How to travel from Kalamata to Samothrace, Greece
The distance between Kalamata and Samothrace is around 712km (443 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kalamata to Samothrace by bus, ferry, 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 → Kalamata if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Ferry
Take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration7h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Thessaloniki and then to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Alexandroupolis then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration12h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalamata and Samothrace
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kalamata to Samothrace by bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Kalamata and Samothrace is around 712km (443 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 485km (301 miles)
It takes around 11h 30m to get from Kalamata and Samothrace by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kalamata to Samothrace is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Kalamata and Samothrace is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kalamata and Samothrace. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kalamata and Samothrace. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kalamata to Samothrace. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 7h 15m.
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 Kalamata 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 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalamata to Samothrace is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kalamata and Samothrace
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 15m | €120($120) | once daily | 712km (443 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 8h 55m | €115($115) | once daily | 800km (497 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 30m | €95($95) | 3 times a week | 1,101km (684 miles) |
| Bus to Isthmos, ferry | 18h 20m | €115($115) | once daily | 1,101km (684 miles) |
| Bus to Piraeus Port Astiggos, ferry | 1 day 7h | €115($115) | 3 times a week | 1,363km (847 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 5m | €155($155) | once daily | 1,095km (680 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kalamata and Samothrace
Bus companies
KTEL Messinias
KTEL Evrou
KTEL Korinthias
KTEL Argolidas
KTEL Rodopis
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
Ferry operators
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