How to travel from Lefkada to Samothrace, Greece
The distance between Lefkada and Samothrace is around 741km (461 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lefkada 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 → Lefkada if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Ferry
Take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost€215($215)
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 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€73($73)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Alexandroupolis then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lefkada and Samothrace
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lefkada to Samothrace by bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Lefkada and Samothrace is around 741km (461 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 466km (290 miles)
It takes around 11h 20m to get from Lefkada and Samothrace by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lefkada to Samothrace is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Lefkada and Samothrace is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lefkada and Samothrace. We recommend that you take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lefkada and Samothrace. We recommend that you take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lefkada to Samothrace. We recommend that you take the bus to Ioannina then fly from Ioannina (IOA) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 6h 20m.
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 Lefkada 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 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lefkada to Samothrace is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 20m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lefkada and Samothrace
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 20m | €215($215) | once daily | 911km (566 miles) |
| Bus to Athens, plane and ferry | 9h 30m | €130($130) | once daily | 834km (518 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 20m | €73($73) | once daily | 757km (470 miles) |
| Bus to Thessaloniki, ferry | 12h 35m | €67($67) | 3 times a week | 748km (465 miles) |
| Bus to Thessaloniki, ferry | 14h 30m | €71($71) | 3 times a week | 761km (473 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 15m | €105($105) | once daily | 741km (461 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lefkada and Samothrace
Bus companies
KTEL Evrou
KTEL Kavalas
MetroTurizm
KTEL Ioanninon
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