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How to get fromIstanbul to Samothrákiby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Samothráki 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 59m
    €34–56

  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
    €66–101

  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 29m
    €64–90

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 431.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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.

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