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How to get fromPlovdiv to Samothrákiby train, car ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Svilengradtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Ormenio to Alexandroupoli Porttrain train Re
    3. Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothrakicarferry car ferry
    8h 56m
    €33–54

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Edrinebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edirne to Keşanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Keşan to Alexandroupolibus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothrakicarferry car ferry
    11h 15m
    €53–108

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Plovdiv to Port of Alexandroupoliscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Alexandroupolis to Samothrakicarferry car ferry
    5h 3m
    €53–81

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Plovdiv to Samothráki.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 385.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Plovdiv to Samothráki. However, you can take the train to Svilengrad, drive to Ormenio, take the train to Alexandroupoli Port, walk to Port of Alexandroupolis, take the car ferry to Samothraki, then take the taxi to Samothráki. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plovdiv to Samothráki via Edirne, Keşan, Alexandroupoli, Port of Alexandroupolis, and Samothraki in around 11h 15m.

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