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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Samothráki is to bus and car ferry which costs €27 - €45 and takes 8h 3m.

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

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

How far is it from Istanbul to Samothráki?

The distance between Istanbul and Samothráki is 431 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Samothráki without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 8h 3m and costs €27 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Istanbul to Samothráki, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Samothráki?

Samothráki is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:49 AM in Istanbul and 6:49 AM in Samothráki.

Where can I stay near Samothráki?

There are 50+ hotels available in Samothráki.

Istanbul to Samothráki - 4 ways to travel via bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Samothráki by bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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
8h 3m
€27–41
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
Fly, car ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)IST - AXD
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothraki
7h 9m
€146–293
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
8h 43m
€40–76

Istanbul (IST) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) flights

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5h 40mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 430.8 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Samothráki. However, you can 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 vehicle from Istanbul to Samothráki via Port of Alexandroupolis and Samothraki in around 5h 4m.

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