Getting from Alexandroupoli to Samos

If you are heading to Samos from Alexandroupoli you are making your way to an island in the eastern Aegean, relatively close to Alexandroupoli in regional terms. It is green and mountainous with wine production dating back to antiquity, a coast that almost touches Turkey and the UNESCO-listed Heraion sanctuary.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Alexandroupoli to Samos. Getting there by sea means taking the ferry from Alexandroupoli to Lemnos and then connecting via the wider Aegean ferry network to Samos, which involves multiple stops and takes the better part of two days. Flying is the only realistic option for most travelers.

Getting there by air

Samos has an international airport with connections from Athens and Thessaloniki. Flying from Alexandroupoli to Thessaloniki and then directly to Samos avoids Athens entirely and gives a total journey time of around 2.5 to 3 hours when direct services operate. Alternatively, fly from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then Athens to Samos for a total journey time of around 4 to 5 hours.

Your best option

Fly from Alexandroupoli to Thessaloniki and then fly directly to Samos when the seasonal service is running. Outside summer fly via Athens. If you are traveling with a car, drive from Alexandroupoli to Piraeus and board the overnight Piraeus to Samos ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to the island.