How to travel from Samothrace to Corfu, Greece
The distance between Samothrace and Corfu is around 731km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Samothrace to Corfu 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 Corfu → Samothrace if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Corfu (CFU).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Thessaloniki then take a ferry to Corfu.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€62($62)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samothrace and Corfu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samothrace to Corfu by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 11h 50m. 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 €170 ($170).
The distance between Samothrace and Corfu is around 731km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 497km (309 miles)
It takes around 11h 50m to get from Samothrace and Corfu by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Samothrace to Corfu is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Samothrace and Corfu is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samothrace and Corfu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Corfu (CFU). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samothrace and Corfu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Corfu (CFU). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samothrace to Corfu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Corfu (CFU). instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Corfu is Corfu International Airport (CFU) (CFU) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Corfu. Ioannina Airport (IOA) (IOA) and Aktion Airport (PVK) (PVK) 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 Corfu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Thessaloniki then take a ferry to Corfu. instead which will take 11h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samothrace to Corfu is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samothrace and Corfu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 4h 30m | €170($170) | once daily | 837km (520 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 11h 50m | €62($62) | once daily | 731km (454 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 14h 50m | €77($77) | once daily | 758km (471 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samothrace and Corfu
Ferry operators
KTEL Kerkyras
Kerkyra Lines
Kerkyra Seaways
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Bus companies
KTEL Evrou
MetroTurizm
KTEL Kavalas
KTEL Thesprotias
Airports near Corfu
The following major airports near Corfu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Corfu International Airport (CFU)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Corfu
Ioannina Airport (IOA)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Corfu
Aktion Airport (PVK)
- Distance
- 107km (67 miles) from Corfu