How to travel from Kea to Samos, Greece
The distance between Kea and Samos is around 370km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kea to Samos by ferry, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Samos → Kea if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Samos (SMI).
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Syros and then to Vathy Samou.
- Duration10hrs
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple ferry operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kea and Samos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kea to Samos by ferry, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Kea and Samos is around 370km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 220km (137 miles)
It takes around 10hrs to get from Kea and Samos by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kea to Samos is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Kea and Samos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kea and Samos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then fly from Athens (ATH) to Samos (SMI). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kea and Samos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then fly from Athens (ATH) to Samos (SMI). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kea and Samos. The ferry typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice a week.
Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries and Seajets run the ferry services between Kea and Samos. Ferries run twice a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kea to Samos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros then fly from Syros Island (JSY) to Samos (SMI). instead which will take 6h 30m.
The closest major airport to Samos is Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Samos. Leros Airport (LRS) (LRS) and Ikaria Airport (JIK) (JIK) 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 Kea to Samos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros and then to Vathy Samou. instead which will take 10hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kea to Samos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kea and Samos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 30m | €200($200) | twice a week | 485km (301 miles) |
| Ferry to Syros, plane | 7hrs | €240($240) | twice a week | 553km (343 miles) |
| Ferry to Paros, Fly | 9h 20m | €210($210) | once a week | 582km (362 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | €165($165) | twice a week | 417km (259 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 10hrs | €125($125) | twice a week | 370km (230 miles) |
| Ferry via Tinos | 10h 35m | €150($150) | once a week | 375km (233 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kea and Samos
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Gulf Air Bahrain
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Bus companies
KTEL Attikis
Airports near Samos
The following major airports near Samos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Samos International Airport (SMI)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Samos
Leros Airport (LRS)
- Distance
- 23km (15 miles) from Samos
Ikaria Airport (JIK)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Samos