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 27h 16m.

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 2m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Cappadocia?

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 16m.

How far is it from Athens to Cappadocia?

The distance between Athens and Cappadocia is 997 km. The road distance is 1782.8 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 car ferry and ferry and bus which takes 25h 41m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m 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 2m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 27h 16m.

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 26m to drive from Athens to Cappadocia.

Where can I stay near Cappadocia?

There are 720+ hotels available in Cappadocia.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Cappadocia by plane, car ferry, 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 2m
₺8,574–17,474
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Göremebus
27h 16m
₺5,051–7,659
Car ferry, ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mykonoscarferry
2. Take the ferry from Mykonos to Ag. Kirykosferry Bsf
3. Take the car ferry from Agios Kirikos to Pythagorio Portcarferry
4. Take the ferry from Pythagorio Port to Kusadasiferry
5. Take the bus from Kuşadası bus station to Göreme bus stationbus
25h 41m
₺8,937–17,854
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
₺6,650–9,483
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry Hsw
2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry
3. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Nevşehirbus
30h 27m
₺7,126–12,808
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 34m
₺7,324–14,704
Ferry, car ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Kosferry Bsf / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumcarferry
3. Take the bus from Bodrum bus station to Göreme bus stationbus
31h 33m
₺5,252–10,642
Drive 1,782.8 km
1. Drive from Athens to Cappadociacar 1,782.8 km
18h 26m
₺16,765–24,215

Athens to Cappadocia by ferry, car ferry, foot, and bus

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31h 33mAverage Duration

₺5,252Cheapest Price

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Distance: 996.7 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Göreme via Istanbul, İskenderpaşa, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, and Istanbul Otogar in around 27h 16m.

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