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Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Samos
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Samos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £63, while a flight costs an average of £96.
Distance: 287 km
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£63 Average Price Cheapest | £96 Average Price |
10h 19m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Athens to Samos
Compare the available ways to get from Athens to Samos, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The cheapest way to travel from Athens to Samos is a ferry with an average price of £63.
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Samos:
A ferry is £34 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Samos costing on average £96.
The fastest way to travel from Athens to Samos is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.
Other travel options to Samos take longer:
Ferry takes on average 10h 19m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Athens and Samos including taking a ferry and flight.
Travel optionsfrom Athens to Samos
How to get to Samos from Athens by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Athens to Samos is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- A32406:301h00Athens International Airport7:30Samos International Airport£601One-way0 changes
Cheapest
- A32406:301h00Athens International Airport7:30Samos International Airport£601One-way0 changes
Fastest
GQ31011:000h55Athens International Airport11:55Samos International Airport£1031One-way0 changes
Other options
Flight
Ferry
- A324212:551h00Athens International Airport13:55Samos International Airport£781One-way0 changes
- A324616:301h00Athens International Airport17:30Samos International Airport£951One-way0 changes
- BLUE STAR MYCONOS15:009h30Port of Piraeus0:30Karlovassi£671One-way0 changes
- BLUE STAR MYCONOS15:0010h40Port of Piraeus1:40Samos (Vathy)£671One-way0 changes
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Best day trips from Samos by ferry
The most popular day trips by ferry from Samos are Patmos, Leros, Fournoi (Island) and Kusadasi. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Samos on Omio.
Day trip from Samos to Leros by ferry
Day trip from Samos to Fournoi (Island) by ferry
Day trip from Samos to Kusadasi by ferry
Why visit Kusadasi for the day?
Kusadasi is a lively Aegean resort town known for its beaches, marina and busy seafront. It also serves as a common base for visiting Ephesus, with an old quarter that still feels distinctly local.
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FAQs: Athens to Samos
Travel to Samos easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Samos.
There are 2 options to travel between Athens and Samos including taking a ferry and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Athens to Samos is a ferry with an average price of £63.
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Samos:
A ferry is £34 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Samos costing on average £96.
The fastest way to travel from Athens to Samos is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.
Other travel options to Samos take longer:
Ferry takes on average 10h 19m.
The Athens to Samos distance is approximately 287 km.
The average frequency per day from Athens to Samos is:
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Samos as scheduled services by ferry and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Athens to Samos:
- Flights mostly depart from Athens International Airport and arrive in Samos International Airport.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Piraeus and arrive in Karlovassi.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Athens to Samos, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Blue Star Ferries to go to Samos by ferry.
- Travel with Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, CitizenPlane to go to Samos by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Athens to Samos with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct ferries per day with Blue Star Ferries.
- 3 direct flights per day with Aegean Airlines, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Athens to Samos often also extend their vacation to go to Mykonos, Ikaria, Vienna, Patmos, Chios. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Samos and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Athens to Samos, you can choose from several travel options including ferry and flight.
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