How to travel from Samothrace to Heraklion, Greece
The distance between Samothrace and Heraklion is around 691km (429 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Samothrace to Heraklion by ferry, plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Heraklion → Samothrace if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Heraklion (HER).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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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 Santorini and then to Heraklion.
- Duration17h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€210($210)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Komotini and then to Athens then take a ferry to Heraklion.
- Duration22h 10m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samothrace and Heraklion
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samothrace to Heraklion by ferry, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Samothrace and Heraklion is around 691km (429 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 570km (354 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Samothrace and Heraklion by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Samothrace to Heraklion is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Samothrace and Heraklion is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samothrace and Heraklion. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Heraklion (HER). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samothrace and Heraklion. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Heraklion (HER). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samothrace to Heraklion. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Heraklion (HER). instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Heraklion is Heraklion International Airport (HER) (HER) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Heraklion. Sitia Airport (JSH) (JSH) and Chania International Airport (CHQ) (CHQ) 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 Heraklion. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Heraklion (HER). instead which will take 3h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samothrace to Heraklion is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samothrace and Heraklion
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 20m | €135($135) | once daily | 691km (429 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus and plane | 6h 25m | €160($160) | once daily | 863km (536 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 6h 55m | €200($200) | once daily | 827km (514 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 8h 30m | €70($70) | once daily | 1,005km (624 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 17h 25m | €210($210) | once daily | 1,364km (848 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 22h 10m | €145($145) | twice a week | 1,198km (744 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 23h 20m | €90($90) | once a week | 1,239km (770 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 1 day 10h | €165($165) | 3 times a week | 1,303km (810 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samothrace and Heraklion
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators
Minoan Lines
Bus companies
KTEL Heraklio - Lasithi S.A.
KTEL Evrou
KTEL Rodopis
Ilias Travel
Airports near Heraklion
The following major airports near Heraklion offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Heraklion International Airport (HER)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Heraklion
Sitia Airport (JSH)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Heraklion
Chania International Airport (CHQ)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Heraklion