Getting from Agistri to Alexandroupoli

If you are heading to Alexandroupoli from Agistri you are making your way from a small pine-covered island in the Saronic Gulf to the far northeastern corner of Greece, a city on the Thracian coast close to the Turkish border and the gateway to Samothrace.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Agistri to Alexandroupoli. Getting there by sea means taking the Saronic ferry from Agistri to Piraeus, which takes around 55 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes, and then boarding the long Piraeus to Alexandroupoli ferry, which stops at multiple northern Aegean islands along the way and takes around 26 hours. The total journey by sea takes the better part of three days and is not a realistic option for most travelers.

Getting there by air

Alexandroupoli has its own airport with connections from Athens. Taking the Saronic ferry from Agistri to Piraeus, the metro to Athens Airport and flying to Alexandroupoli takes around 1 hour 10 minutes in the air. Total travel time is around 4 to 5 hours and is the most practical approach for most travelers.

Your best option

Take the Saronic ferry from Agistri to Piraeus and fly to Alexandroupoli via Athens. It is the fastest and most practical approach. If you are planning to visit Samothrace from Alexandroupoli, ferries to the island depart daily in summer and the trip takes around 1 hour 45 minutes. If you are traveling with a car, the ferry from Agistri already puts you at Piraeus with your vehicle, then drive northeast via the E75 and Egnatia motorway to Alexandroupoli, which takes around 8 to 9 hours.