What is the cheapest way to get from Crete to Samos?

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Samos is to fly which costs €100 - €180 and takes 5h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crete to Samos?

The fastest way to get from Crete to Samos is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €100 - €180.

Is there a direct ferry between Crete and Samos?

No, there is no direct ferry from Crete to Samos. However, there are services departing from Heraklion Port and arriving at Karlovasi via Naxos and Evdilos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Crete to Samos?

The distance between Crete and Samos is 385 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Crete to Samos?

Book your Crete to Samos ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Crete to Samos without a car?

The best way to get from Crete to Samos without a car is to car ferry and ferry via Karlovasi which takes 9h 22m and costs €140 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Crete to Samos?

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Crete to Samos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Samos?

There are 652+ hotels available in Samos.

Crete to Samos - 6 ways to travel via car ferry, ferry, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Crete to Samos by car ferry, ferry, or plane

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Car ferry, ferry via Karlovasi
best
1. Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Naxoscarferry
2. Take the ferry from Naxos to Evdilosferry Bsf
3. Take the carferry from Evdilos to Karlovasicarferry
9h 22m
€148–315
Fly from Chania International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI)plane CHQ - SMI
6h 6m
€85–263
Fly from Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI)plane JSH - SMI
8h 56m
€99–356
Car ferry, ferry
1. Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Naxoscarferry
2. Take the ferry from Naxos to Evdilosferry Bsf
3. Take the ferry from Evdilos to Vathy Samouferry Bsf
9h 41m
€115–265
Car ferry, ferry #2
1. Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Mykonoscarferry
2. Take the ferry from Mykonos to Vathy Samouferry Bsf
10h 15m
€129–291
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI)plane HER - SMI
5h 13m
€103–175

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) flights

8Weekly Planes

11h 22mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 384.7 km
Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Samos, Greece?

Olympic Air, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) once daily.

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How to get fromCrete to Samosby car ferry, ferry, or plane

There are 6 ways to get from Crete to Samos by car ferry, ferry, or plane

Car ferry, ferry via Karlovasi

Fly from Chania International Airport

Fly from Sitia Airport

Car ferry, ferry

Car ferry, ferry #2

Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”