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

The cheapest way to get from Lesbos to Samos is to ferry which costs €60 - €110 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lesbos to Samos is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct ferry between Lesbos and Samos?

No, there is no direct ferry from Lesbos to Samos. However, there are services departing from Mytilene and arriving at Vathy Samou via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Lesbos to Samos?

The distance between Lesbos and Samos is 229 km.

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

The best way to get from Lesbos to Samos without a car is to ferry which takes 5h 48m and costs €60 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Lesbos to Samos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Samos?

There are 698+ hotels available in Samos.

Lesbos to Samos - 3 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Lesbos to Samos by ferry, bus, or plane

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Vathy Samouferry Bsf
5h 48m
€64–109
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry
2. Take the bus from Ayvalık to Izmir Otogarbus
3. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Kuşadasıbus
4. Take the ferry from Kusadasi to Samosferry
10h 8m
€53–136
Fly
1. Fly from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) to Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI)plane MJT - SMI
3h 50m
€111–293

Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) to Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) flights

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.2 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Lesbos, Greece and Samos, North Aegean, Greece?

Blue Star Ferries operates a ferry from Mytilene to Vathy Samou 6 times a week. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Sky Express and Aegean Airlines fly from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) to Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) 5 times a week.

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How to get fromLesbos to Samosby ferry, bus, or plane

There are 3 ways to get from Lesbos to Samos by ferry, bus, or plane

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