How to travel from Lindos to Samos, Greece
The distance between Lindos and Samos is around 256km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lindos to Samos by bus, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Samos → Lindos if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Rhodes then fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Samos (SMI).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Bus to Rhodes, ferry
Take the bus to Rhodes then take a ferry to Marmaris then take the bus to Aydin and then to Kuşadası then take a ferry to Vathy.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lindos and Samos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lindos to Samos by bus, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €87 ($87) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Lindos and Samos is around 256km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)
It takes around 9h 15m to get from Lindos and Samos by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lindos to Samos is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Lindos and Samos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €87 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lindos and Samos. We recommend that you take the bus to Rhodes then fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Samos (SMI). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lindos and Samos. We recommend that you take the bus to Rhodes then fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Samos (SMI). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lindos to Samos. We recommend that you take the bus to Rhodes then fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Samos (SMI). instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Samos is Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Samos. Leros Airport (LRS) (LRS) and Ikaria Airport (JIK) (JIK) 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 Lindos to Samos. We recommend that you take the bus to Rhodes then take a ferry to Kos and then to Vathy Samou. instead which will take 9h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lindos to Samos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lindos and Samos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 3h 30m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 256km (159 miles) |
Bus to Rhodes, ferry + 1 similar | 8h 40m | €100($100) | once daily | 372km (231 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 9h 15m | €87($87) | twice a week | 330km (205 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lindos and Samos
Ferry operators
Dodekanisos Seaways
Hellenic Seaways
Yeşil Marmaris Lines
Barel Travel
Meander Travel
Bus companies
KTEL Rodou
Pamukkale
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Airlines
Sky Express
Airports near Samos
The following major airports near Samos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Samos International Airport (SMI)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Samos
Leros Airport (LRS)
- Distance
- 23km (15 miles) from Samos
Ikaria Airport (JIK)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Samos