How to travel from Heraklion to Samothrace, Greece
The distance between Heraklion and Samothrace is around 691km (429 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Heraklion to Samothrace by plane, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Samothrace → Heraklion if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Heraklion (HER) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Santorini and then to Piraeus then take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration17h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€210($210)
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.
- Duration22h 5m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heraklion and Samothrace
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Heraklion to Samothrace by plane, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 24h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Heraklion and Samothrace is around 691km (429 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 570km (354 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Heraklion and Samothrace by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Heraklion to Samothrace is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Heraklion and Samothrace is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Heraklion and Samothrace. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heraklion and Samothrace. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heraklion to Samothrace. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Heraklion to Samothrace. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heraklion to Samothrace is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Heraklion and Samothrace
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 3h 30m | €145($145) | once daily | 691km (429 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 17h 45m | €210($210) | once daily | 1,364km (847 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 22h 5m | €145($145) | twice a week | 1,199km (745 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 24h 50m | €135($135) | twice a week | 1,263km (785 miles) |
| Ferry to Mykonos, bus | 1 day 1h | €175($175) | twice a week | 1,149km (714 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Heraklion and Samothrace
Ferry operators
Minoan Lines
Bus companies
KTEL Evrou
KTEL Rodopis
Citylines
Airlines
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