There are 5 ways to get from Alsancak to Athens by ferry, plane, bus, or car
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Ferry to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis, fly
best- Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry
- Fly from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MJT - ATH
5h 12m€122–200Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
cheapest- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane ADB - ATH
4h 32m€85–260Ferry
- Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry Hsw
15h€110–210Bus
- Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus Citylines 79 / ...
29h 24m€113–168Drive 1,245.3 km
- Drive from Alsancak to Athens - KTEL Liosion Streetcar 1,245.3 km
14h 20m€225–324
Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alsancak to Athens is to ferry which costs €110 - €210 and takes 15h.
The fastest way to get from Alsancak to Athens is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €85 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Alsancak to Athens. However, there are services departing from Alsancak Gar and arriving at Athens Karolou via Halkapınar Metro, Izmir Otogar and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 24m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Alsancak to Athens. However, there are services departing from Alsancak Limanı and arriving at Port of Piraeus via Mytilene. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
The distance between Alsancak and Athens is 394 km. The road distance is 1245.3 km.
The best way to get from Alsancak to Athens without a car is to ferry which takes 15h and costs €110 - €210.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Alsancak to Athens, including transfers.
Alsancak to Athens bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Izmir Otogar station.
The best way to get from Alsancak to Athens is to bus which takes 29h 24m and costs €110 - €170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €85 - €260 and takes 4h 32m.
Alsancak to Athens bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
What companies run services between Alsancak, İzmir, Turkey and Athens, Greece?
You can take a ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Port of Piraeus via Mytilene in around 15h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alsancak Gar to Athens Karolou via Halkapınar 2, Halkapınar Metro, Otogar Yeni, Izmir Otogar, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 29h 24m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–200
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Izmir Otogar to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Athens Karolou
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- 0 232 330 89 22
- iletisim@izdeniz.com.tr
- Website
- izdeniz.com.tr
Ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60
- Schedules at
- bilet.izdeniz.com.tr
Ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.hellenicseaways.gr/en-gb
- Airplane Type Seats
- €50–75
Ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €65–150
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
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