What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Samothráki?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Samothráki is to bus and car ferry which costs €27 - €45 and takes 9h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Samothráki?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Samothráki is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 4m and costs €60 - €90.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Samothráki?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Samothráki is 438 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Samothráki without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Samothráki without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 9h 16m and costs €27 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Samothráki?

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Istanbul (State) to Samothráki, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul (State) and Samothráki?

Samothráki is 1h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 2:54 PM in Istanbul (State) and 1:54 PM in Samothráki.

Where can I stay near Samothráki?

There are 48+ hotels available in Samothráki.

Istanbul (State) to Samothráki - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Samothráki by bus, car ferry, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Alexandroupoli
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothraki
9h 16m
€27–41
Train, drive, car ferry
1. Take the train from Halkali to Tayyakadın
2. Drive from Tayyakadın to Orestiada
3. Take the train from Orestiada to Alexandroupoli PortRe
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothraki
13h 32m
€34–49
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Alexandroupolis
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothraki
5h 4m
€64–89
Bus, car ferry via Istanbul Esenler Otogari
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus StationArda - Tur
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothraki
9h 56m
€40–76
Bus, car ferry via Tekirdağ
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Tekirdağ
2. Take the bus from Tekirdag to Alexandroupoli
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothraki
11h 2m
€32–47

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 437.8 km
Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Samothráki, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul (State) to Samothráki. However, you can take the train to Esenler Otogar, walk to Istanbul, take the bus to Alexandroupoli, walk to Port of Alexandroupolis, take the car ferry to Samothraki, then take the taxi to Samothráki. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Samothráki via Halkali, Tayyakadın, Orestiada, Alexandroupoli Port, Port of Alexandroupolis, and Samothraki in around 13h 32m.

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