How to travel from Samothrace to Kythnos, Greece
The distance between Samothrace and Kythnos is around 593km (369 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Samothrace to Kythnos by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kythnos → Samothrace if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Kýthnos.
- Duration7h 30m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
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 Kýthnos.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€63($63)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Thessaloniki then Athens Pedion Areos and then to Lavrio then take a ferry to Kýthnos.
- Duration17hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samothrace and Kythnos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samothrace to Kythnos by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).
The distance between Samothrace and Kythnos is around 593km (369 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 355km (220 miles)
It takes around 14h 10m to get from Samothrace and Kythnos by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Samothrace to Kythnos is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Samothrace and Kythnos is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samothrace and Kythnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samothrace and Kythnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samothrace to Kythnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 7h 30m.
The closest major airport to Kythnos is Paros Airport (PAS) (PAS) which is approximately 70km (43 miles) from Kythnos. Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) and Milos Airport (MLO) (MLO) 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 Kythnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Thessaloniki then take the train to Athens then take a ferry to Kýthnos. instead which will take 14h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samothrace to Kythnos is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 14h 10m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samothrace and Kythnos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train | 7h 30m | €100($100) | 3 times a week | 593km (369 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 14h 10m | €63($63) | 3 times a week | 1,031km (641 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 17hrs | €155($155) | once a week | 996km (619 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 21h 55m | €185($185) | once a week | 693km (431 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 1 day 4h | €145($145) | once a week | 1,013km (629 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samothrace and Kythnos
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
Bus companies
KTEL Evrou
KTEL Thessalonikis
KTEL Attikis
MetroTurizm
Train operators
Airports near Kythnos
The following major airports near Kythnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Paros Airport (PAS)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Kythnos
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Kythnos
Milos Airport (MLO)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Kythnos