How to travel from Rhodes to Samothrace, Greece
The distance between Rhodes and Samothrace is around 859km (533 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Rhodes 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 → Rhodes if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Marmaris then take the bus to Bursa and then to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki.
- Duration18h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rhodes and Samothrace
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rhodes to Samothrace by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Rhodes and Samothrace is around 859km (533 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 502km (312 miles)
It takes around 18h 25m to get from Rhodes and Samothrace by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Rhodes to Samothrace is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Rhodes and Samothrace is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rhodes and Samothrace. We recommend that you fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rhodes and Samothrace. We recommend that you fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rhodes to Samothrace. We recommend that you fly from Rhodes (RHO) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Rhodes to Samothrace. We recommend that you take a ferry to Marmaris then take the bus to Bursa and then to Alexandroupoli then take a ferry to Samothraki. instead which will take 18h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rhodes to Samothrace is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 18h 25m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rhodes and Samothrace
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 4h 40m | €145($145) | once daily | 859km (533 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 18h 25m | €140($140) | 3 times a week | 1,169km (726 miles) |
| Ferry to Vathy Samou, bus | 1 day 3h | €140($140) | twice a week | 1,034km (643 miles) |
| Ferry to Patmos, bus | 1 day 10h | €160($160) | once a week | 1,030km (640 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rhodes and Samothrace
Ferry operators
Yeşil Marmaris Lines
Hellenic Seaways
Dodekanisos Seaways
Bus companies
MetroTurizm
Crazy Holidays
KTEL Evrou
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
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