Rome2Rio

How to get fromIstanbul to Samosby bus, ferry, plane or shuttle

Find Transport to Samos

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Samos by bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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

  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Seferihisar bus stationbusFlixBus KK3528 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Seferihisar to Samosferry
    11h 43m
    €42–223

  2. Fly Istanbul to Samos Aristarchos International Airport

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI)planeIST - SMI
    7h 17m
    €110–310

  3. Bus, ferry via Urla

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Urlabus
    2. Take the ferry from Seferihisar to Samosferry
    14h 35m
    €44–49

  4. Fly Istanbul to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)planeIST - ADB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Izmir Airport to Kusadasishuttle
    3. Take the ferry from Kusadasi to Samosferry
    6h 11m
    €211–379

  5. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)planeSAW - ADB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Izmir Airport to Kusadasishuttle
    3. Take the ferry from Kusadasi to Samosferry
    7h 54m
    €50–194

Istanbul to Samos by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration11h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Samos, Greece?

Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) 5 times a day.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Greece

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Istanbul

Trips to Samos

Popular routes