There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Samothráki by bus, car ferry, or car
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Bus, car ferry
best- Take the bus from Istanbul to Alexandroupolibus
- Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothrakicarferry
7h 59m€34–56Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Istanbul to Port of Alexandroupoliscar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothrakicarferry
5h 6m€67–102Bus, car ferry via Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
- Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothrakicarferry
8h 29m€46–89
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Samothráki is to bus and car ferry which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Samothráki is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 6m and costs €65 - €110.
The distance between Istanbul and Samothráki is 431 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Samothráki without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 7h 59m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Istanbul to Samothráki, including transfers.
There are 130+ hotels available in Samothráki.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Samothráki, Greece?
There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Samothráki. However, you can take the bus to Alexandroupoli, walk to Port of Alexandroupolis, take the car ferry to Samothraki, then take the taxi to Samothráki. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Istanbul to Samothráki via Port of Alexandroupolis and Samothraki in around 5h 6m.
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Alexandroupoli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Alexandroupoli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- €18–27
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- [email protected]
- Website
- crazyholidays.gr
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- Website
- https://www.crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
- Phone
- +30 210 4284000
- [email protected]
- Website
- fastferries.com.gr
Car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothraki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://fastferries.com.gr/en/
Car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothraki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://fastferries.com.gr/en/
Car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothraki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://fastferries.com.gr/en/
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