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

The cheapest way to get from Samothráki to Plovdiv is to car ferry and train which costs $45 - $80 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samothráki to Plovdiv is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $70 - $120.

How far is it from Samothráki to Plovdiv?

The distance between Samothráki and Plovdiv is 385 km.

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

The best way to get from Samothráki to Plovdiv without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 10h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Samothráki to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 739+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Samothráki to Plovdiv - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Samothráki to Plovdiv by car ferry, train, bus, 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.

Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Samothraki to Port of Alexandroupolis
2. Take the train from Alexandroupoli Port to OrmenioRe
3. Take the train from Svilengrad to PlovdivRe / ...
9h 7m
$47–78
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Samothraki to Port of Alexandroupolis
2. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Keşan
3. Take the bus from Keşan to Edirne
4. Take the bus from Edirne to Plovdiv
10h 54m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Samothraki to Port of Alexandroupolis
2. Drive from Port of Alexandroupolis to Plovdiv
5h 5m
$72–117

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 385.5 km
Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Samothráki, Greece and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Samothráki to Plovdiv. However, you can take the taxi to Samothraki, take the car ferry to Port of Alexandroupolis, walk to Alexandroupoli Port, take the train to Ormenio, drive to Svilengrad, then take the train to Plovdiv. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Samothráki to Plovdiv via Samothraki, Port of Alexandroupolis, Alexandroupoli, Keşan, and Edirne in around 10h 54m.

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