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

The cheapest way to get from Samos to Istanbul is to ferry and bus which costs 950 ₺ - 4.900 ₺ and takes 11h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samos to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

How far is it from Samos to Istanbul?

The distance between Samos and Istanbul is 604 km.

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

The best way to get from Samos to Istanbul without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 11h 16m and costs 950 ₺ - 4.900 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 11h 16m to get from Samos to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4387+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Samos to Istanbul - 7 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Samos to Istanbul by ferry, bus, car ferry, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Samos to Kusadasiferry
2. Take the bus from Kuşadası bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK1610
11h 16m
₺964–4,820
Ferry, car ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Karlovasi to Mytileneferry Bsf
2. Take the car ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Ayvalik to Istanbulcar
12h 23m
₺6,745–10,255
Fly Samos Aristarchos International Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Istanbul (IST)plane SMI - IST
7h 1m
₺6,342–12,856
Ferry, car ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Vathy Samou to Mytileneferry Bsf
2. Take the car ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikcarferry
3. Take the bus from Ayvalik to Istanbul Otogarbus
16h 47m
₺4,648–7,416
Ferry, shuttle to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Samos to Kusadasiferry
2. Take a shuttle bus from Kusadasi to Izmir Airportshuttle
3. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ADB - SAW
7h 24m
₺1,846–7,047
Ferry, shuttle to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the ferry from Samos to Kusadasiferry
2. Take a shuttle bus from Kusadasi to Izmir Airportshuttle
3. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ADB - IST
7h 11m
₺11,343–16,324
Ferry, bus to Milas–Bodrum Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the ferry from Samos to Kusadasiferry
2. Take the bus from Kuşadası to Milasbus
3. Fly from Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Istanbul (IST)plane BJV - IST
8h 45m
₺11,662–22,664

Samos to Istanbul by ferry, foot, and bus

63Weekly Services

11h 16mAverage Duration

₺964Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Samos to Istanbul.

Launch map view

Distance: 604.2 km
Duration: 11h 16m

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

Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day.

Airlines

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Türkiye

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.