How to travel from Corfu to Samothrace, Greece
The distance between Corfu and Samothrace is around 731km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Corfu to Samothrace by ferry, 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 → Corfu if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Corfu (CFU) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€62($62)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Corfu and Samothrace
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Corfu to Samothrace by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Corfu and Samothrace is around 731km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 497km (309 miles)
It takes around 11h 50m to get from Corfu and Samothrace by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Corfu to Samothrace is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Corfu and Samothrace is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Corfu and Samothrace. We recommend that you fly from Corfu (CFU) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Corfu and Samothrace. We recommend that you fly from Corfu (CFU) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Corfu to Samothrace. We recommend that you fly from Corfu (CFU) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Corfu to Samothrace. We recommend that you take a ferry to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 11h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Corfu to Samothrace is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).
Compare travel optionsbetween Corfu and Samothrace
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 4h 35m | €140($140) | once daily | 837km (520 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 11h 50m | €62($62) | once daily | 731km (454 miles) |
| Ferry to Igoumenitsa, bus | 14h 50m | €77($77) | once daily | 759km (472 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Corfu and Samothrace
Ferry operators
KTEL Kerkyras
Kerkyra Lines
Kerkyra Seaways
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Bus companies
KTEL Evrou
KTEL Thesprotias
KTEL Kavalas
MetroTurizm
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