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 and train which costs $90 - $230 and takes 16h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samos to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $100 - $250.

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 and train which takes 16h 36m and costs $90 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Samos to Sofia, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2256+ hotels available in Sofia.

Samos to Sofia - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Samos to Sofia by plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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
6h 23m
$100–250
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
11h 1m
$64–260
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Samos to Seferihisarferry
2. Take the bus from Urla to Edirnebus
3. Take the train from Kapikule to Sofiatrain
16h 36m
$92–223
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Karlovasi to Kavalaferry Bsf
2. Drive from Kavala to Sofiacar
17h 33m
$162–315
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 Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
18h 34m
$82–197
Ferry, bus via Kavála
1. Take the ferry from Vathy Samou to Kavalaferry Bsf
2. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
20h 4m
$135–269

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

11Weekly Planes

5h 15mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 657.6 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

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

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