How to travel from Samothrace to Meteora, Greece
The distance between Samothrace and Meteora is around 592km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 7h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Samothrace to Meteora by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Meteora → Samothrace if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Ioannina (IOA) then take the bus to Trikala.
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Thessaloniki then take the train to Palaeofarsalos and then to Kalambaka.
- Duration9h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€61($61)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Serres then Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop and then to Meteora.
- Duration9h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€81($81)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then drive to Meteora (Station).
- Duration7h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€81($81)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samothrace and Meteora
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samothrace to Meteora by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).
The distance between Samothrace and Meteora is around 592km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 346km (215 miles)
It takes around 9h 5m to get from Samothrace and Meteora by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Samothrace to Meteora is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between Samothrace and Meteora is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samothrace and Meteora. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then drive to Meteora (Station). instead which will take 7h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samothrace and Meteora. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then drive to Meteora (Station). instead which will take 7h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samothrace to Meteora. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Ioannina (IOA) then take the bus to Trikala. instead which will take 7h 45m.
The closest major airport to Meteora is Kozani National Airport (KZI) (KZI) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Meteora. Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) (SKG) and Corfu International Airport (CFU) (CFU) 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 Meteora. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Thessaloniki then take the train to Palaeofarsalos and then to Kalambaka. instead which will take 9h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samothrace to Meteora is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 5m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samothrace and Meteora
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 45m | €180($180) | once daily | 936km (581 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 8hrs | €110($110) | once daily | 893km (555 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 9h 5m | €61($61) | once daily | 670km (416 miles) |
Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus + 2 similar | 9h 50m | €81($81) | 3 times a week | 652km (405 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 10h 10m | €51($51) | once daily | 611km (379 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 10h 25m | €61($61) | 3 times a week | 605km (376 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7h 30m | €81($81) | once daily | 592km (368 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samothrace and Meteora
Bus companies
KTEL Evrou
MetroTurizm
Ammon Express
KTEL Trikala
KTEL Serron
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
Ferry operators
Train operators
Airports near Meteora
The following major airports near Meteora offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Kozani National Airport (KZI)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Meteora
Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
- Distance
- 144km (90 miles) from Meteora
Corfu International Airport (CFU)
- Distance
- 148km (92 miles) from Meteora