How to travel from Samothrace to Astypalaia, Greece
The distance between Samothrace and Astypalaia is around 710km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Samothrace to Astypalaia 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 Astypalaia → Samothrace if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Astypalaia (JTY).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€230($230)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Bursa and then to Turgutreis then take a ferry to Kalymnos and then to Astypalea.
- Duration21h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samothrace and Astypalaia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samothrace to Astypalaia by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Samothrace and Astypalaia is around 710km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 435km (271 miles)
It takes around 21h 55m to get from Samothrace and Astypalaia by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Samothrace to Astypalaia is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Samothrace and Astypalaia is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samothrace and Astypalaia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Astypalaia (JTY). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samothrace and Astypalaia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Astypalaia (JTY). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samothrace to Astypalaia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Astypalaia (JTY). instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Astypalaia is Astypalaia Airport (JTY) (JTY) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Astypalaia. Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL) (JKL) and Kos Island International Airport (KGS) (KGS) 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 Samothrace to Astypalaia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Bursa and then to Turgutreis then take a ferry to Kalymnos and then to Astypalea. instead which will take 21h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samothrace to Astypalaia is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 21h 55m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samothrace and Astypalaia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 4h 25m | €230($230) | once daily | 710km (441 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 3 similar | 21h 55m | €150($150) | once a week | 1,211km (753 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 1 day 2h | €155($155) | once a week | 965km (600 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 1 day 3h | €145($145) | twice a week | 983km (611 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 1 day 9h | €155($155) | once a week | 982km (610 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samothrace and Astypalaia
Ferry operators
Bodrum Express Lines
A.N.E. Kalymnoy
Dodekanisos Seaways
Bus companies
Crazy Holidays
MetroTurizm
KTEL Evrou
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Airports near Astypalaia
The following major airports near Astypalaia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Astypalaia Airport (JTY)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Astypalaia
Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Astypalaia
Kos Island International Airport (KGS)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Astypalaia