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How to get fromIstanbul to Samothrace (Island)by bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Samothrace (Island) by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Alexandroupolibus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothrakicarferry car ferry
    7h 52m
    €27–49

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Alexandroupoliscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothrakicarferry car ferry
    5h 6m
    €67–103

  3. Bus, car ferry via Istanbul Esenler Otogari

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothrakicarferry car ferry
    8h 22m
    €57–82

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  • Distance: 425.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Samothrace (Island), Greece?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Samothrace (Island). However, you can take the bus to Alexandroupoli, walk to Port of Alexandroupolis, then take the car ferry to Samothraki. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Istanbul to Samothráki via Port of Alexandroupolis and Samothraki in around 5h 6m.

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