The distance between Naxos and Samos is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Naxos to Samos by 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 → Naxos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Samos (SMI).
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Take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Vathy Samou.
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There are several options for getting from Naxos to Samos by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).
The distance between Naxos and Samos is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 140km (87 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Naxos and Samos by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Naxos to Samos is to fly which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Naxos and Samos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Naxos and Samos. We recommend that you fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Samos (SMI). instead which will take 1h 60m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naxos and Samos. We recommend that you fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Samos (SMI). instead which will take 1h 60m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Naxos and Samos. The ferry typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice a week.
Seajets, Fast Ferries and Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Naxos and Samos. Ferries run twice a week and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Naxos and Samos. Flights depart from Naxos Is (JNX) and arrive at Samos (SMI) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Naxos to Samos. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 1h 60m (not including layover time).
The flight from Naxos to Samos typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Naxos Is (JNX) and and arrive into Samos (SMI).
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Naxos to Samos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Vathy Samou. instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naxos to Samos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 1h 60m | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 438km (272 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 4h 15m | €255($255) | twice a week | 471km (293 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 15m | €130($130) | twice a week | 277km (172 miles) |
Ferry via Tinos | 7h 40m | €75($75) | once a week | 311km (193 miles) |
Fast Ferries
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
The following major airports near Samos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.