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How to get fromSamos to Bulgariaby plane, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Samos to Bulgaria by plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sofia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane SMI - SOF
    6h 35m
    $100–267

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Samos to Kusadasiferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuşadası to Izmir Otogarbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 33m
    $82–207

  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Karlovasi to Kavalaferry ferry Bsf
    2. Drive from Kavala to Sofiacar car
    21h 9m
    $167–335

  4. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

    1. Fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane SMI - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus bus
    9h 15m
    $164–233

  5. Ferry, bus via Kavála

    1. Take the ferry from Vathy Samou to Kavalaferry ferry Bsf
    2. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 49m
    $130–265

Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 661.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, and five other airlines fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily.

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