The distance between Kefalonia and Samothrace is around 741km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Kefalonia to Samothrace by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Samothrace → Kefalonia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki.
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Take a ferry to Patra then take the bus to Lamia then take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki.
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Take a ferry to Patra then take the bus to Thessaloniki and then to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki.
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There are several options for getting from Kefalonia to Samothrace by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Kefalonia and Samothrace is around 741km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 501km (311 miles)
It takes around 14hrs to get from Kefalonia and Samothrace by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Kefalonia to Samothrace is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Kefalonia and Samothrace is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kefalonia and Samothrace. We recommend that you fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kefalonia and Samothrace. We recommend that you fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 4h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kefalonia to Samothrace. We recommend that you fly from Kefallinia (EFL) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 4h 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kefalonia to Samothrace. We recommend that you take a ferry to Patra then take the bus to Lamia then take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 14hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kefalonia to Samothrace is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 14hrs and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Ferry | 4h 15m | €140($140) | once daily | 741km (460 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 14hrs | €120($120) | once daily | 988km (614 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 14h 45m | €130($130) | once daily | 1,029km (639 miles) |
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
KTEL Kefallonia
KTEL Achaias
KTEL Evrou
The following major airports near Samothrace offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.