How to travel from Samothrace to Chíos, Greece
The distance between Samothrace and Chíos is around 606km (377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Samothrace to Chíos 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 Chíos → Samothrace if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Chios (JKH).
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Kavala then take a ferry to Chios.
- Duration14h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€85($85)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samothrace and Chíos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samothrace to Chíos by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).
The distance between Samothrace and Chíos is around 606km (377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (146 miles)
It takes around 14h 55m to get from Samothrace and Chíos by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Samothrace to Chíos is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Samothrace and Chíos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samothrace and Chíos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Chios (JKH). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samothrace and Chíos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Chios (JKH). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samothrace to Chíos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Chios (JKH). instead which will take 3h 60m.
The closest major airport to Chíos is Chios Airport (JKH) (JKH) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Chíos. Mytilene International Airport (MJT) (MJT) and Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) 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 Chíos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Kavala then take a ferry to Chios. instead which will take 14h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samothrace to Chíos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 55m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samothrace and Chíos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 3h 60m | €175($175) | once daily | 640km (397 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 14h 55m | €85($85) | 4 times a week | 606km (377 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 16h 35m | €105($105) | 3 times a week | 965km (600 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samothrace and Chíos
Ferry operators
Turyol
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
Bus companies
KTEL Evrou
Crazy Holidays
MetroTurizm
Airports near Chíos
The following major airports near Chíos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Chios Airport (JKH)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Chíos
Mytilene International Airport (MJT)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Chíos
Samos International Airport (SMI)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Chíos