There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Ankara by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane ATH - ESB
7h 21m₺5,204–11,504Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry Hsw
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry
- Take the bus from Ayvalık to Ankarabus
25h 15m₺4,720–7,082Bus, train
- Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
- Take the train from Istanbul Pendik to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
19h 54m₺4,726–6,922Drive 1,489.9 km
- Drive from Athens to Ankaracar 1,489.9 km
16h 10m₺13,444–19,419Bus
- Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
22h 11m₺4,726–6,847Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry Hsw
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry
- Take the train from Izmir(Basmane) to Ankaratrain
30h 51m₺6,248–8,210
Athens to Ankara by ferry and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Ankara is to bus and train which costs 4.700 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 19h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Ankara is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Ankara via İskenderpaşa and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 11m.
The distance between Athens and Ankara is 880 km. The road distance is 1489.9 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Ankara without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 54m and costs 4.700 ₺ - 7.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Athens to Ankara, including transfers.
Athens to Ankara bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Ankara is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 4.700 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 22h 11m.
Athens to Ankara bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Istanbul station.
Ankara is 1h ahead of Athens. It is currently 10:00 PM in Athens and 11:00 PM in Ankara.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Ankara, Turkey?
Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Ankara via Istanbul, İskenderpaşa, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, and Istanbul Otogari in around 22h 11m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–18,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900–11,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul Pendik to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–1,000
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Izmir(Basmane) to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,600
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- crazy.holidays.tours@gmail.com
- Website
- crazyholidays.gr
Bus from Athens to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺4,000–6,000
- Website
- https://www.crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- info@pamukkale.com.tr
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Ayvalık to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺650–909
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺650–800
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–3,600
- Website
- https://www.hellenicseaways.gr/en-gb
- Airplane Type Seats
- ₺2,600–3,600
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺2,200–2,800
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
- Phone
- +90 2327121808
- cesme@turyol.com
- Website
- turyolonline.com
Ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalik
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–1,900
- Website
- https://www.turyolonline.com/en
- Phone
- 0 232 330 89 22
- iletisim@izdeniz.com.tr
- Website
- izdeniz.com.tr
Ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanı
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,028
- Schedules at
- bilet.izdeniz.com.tr
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