How to travel from Samothrace to Lesbos, Greece
The distance between Samothrace and Lesbos is around 477km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Samothrace to Lesbos 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 Lesbos → Samothrace if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Mytilini (MJT).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost€195($195)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Kesan then Canakkale and then to Ayvalık then take a ferry to Mytilene.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€71($71)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samothrace and Lesbos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samothrace to Lesbos by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).
The distance between Samothrace and Lesbos is around 477km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)
It takes around 12h 20m to get from Samothrace and Lesbos by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Samothrace to Lesbos is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Samothrace and Lesbos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samothrace and Lesbos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samothrace and Lesbos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samothrace to Lesbos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Lesbos is Mytilene International Airport (MJT) (MJT) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Lesbos. Chios Airport (JKH) (JKH) and Lemnos International Airport (LXS) (LXS) 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 Lesbos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Kavala then take a ferry to Mytilene. instead which will take 12h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samothrace to Lesbos is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 20m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samothrace and Lesbos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 4h 40m | €195($195) | once daily | 734km (456 miles) |
Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus + 2 similar | 11h 20m | €71($71) | 3 times a week | 477km (297 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 11h 30m | €55($55) | 3 times a week | 477km (296 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 12h 20m | €110($110) | 5 times a week | 532km (331 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samothrace and Lesbos
Bus companies
KTEL Evrou
MetroTurizm
Kamil Koc
Truva
Ferry operators
Turyol
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
Airports near Lesbos
The following major airports near Lesbos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Mytilene International Airport (MJT)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Lesbos
Chios Airport (JKH)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Lesbos
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Lesbos