What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Bursa?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Bursa is to train and bus which costs 2.400 ₺ - 4.500 ₺ and takes 18h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Bursa?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Bursa is to fly and bus which takes 7h 54m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Bursa?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Bursa. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Bursa via İskenderpaşa and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.

How far is it from Athens to Bursa?

The distance between Athens and Bursa is 764 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Bursa without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Bursa without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 36m and costs 2.400 ₺ - 4.500 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Bursa?

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Athens to Bursa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Bursa bus from?

Athens to Bursa bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.

Where does the Athens to Bursa bus arrive?

Athens to Bursa bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Istanbul station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Bursa?

Bursa is 1h ahead of Athens. It is currently 12:42 AM in Athens and 1:42 AM in Bursa.

Where can I stay near Bursa?

There are 162+ hotels available in Bursa.

Athens to Bursa - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Bursa by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ATH - SAW
2. Take the bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Bursa bus station
7h 54m
₺6,754–12,674
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
3. Take the train from Yenikapi to Gebze
4. Take the bus from Gebze to Bursa
18h 36m
₺2,493–4,453
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to MytileneHsw
2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalik
3. Take the bus from Ayvalık to Bursa
19h 30m
₺4,738–6,299
Fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)ATH - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Bursa
9h 35m
₺3,434–10,354
Fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)ATH - ADB
2. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Bursa
9h 34m
₺4,704–12,304
Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)ATH - AXD
2. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
10h 58m
₺5,494–10,154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbul
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
18h 39m
₺4,546–6,498
Ferry, bus via Bursa
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to MytileneHsw
2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalik
3. Take the bus from Ayvalik to Bursa
21h 10m
₺4,234–5,995
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Lavrio
2. Take the car ferry from Lavrio to Kavala
3. Drive from Kavala to Bursa
21h 23m
₺8,449–11,281

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

10Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

₺1,667Cheapest Price

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Distance: 763.6 km
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Bursa, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Athens to Bursa via Istanbul, İskenderpaşa, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, and Istanbul Otogari in around 18h 39m.

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