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

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Samothrace (Island) by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Alexandroupolibus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothrakicarferry car ferry
    8h 22m
    €57–87

  2. Bus, car ferry via Istanbul

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Alexandroupolibus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothrakicarferry car ferry
    8h 52m
    €24–44

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Alexandroupoliscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothrakicarferry car ferry
    5h 7m
    €67–101

  4. Bus, car ferry via Tekirdağ

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Tekirdağbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tekirdağ to Keşanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Keşan to Alexandroupolibus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothrakicarferry car ferry
    9h 12m
    €61–101

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 7m.

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