There are 5 ways to get from Samos to Ayvalık by ferry, bus, train, plane, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Samos to Kusadasiferry
- Take the bus from Kuşadası to Izmir Otogarbus
- Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Ayvalıkbus
5h 11m₺594–4,450Ferry
- Take the ferry from Vathy Samou to Mytileneferry Bsf
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry
6h 55m₺3,873–7,704Ferry, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Samos to Kusadasiferry
- Take the train from Çamlık to Gaziemirtrain
- Take the train from Gaziemir to Aliağatrain
- Take the bus from Aliağa to Ayvalıkbus
7h 39m₺1,083–3,979Fly, ferry
- Fly from Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT)plane SMI - MJT
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry
5h 2m₺6,676–18,170Ferry, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Karlovasi to Mytileneferry Bsf
- Take the carferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikcarferry
9h 22m₺6,143–10,419
Samos to Ayvalık by ferry, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Samos to Ayvalık is to ferry and bus which costs 550 ₺ - 4.500 ₺ and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Samos to Ayvalık is to fly and ferry which takes 5h 2m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct ferry from Samos to Ayvalık. However, there are services departing from Vathy Samou and arriving at Port of Ayvalik via Mytilene. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Samos and Ayvalık is 271 km.
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The best way to get from Samos to Ayvalık without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs 550 ₺ - 4.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Samos to Ayvalık, including transfers.
There are 277+ hotels available in Ayvalık.
What companies run services between Samos, Greece and Ayvalık, Turkey?
You can take a ferry from Vathy Samou to Port of Ayvalik via Mytilene in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Samos Aristarchos International Airport to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis via Chios
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,300–15,000
Flights from Samos Aristarchos International Airport to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,300–15,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Çamlık to Gaziemir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺130–180
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 552 372 49 75
- Website
- izmirkusadasi.com
Bus from Kuşadası to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺260
- Schedules at
- izmirkusadasi.com
- Phone
- +90 2327121808
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turyol
Ferry from Samos to Kusadasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,300
- Website
- Turyol
Ferry from Samos to Kusadasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,300
- Website
- Turyol
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