The distance between Samos and Lemnos is around 364km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Samos to Lemnos 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 Lemnos → Samos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Samos (SMI) to Limnos (LXS).
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Take a ferry to Lemnos.
There are several options for getting from Samos to Lemnos by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Samos and Lemnos is around 364km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 283km (176 miles)
It takes around 10hrs to get from Samos and Lemnos by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Samos to Lemnos is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Samos and Lemnos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Samos and Lemnos. We recommend that you fly from Samos (SMI) to Limnos (LXS). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samos and Lemnos. We recommend that you fly from Samos (SMI) to Limnos (LXS). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Samos and Lemnos. The ferry typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice a week.
Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Samos and Lemnos. Ferries run twice a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Samos and Lemnos. Flights depart from Samos (SMI) and arrive at Limnos (LXS) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Samos to Lemnos. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Samos to Lemnos typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Samos (SMI) and and arrive into Limnos (LXS).
The closest major airport to Lemnos is Lemnos International Airport (LXS) (LXS) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Lemnos. Kavala International Airport (KVA) (KVA) and Skiros Airport (SKU) (SKU) 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 Samos to Lemnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lemnos. instead which will take 10hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samos to Lemnos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around €64 ($64).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 35m | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 545km (338 miles) |
Ferry and Plane | 4h 40m | €210($210) | 3 times a week | 378km (235 miles) |
Ferry | 10hrs | €64($64) | twice a week | 364km (226 miles) |
Sky Express
The following major airports near Lemnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.