How to travel from Samothrace to Kalamata, Greece
The distance between Samothrace and Kalamata is around 713km (443 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Samothrace to Kalamata by ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kalamata → Samothrace if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Kalamata.
- Duration7h 30m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Thessaloniki and then to Kalamata.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then drive to Kalamata.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samothrace and Kalamata
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samothrace to Kalamata by ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Samothrace and Kalamata is around 713km (443 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 485km (301 miles)
It takes around 11h 25m to get from Samothrace and Kalamata by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Samothrace to Kalamata is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Samothrace and Kalamata is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samothrace and Kalamata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Kalamata. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samothrace and Kalamata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Kalamata. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samothrace to Kalamata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Athens (ATH) then take the bus to Kalamata. instead which will take 7h 30m.
The closest major airport to Kalamata is Kalamata International Airport (KLX) (KLX) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Kalamata. Kithira Airport (KIT) (KIT) and Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) (ZTH) 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 Kalamata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Thessaloniki and then to Kalamata. instead which will take 11h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samothrace to Kalamata is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 25m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samothrace and Kalamata
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 30m | €120($120) | once daily | 713km (443 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 8h 40m | €115($115) | once daily | 800km (497 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 11h 25m | €95($95) | 3 times a week | 1,102km (685 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 18h 20m | €115($115) | once daily | 1,102km (685 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 1 day 5h | €125($125) | 3 times a week | 1,233km (766 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 12hrs | €155($155) | once daily | 1,096km (681 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samothrace and Kalamata
Bus companies
KTEL Evrou
KTEL Messinias
KTEL Rodopis
KTEL Korinthias
Ktel Ileias
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
Ferry operators
Airports near Kalamata
The following major airports near Kalamata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kalamata International Airport (KLX)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Kalamata
Kithira Airport (KIT)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Kalamata
Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)
- Distance
- 134km (84 miles) from Kalamata