How to travel from Samothrace to Piraeus, Greece
The distance between Samothrace and Piraeus is around 487km (302 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Samothrace to Piraeus 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 Piraeus → 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.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Thessaloniki then take the train to Athens.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€54($54)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Thessaloniki and then to Athens.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€74($74)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then drive to Kavala then take a ferry to Laurium then drive to Piraeus.
- Duration19h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samothrace and Piraeus
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samothrace to Piraeus by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between Samothrace and Piraeus is around 487km (302 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 325km (202 miles)
It takes around 10h 50m to get from Samothrace and Piraeus by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Samothrace to Piraeus is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Samothrace and Piraeus is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samothrace and Piraeus. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samothrace and Piraeus. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samothrace to Piraeus. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then fly from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Athens (ATH) then take the train to Piraeus. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Piraeus is Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Piraeus. Skiros Airport (SKU) (SKU) and Skiathos Airport (JSI) (JSI) 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 Piraeus. We recommend that you take a ferry to Alexandroupolis then take the bus to Thessaloniki then take the train to Athens. instead which will take 10h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samothrace to Piraeus is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samothrace and Piraeus
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train | 4h 10m | €95($95) | once daily | 487km (302 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train + 1 similar | 10h 50m | €54($54) | once daily | 925km (574 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus and train | 10h 55m | €48($48) | once daily | 921km (572 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 12h 30m | €74($74) | once daily | 880km (547 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 13h 35m | €95($95) | once daily | 876km (545 miles) |
| Ferry to Alexandroupolis, bus | 1 day 1h | €100($100) | 3 times a week | 984km (612 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 19h 45m | €120($120) | once a week | 694km (431 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samothrace and Piraeus
Bus companies
KTEL Evrou
MetroTurizm
KTEL Thessalonikis
KTEL Kavalas
KTEL Rodopis
Train operators
Ferry operators
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
Airports near Piraeus
The following major airports near Piraeus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Piraeus
Skiros Airport (SKU)
- Distance
- 135km (84 miles) from Piraeus
Skiathos Airport (JSI)
- Distance
- 138km (86 miles) from Piraeus