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There are 8 ways to get from Samos to Macedonia by plane, train, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Samos Aristarchos International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train, drive

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    1. Fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane SMI - SKG
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain train
    3. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedoniacar car
    7h 22m
    $83–207

  2. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Karlovasi to Kavalaferry ferry Bsf
    2. Drive from Kavala to Macedoniacar car
    19h 4m
    $137–290

  3. Ferry, bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Petrich Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 6m

  4. Ferry to Chios Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Vathy Samou to Chiosferry ferry
    2. Fly from Chios Airport (JKH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane JKH - SKG
    3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain train
    4. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedoniacar car
    9h 35m
    $123–276

  5. Fly Samos Aristarchos International Airport to Sofia Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane SMI - SOF
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Petrichtrain train
    12h 28m
    $116–283

  6. Ferry, train, drive via Athens

    1. Take the ferry from Vathy Samou to Port of Piraeusferry ferry Bsf
    2. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain train Re
    4. Drive from Rodopolis to Macedoniacar car
    19h 59m
    $110–213

  7. Ferry, train, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Vathy Samou to Thessalonikiferry ferry Bsf
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Mandrakitrain train Re
    3. Drive from Mandraki to Macedoniacar car
    20h 39m
    $131–274

  8. 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 Banskobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bansko to Petrichbus bus
    22h 35m
    $128–259

Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Samos, Greece and Macedonia, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Samos to Macedonia. However, you can take the bus to Samos Airport, walk to Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG), walk to Thessaloniki Airport, take the bus to Thessaloniki Neos Sidirodromikos Stathmos, walk to Thessaloniki, take the train to Rodopolis, then drive to Macedonia. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Samos to Macedonia via Karlovasi and Kavala in around 19h 4m.

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