 1,331km (827 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chania and Samothrace
Ferry operators
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Bus companies
KTEL Evrou
KTEL Rodopis
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Airports near Samothrace
The following major airports near Samothrace offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Alexandroupolis International Airport (AXD)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Samothrace
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Samothrace
Kavala International Airport (KVA)
- Distance
- 96km (60 miles) from Samothrace