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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Cappadocia is to bus which costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 28h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Cappadocia is to fly which takes 7h and costs 9.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Cappadocia?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Cappadocia station. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Göreme bus station via İskenderpaşa and İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 20m.

How far is it from Athens to Cappadocia?

The distance between Athens and Cappadocia is 996 km. The road distance is 1782.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Cappadocia without a car is to ferry and car ferry and bus which takes 26h 36m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Athens to Cappadocia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Cappadocia bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Athens to Cappadocia?

The best way to get from Athens to Cappadocia is to fly which takes 7h and costs 9.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 28h 20m.

Where does the Athens to Cappadocia bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Athens to Cappadocia?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Cappadocia is 1783 km. It takes approximately 18h 27m to drive from Athens to Cappadocia.

Where can I stay near Cappadocia?

There are 736+ hotels available in Cappadocia.

Athens to Cappadocia - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Cappadocia by plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, train, taxi, 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 to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV)plane ATH - NAV
7h
₺9,077–21,477
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Göreme bus stationbus FlixBus KK0645 / ...
28h 20m
₺5,134–7,708
Ferry, car ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Ag. Kirykosferry Bsf
2. Take the car ferry from Agios Kirikos to Pythagorio Portcarferry
3. Take the ferry from Pythagorio Port to Kusadasiferry
4. Take the bus from Kuşadası bus station to Göreme bus stationbus
26h 36m
₺7,122–12,525
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
3. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht
4. Take the train from Ankara to Himmetdedetrain
5. Take the taxi from Himmetdede to Cappadociataxi
28h 38m
₺6,759–9,795
Car ferry, ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Koscarferry
2. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumferry
3. Take the bus from Bodrum to Akşehirbus
4. Take the bus from Akşehir to Göremebus
37h 9m
₺10,864–24,164
Fly to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)plane ATH - ASR
2. Take the bus from Kayseri bus station to Göreme bus stationbus
8h 24m
₺6,827–17,707
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Kosferry Bsf / ...
2. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumferry
3. Take the bus from Bodrum bus station to Göreme bus stationbus
30h 55m
₺5,313–11,217
Drive 1,782.9 km
1. Drive from Athens to Cappadociacar 1,782.9 km
18h 27m
₺17,091–24,687

Athens to Cappadocia by ferry, foot, and bus

8Weekly Services

30h 55mAverage Duration

₺5,313Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Athens to Cappadocia.

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Distance: 995.7 km
Duration: 7h

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

Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and two other 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 bus station via Istanbul, İskenderpaşa, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 28h 20m.

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