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

The cheapest way to get from Samos to Sofia is to ferry and bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 14h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samos to Sofia is to ferry and shuttle and fly which takes 7h 44m and costs $120 - $310.

How far is it from Samos to Sofia?

The distance between Samos and Sofia is 658 km.

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

The best way to get from Samos to Sofia without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 14h 24m and costs $70 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Samos to Sofia, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2158+ hotels available in Sofia.

Samos to Sofia - 5 ways to travel via plane, ferry, bus, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Samos to Sofia by plane, ferry, bus, 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.

Fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport
best
1. Fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SMI - SOF
8h 23m
$95–230
Ferry to Ikaria Island National Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Vathy Samou to Ag. Kirykosferry
2. Fly from Ikaria Island National Airport (JIK) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane JIK - SOF
13h 21m
$58–270
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Samos to Kusadasiferry
2. Take the bus from Kuşadası to Izmir Otogarbus
3. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Edirnebus
4. Take the bus from Edirne to Sofiabus
14h 24m
$73–128
Ferry, bus via Kavála
1. Take the ferry from Vathy Samou to Kavalaferry Bsf
2. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Sofiabus
20h 54m
$128–272
Ferry, shuttle to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, fly
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 Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ADB - SOF
7h 44m
$126–305

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

7Weekly Planes

6h 26mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 657.6 km
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Samos, Greece and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Airbus France, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily.

Airlines

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Bulgaria

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.