How to travel from Samothrace to Kos, Greece
The distance between Samothrace and Kos is around 772km (479 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Samothrace to Kos 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 Kos → Samothrace if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Kos (KGS).
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Bursa and then to Bodrum then take a ferry to Kos.
- Duration18h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samothrace and Kos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samothrace to Kos by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 19h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Samothrace and Kos is around 772km (479 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 427km (265 miles)
It takes around 18h 40m to get from Samothrace and Kos by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Samothrace to Kos is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Samothrace and Kos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samothrace and Kos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samothrace and Kos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samothrace to Kos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Kos (KGS). instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Kos is Kos Island International Airport (KGS) (KGS) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Kos. Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL) (JKL) and Astypalaia Airport (JTY) (JTY) 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 Kos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Bursa and then to Bodrum then take a ferry to Kos. instead which will take 18h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samothrace to Kos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 18h 40m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samothrace and Kos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 5h 10m | €135($135) | once daily | 772km (479 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 18h 40m | €90($90) | 3 times a week | 1,107km (688 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 19h 10m | €44($44) | once daily | 1,216km (756 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 22h 50m | €140($140) | twice a week | 897km (557 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samothrace and Kos
Ferry operators
Skymarine
Yeşil Marmaris Lines
Hellenic Seaways
Bus companies
Crazy Holidays
MetroTurizm
Kamil Koc
KTEL Evrou
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Airports near Kos
The following major airports near Kos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kos Island International Airport (KGS)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Kos
Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Kos
Astypalaia Airport (JTY)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Kos