How to travel from Kea to Samothrace, Greece
The distance between Kea and Samothrace is around 579km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kea to Samothrace by ferry, train, 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 → Kea if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Bus and Plane
Take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then fly from Athens (ATH) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration7h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis then Thessaloniki and then to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration15h 45m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
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Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Lavrio then take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kea and Samothrace
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kea to Samothrace by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Kea and Samothrace is around 579km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)
It takes around 13h 20m to get from Kea and Samothrace by ferry, train and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kea to Samothrace is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Kea and Samothrace is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kea and Samothrace. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis 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 Kea and Samothrace. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis 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 Kea to Samothrace. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the bus to Athens Ktel Attikis 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 Kea to Samothrace. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lavrio then take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 13h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kea to Samothrace is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 20m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kea and Samothrace
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Bus and Plane | 7h 15m | €160($160) | twice a week | 579km (360 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 15h 45m | €140($140) | twice a week | 972km (604 miles) |
| Ferry to Lavrio, bus | 21h 10m | €165($165) | twice a week | 675km (420 miles) |
| Ferry to Syros, bus | 1 day 7h | €165($165) | once a week | 1,096km (681 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 13h 20m | €105($105) | twice a week | 1,034km (642 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kea and Samothrace
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
Bus companies
KTEL Evrou
KTEL Attikis
KTEL Thessalonikis
MetroTurizm
Train 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