Getting from Agios Efstratios to Samos

If you are heading to Samos from Agios Efstratios you are making your way from a small island in the northern Aegean to an island in the eastern Aegean, close to the Turkish coast. It is green and mountainous with wine production dating back to antiquity and the UNESCO-listed Heraion sanctuary.

Take the ferry

There is a direct seasonal ferry connection from Agios Efstratios to Samos via Karlovassi, operated on the wider Kavala to Piraeus mainline route. The service runs a limited number of times per week so check the schedule carefully. A more practical approach for most travelers is to take the ferry from Agios Efstratios to Lemnos, fly to Athens and then fly to Samos, or take the Piraeus to Samos ferry which runs 6 times a week and takes around 8 to 11 hours. Samos has two main ports, Vathy and Karlovassi, so check which port your ferry arrives at before booking accommodation.

Getting there by air

Samos has an international airport with connections from Athens and Thessaloniki. Taking the ferry from Agios Efstratios to Lemnos and then flying directly to Samos is the most practical approach. A direct Lemnos to Samos flight may be available so check before routing through Athens. Total journey time is around 3 to 4 hours.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Agios Efstratios to Lemnos and fly to Samos. Check whether a direct Lemnos to Samos service is available for your dates as it would avoid Athens entirely. If you are traveling with a car, fly to Athens and take the Piraeus to Samos ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to the island.