Public transport is one of the ways you can use to get around Samothraki (although having a car or scooter would be better). Local buses depart from Kamariotissa (the station is right near the port), on three main routes:
- to Chora, the capital of the island
- to the western and south-western villages (Alonia, Lakkoma, Profitis Ilias)
- to the northern villages (Palaiopoli, Kariotes and Therma; in the summer the buses also reach the campsite)
Additionally, on Saturdays and Sundays throughout July and August there's a regular bus route to and from the beach of Pachia Ammos.
During high season, buses run every day and only Monday through Friday during the rest of the year.
You can purchase the tickets from the bus driver.
Samothraki Bus Schedule October 6, 2025 - April 3, 2026
In bold are the routes operated by KTEL (phone +30 690 918 0320, +30 693 499 2657), while the others are operated by the municipality (phone +30 255 104 1218).
The underlined routes may change according to the school program.
| KAMARIOTISSA - CHORA (Mon-Fri) | |
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| Departures | 07:50, 09:30, 11:10*, 13:50, 16:00, 19:50 |
| Returns | 08:05, 09:40, 11:20*, 14:00, 16:05, 19:55 |
| Estimated travel time | 10 minutes |
| KAMARIOTISSA - ALONIA - LAKKOMA - PROFITIS ILIAS/ KASTELI | |
|---|---|
| Departures | 06:50, 10:00* (Mon, Wed, Fri), 14:05, 16:15, 20:00 |
| Returns | 07:10, 10:20* (Mon, Wed, Fri), 14:25, 16:35, 20:20 |
| Estimated travel time | 20 minutes |
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(*) The route of 10:00 passes by Kasteli. |
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KAMARIOTISSA - PALEOPOLI - KARYOTES - THERMA -ANO MERIA* |
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|---|---|
| Departures | 06:30*, 11:20, 14:05* |
| Returns | 07:00*, 11:40, 14:40* |
| (*) Only these routes reach Ano Meria, the others reach Therma. | |
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Estimated travel time Kamariotissa - Paleopoli: 5 minutes Kamariotissa - Karyotes: 10 minutes Kamariotissa - Therma: 20 minutes Kamariotissa - Campsite: 25 minutes |
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Yes, I will keep it up to date.
You can reach Therma by bus or taxi.
Unfortunately Mikro Vouni is closed.
Not yet.
Do you know if dogs are allowed in the buses?
Which would be the schedule in July and August from Kamariotissa to Pachia Amos?
Thank you, Adrian
I'm sorry, I don't know about the dogs. The schedule for July/August wasn't announced yet. All I can tell you (so you can get an idea) is that last year the buses for Pachia Ammos left on Saturdays and Sundays at 11.15 from Kamariotissa and returned at 17.30 from Pachia Ammos.
The bus schedule for August wasn't announced yet, but last year the buses only went to Kipos and Pachia Ammos on the weekends. The price of a round trip ticket to the beaches will probably be around 12-13 Euro.
Yes, you should take the bus from the port of Kamariotissa and get down at Palaiopoli. As for the taxi - it may be around 10 Euros, but maybe you could share it with other people.
Will the bus schedule change much after Aug 27? Or just not on Sat&Sun?
Thanks!
What would be the best way to get from the camping to Lakkoma?
Thanks
The schedule is updated.
I’m wondering if you would know if there is a ride sharing group to go from Alexandroupolis to Thessaloniki or Athens?
I'm sorry, I don't know.
My tent was forgotten at the bus, as i went back an hour later, the bus driver tokd me he found the tent and throw it in the street what led it to be stolen - paying for a ticket holds a bit more then just drive around - it shows how low professionality is in the island and how low care are the services in it.
It is very sad to get such a poor experience in what calls it self a camper friendly island
If it's Sunday
And by campsite means beach free camp?
You can find it above.
If nothing changes this year, only on weekends, only in high season.
You can find above the bus timetable till the 20th of July.
I wonder if you know, when taking the bus, is it possible to get a transfer, say from Chora through to Therma (by way of Kamariotissa, of course), or is each a separate journey? If the latter, can one get return tickets, or is every journey a single?
(Better yet, can one get a day - or even weekly - ticket that allows you to get on any bus?)
Thanks so much!
As far as I know, every journey is a single but I think you can get return tickets when you go to Pachia Ammos. Better check with the driver.
Thanks in advance! Siegfried
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How long does it take to go to Mount Saos and back, from Therma, and for people used to walk in Switzerland? Is the path easy to find?
Do the thermal bath work at this time of year?
Thanks.
It's about 10-11 hours from Therma to Fengari Peak and back. The thermal baths don't work. The path to Fengari starts on the dirt road to the right of the Municipal Thermal Baths building. It is not an easy trail and it requires attention, especially in the upper rocky part.
I'd recommend renting a car.