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How to get fromSamothráki to Istanbulby car ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Samothráki to Istanbul by car ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Samothraki to Port of Alexandroupoliscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus Arda-Tur
    6h 14m
    ₺3,569–5,195

  2. Car ferry, bus via Istanbul Otogari

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Samothraki to Port of Alexandroupoliscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    9h 29m
    ₺2,269–3,495

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Samothraki to Port of Alexandroupoliscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Alexandroupolis to Istanbulcar car
    5h 13m
    ₺3,706–5,781

  4. Car ferry, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Samothraki to Port of Alexandroupoliscarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane AXD - IST
    8h 29m
    ₺6,345–16,555

Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket₺5,481Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 430.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Samothráki, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Samothráki to Istanbul. However, you can take the taxi to Samothraki, take the car ferry to Port of Alexandroupolis, walk to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station, then take the bus to Istanbul Esenler Otogari. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Samothráki to Istanbul via Samothraki and Port of Alexandroupolis in around 5h 13m.

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