How to travel from Samothrace to Chania, Greece
The distance between Samothrace and Chania is around 720km (447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Samothrace to Chania by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chania → Samothrace if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Chania (CHQ).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Thessaloniki then take the train to Athens then take a ferry to Chania.
- Duration18h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Komotini and then to Athens then take a ferry to Kissamos.
- Duration23h 45m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samothrace and Chania
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samothrace to Chania by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Samothrace and Chania is around 720km (447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 566km (352 miles)
It takes around 18h 50m to get from Samothrace and Chania by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Samothrace to Chania is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Samothrace and Chania is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samothrace and Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samothrace and Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samothrace to Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Chania (CHQ). instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Chania is Chania International Airport (CHQ) (CHQ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Chania. Heraklion International Airport (HER) (HER) and Kithira Airport (KIT) (KIT) 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 Chania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Thessaloniki then take the train to Athens then take a ferry to Chania. instead which will take 18h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samothrace to Chania is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 18h 50m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samothrace and Chania
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 4h 30m | €190($190) | once daily | 720km (447 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 18h 50m | €115($115) | once daily | 1,201km (746 miles) |
Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus + 2 similar | 23h 45m | €180($180) | twice a week | 1,222km (759 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 1 day 1h | €82($82) | once daily | 1,177km (731 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 1 day 9h | €160($160) | 3 times a week | 1,260km (783 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samothrace and Chania
Ferry operators
KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A
Bus companies
KTEL Evrou
KTEL Rodopis
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
TUI fly Belgium
Train operators
Airports near Chania
The following major airports near Chania offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Chania International Airport (CHQ)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Chania
Heraklion International Airport (HER)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Chania
Kithira Airport (KIT)
- Distance
- 125km (77 miles) from Chania