How to travel from Lemnos to Samothrace, Greece
The distance between Lemnos and Samothrace is around 352km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Lemnos to Samothrace by ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Samothrace → Lemnos if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kavala then take the bus to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€74($74)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Kavala, bus
Take a ferry to Kavala then take the bus to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lemnos and Samothrace
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lemnos to Samothrace by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 7h 15m.
The distance between Lemnos and Samothrace is around 352km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 71km (44 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Lemnos and Samothrace by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Lemnos to Samothrace is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Lemnos and Samothrace is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lemnos and Samothrace. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kavala then take the bus to Alexandroupoli 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 Lemnos and Samothrace. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kavala then take the bus to Alexandroupoli 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 Lemnos to Samothrace. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kavala then take the bus to Alexandroupoli 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 Lemnos to Samothrace. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kavala then take the bus to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 7h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lemnos to Samothrace is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lemnos and Samothrace
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus | 7h 15m | €74($74) | 6 times a week | 352km (219 miles) |
Ferry to Kavala, bus | 9h 25m | €90($90) | twice a week | 355km (221 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lemnos and Samothrace
Ferry operators
Bus companies
KTEL Evrou
MetroTurizm
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