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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Samos is to bus and ferry which costs €40 - €230 and takes 11h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Samos is to fly and shuttle and ferry which takes 7h 54m and costs €45 - €180.

How far is it from Istanbul to Samos?

The distance between Istanbul and Samos is 667 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Samos without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 11h 43m and costs €40 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 11h 43m to get from Istanbul to Samos, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Samos?

Samos is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:21 PM in Istanbul and 4:21 PM in Samos.

Where can I stay near Samos?

There are 460+ hotels available in Samos.

Istanbul to Samos - 7 ways to travel via bus, ferry, plane, and shuttle

There are 7 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.

Bus, ferry
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1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Seferihisar bus stationFlixBus KK3528 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Seferihisar to Samos
11h 43m
€42–223
Bus to Istanbul, fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, shuttle, ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)IST - ADB
3. Take a shuttle bus from Izmir Airport to Kusadasi
4. Take the ferry from Kusadasi to Samos
7h 55m
€179–353
Bus, ferry via Urla
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Urla
2. Take the ferry from Seferihisar to Samos
16h 1m
€44–51
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)SAW - ADB
2. Take a shuttle bus from Izmir Airport to Kusadasi
3. Take the ferry from Kusadasi to Samos
7h 54m
€49–179
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Samos Aristarchos International Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI)IST - SMI
10h 1m
€83–274
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Milas–Bodrum Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV)IST - BJV
3. Take the bus from Milas to Kuşadası
4. Take the ferry from Kusadasi to Samos
9h 53m
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Milas–Bodrum Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV)SAW - BJV
2. Take the bus from Milas to Kuşadası
3. Take the ferry from Kusadasi to Samos
9h 51m

Istanbul to Samos by bus, foot, and ferry

22Weekly Services

11h 43mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Samos.

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Distance: 666.8 km
Duration: 11h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Samos. However, you can take the bus to Seferihisar bus station, walk to Seferihisar Semt Garajı, take the line 640 bus to Teos Marina, walk to Seferihisar, then take the ferry to Samos. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB), walk to Izmir Airport, take the shuttle to Kusadasi, walk to Kusadasi, then take the ferry to Samos.

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