There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Samothrace temple complex by bus, car ferry, or car
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Bus, car ferry
best- Take the bus from Istanbul to Alexandroupoli
- Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothraki
8h 4m€40–72Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Istanbul to Port of Alexandroupolis
- Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothraki
5h 5m€77–120Bus, car ferry via Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus StationArda - Tur
- Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothraki
8h 44m€53–107
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Samothrace temple complex is to bus and car ferry which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Samothrace temple complex is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 5m and costs €75 - €120.
The distance between Istanbul and Samothrace temple complex is 432 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Samothrace temple complex without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 8h 4m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Istanbul to Samothrace temple complex, including transfers.
There are 62+ hotels available in Samothrace temple complex.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Samothrace temple complex, Greece?
There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Samothrace temple complex. However, you can take the bus to Alexandroupoli, walk to Port of Alexandroupolis, take the car ferry to Samothraki, then take the taxi to Samothrace temple complex. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Istanbul to Samothrace temple complex via Port of Alexandroupolis and Samothraki in around 5h 5m.
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- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Alexandroupoli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Alexandroupoli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- €12–15
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- crazy.holidays.tours@gmail.com
- Website
- crazyholidays.gr
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- Website
- https://www.crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
- Phone
- +30 210 4284000
- info@fastferries.com.gr
- Website
- fastferries.com.gr
Car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothraki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://fastferries.com.gr/en/
- Economy
- €22–35
- Vehicle < 4,5m
- €27–40
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