How to travel from Kos to Samothrace, Greece
The distance between Kos and Samothrace is around 772km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 5m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kos to Samothrace by ferry, 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 → Kos if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Kos (KGS) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration5h 5m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Bodrum then take the bus to Bursa and then to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration18h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kos and Samothrace
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kos to Samothrace by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 19h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Kos and Samothrace is around 772km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 427km (265 miles)
It takes around 18h 35m to get from Kos and Samothrace by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kos to Samothrace is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Kos and Samothrace is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kos and Samothrace. We recommend that you fly from Kos (KGS) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 5h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kos and Samothrace. We recommend that you fly from Kos (KGS) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 5h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kos to Samothrace. We recommend that you fly from Kos (KGS) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 5h 5m.
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 Kos to Samothrace. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bodrum then take the bus to Bursa and then to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 18h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kos to Samothrace is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 18h 35m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kos and Samothrace
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 5h 5m | €155($155) | once daily | 772km (480 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 3 similar | 18h 35m | €90($90) | 3 times a week | 1,108km (689 miles) |
| Ferry to Bodrum, bus | 19h 10m | €44($44) | once daily | 1,222km (760 miles) |
| Ferry to Fournoi, bus | 21h 20m | €185($185) | once a week | 876km (544 miles) |
| Ferry to Vathy Samou, bus | 23h 10m | €140($140) | twice a week | 935km (581 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kos and Samothrace
Ferry operators
Skymarine
Yeşil Marmaris Lines
Dodekanisos Seaways
Bus companies
MetroTurizm
Crazy Holidays
Kamil Koc
KTEL Evrou
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
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