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

The cheapest way to get from Samothráki to Istanbul is to car ferry and bus via Istanbul Otogari which costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.100 ₺ and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samothráki to Istanbul is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 16m and costs 3.700 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.

How far is it from Samothráki to Istanbul?

The distance between Samothráki and Istanbul is 430 km.

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

The best way to get from Samothráki to Istanbul without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 6h 18m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Samothráki to Istanbul, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Samothráki and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Samothráki. It is currently 3:36 PM in Samothráki and 4:36 PM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 3215+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Samothráki to Istanbul - 4 ways to travel via car ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Samothráki to Istanbul by car ferry, bus, car, or plane

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

Car ferry, bus
best
1. Take the car ferry from Samothraki to Port of Alexandroupolis
2. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler OtogariArda - Tur
6h 18m
₺2,592–5,245
Car ferry, bus via Istanbul Otogari
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Samothraki to Port of Alexandroupolis
2. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul Otogari
9h 33m
₺2,042–3,045
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Samothraki to Port of Alexandroupolis
2. Drive from Port of Alexandroupolis to Istanbul
5h 16m
₺3,749–5,871
Car ferry, fly, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Samothraki to Port of Alexandroupolis
2. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Istanbul (IST)AXD - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 24m
₺6,829–14,271

Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Istanbul (IST) flights

29Weekly Planes

4h 28mAverage Duration

₺3,975Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Samothráki to Istanbul.

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Distance: 430.1 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Samothráki, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Samothráki to Istanbul. However, you can take the taxi to Samothraki, take the car ferry to Port of Alexandroupolis, walk to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station, then take the bus to Istanbul Esenler Otogari. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Samothráki to Istanbul via Samothraki and Port of Alexandroupolis in around 5h 16m.

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