How to travel from Samothrace to Lemnos, Greece
The distance between Samothrace and Lemnos is around 351km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Samothrace to Lemnos by ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lemnos → Samothrace if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Kavala then take a ferry to Lemnos.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€74($74)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Kavala then take a ferry to Myrina.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samothrace and Lemnos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samothrace to Lemnos by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 7h 15m.
The distance between Samothrace and Lemnos is around 351km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 71km (44 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Samothrace and Lemnos by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Samothrace to Lemnos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Samothrace and Lemnos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samothrace and Lemnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Kavala then take a ferry to Lemnos. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samothrace and Lemnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Kavala then take a ferry to Lemnos. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samothrace to Lemnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Kavala then take a ferry to Lemnos. instead which will take 7h 15m.
The closest major airport to Lemnos is Lemnos International Airport (LXS) (LXS) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Lemnos. Kavala International Airport (KVA) (KVA) and Skiros Airport (SKU) (SKU) 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 Lemnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Kavala then take a ferry to Lemnos. instead which will take 7h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samothrace to Lemnos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samothrace and Lemnos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus | 7h 15m | €74($74) | 6 times a week | 351km (218 miles) |
Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 9h 25m | €90($90) | once a week | 354km (220 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samothrace and Lemnos
Ferry operators
Bus companies
KTEL Evrou
MetroTurizm
Airports near Lemnos
The following major airports near Lemnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
- Distance
- 7km (5 miles) from Lemnos
Kavala International Airport (KVA)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Lemnos
Skiros Airport (SKU)
- Distance
- 121km (75 miles) from Lemnos