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How to get fromIstanbul to Samothrace (Island)by bus, car ferry or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Samothrace (Island) by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Alexandroupolibus
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothrakicarferry
    7h 57m
    €21–33

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Alexandroupoliscar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothrakicarferry
    5h 4m
    €64–89

  3. Bus, car ferry via Istanbul Esenler Otogari

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus StationbusArda - Tur
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothrakicarferry
    8h 37m
    €34–68

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Samothrace (Island), Greece?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Samothrace (Island). However, you can take the bus to Alexandroupoli, walk to Port of Alexandroupolis, then take the car ferry to Samothraki. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Istanbul to Samothráki via Port of Alexandroupolis and Samothraki in around 5h 4m.

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