Getting from Andros to Alexandroupoli

If you are heading to Alexandroupoli from Andros you are making your way from the northernmost island in the Cyclades 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 Andros to Alexandroupoli. Getting there means taking the ferry from Andros to Rafina, which runs up to 11 times daily and takes around 1 to 2 hours, flying to Athens and then flying to Alexandroupoli, or driving northeast via the E75 and Egnatia motorway, which takes around 8 to 9 hours from Athens.

Getting there by air

Alexandroupoli has its own airport with connections from Athens. Andros has no airport. Taking the ferry from Andros to Rafina, flying to Athens and then Athens to Alexandroupoli takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on the second leg. Total journey time is around 4 to 5 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Andros to Rafina, fly to Athens and then fly to Alexandroupoli. 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 take around 1 hour 45 minutes. If you are traveling with a car, the ferry from Andros already puts you at Rafina with your vehicle, then drive northeast via the E75 and Egnatia motorway to Alexandroupoli.