How to travel from Evia to Samothrace, Greece
The distance between Evia and Samothrace is around 585km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Evia to Samothrace by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Samothrace → Evia if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration10h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€85($85)
Multiple operators
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Thessaloniki and then to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Mantoúdi then take a ferry to Volos then drive to Alexandroupolis then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration13h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€86($86)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Evia and Samothrace
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Evia to Samothrace by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 10h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Evia and Samothrace is around 585km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)
It takes around 11h 50m to get from Evia and Samothrace by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Evia to Samothrace is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Evia and Samothrace is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Evia and Samothrace. We recommend that you take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Evia and Samothrace. We recommend that you take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Evia to Samothrace. We recommend that you take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 5h 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 Evia to Samothrace. We recommend that you take the bus to Thessaloniki and then 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 Evia to Samothrace is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Evia and Samothrace
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 40m | €140($140) | once daily | 585km (363 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 10h 60m | €85($85) | once daily | 850km (528 miles) |
| Train to Athens, bus and ferry | 15h 10m | €140($140) | once daily | 976km (606 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 1 day 4h | €160($160) | 3 times a week | 1,170km (727 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11h 50m | €105($105) | once daily | 851km (529 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 30m | €86($86) | 4 times a week | 723km (449 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Evia and Samothrace
Bus companies
KTEL Evias
KTEL Evrou
KTEL Rodopis
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
Ferry operators
Anes Ferries
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