There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Cappadocia by plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car
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Fly to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV)plane ATH - NAV
7h₺9,902–21,802Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Göremebus
27h 48m₺5,448–8,885Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Lerosferry Bsf
- Take the ferry from Port of Leros to Port of Bodrumferry
- Take the bus from Bodrum bus station to Göreme bus stationbus
27h 37m₺7,645–14,591Car ferry, ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Koscarferry
- Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumferry
- Take the bus from Bodrum to Konyabus
- Take the bus from Konya bus station to Göreme bus stationbus
35h 59m₺10,897–24,567Drive 1,774 km
- Drive from Athens to Cappadociacar 1,774 km
18h 36m₺18,221–26,319Fly to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, bus
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)plane ATH - ASR
- Take the bus from Kayseri bus station to Göreme bus stationbus
8h 32m₺9,302–17,902Ferry, car ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry Hsw
- Take the carferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikcarferry
- Take the bus from Sarımsaklı bus station to Göreme bus stationbus
31h 10m₺5,804–13,653
Athens to Cappadocia by ferry, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Cappadocia is to bus which costs 5.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 27h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Cappadocia is to fly which takes 7h and costs 9.500 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Cappadocia. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Göreme via İskenderpaşa and Istanbul Otogar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 48m.
The distance between Athens and Cappadocia is 996 km. The road distance is 1774 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Cappadocia without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 27h 37m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Athens to Cappadocia, including transfers.
Athens to Cappadocia bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Cappadocia is to fly which takes 7h and costs 9.500 ₺ - 22.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 27h 48m.
Athens to Cappadocia bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Istanbul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Cappadocia is 1774 km. It takes approximately 18h 36m to drive from Athens to Cappadocia.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Cappadocia, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Göreme via Istanbul, İskenderpaşa, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, and Istanbul Otogar in around 27h 48m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,000–19,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–19,000
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Bodrum bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Konya bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺430–600
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Kayseri bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺250–350
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Istanbul Otogar to Göreme
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,400
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Sarımsaklı bus station to Göreme bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- bluestarferries@bluestarferries.com
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Leros
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–8,500
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺4,300–11,000
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
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