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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Cappadocia is to train and bus and taxi which costs 3.100 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 28h 39m.

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 17m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

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 27h 37m.

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 ferry and bus via Ankara which takes 23h 52m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m 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 17m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 4.900 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 27h 37m.

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 692+ hotels available in Cappadocia.

Athens to Cappadocia - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Cappadocia by plane, 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 17m
₺6,581–14,621
Train, bus, taxi
cheapest
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 Pendik to Ankaratrain Yht
4. Take the train from Ankara to Himmetdedetrain
5. Take the taxi from Himmetdede to Cappadociataxi
28h 39m
₺3,130–5,647
Ferry, bus via Ankara
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Lerosferry Bsf
2. Take the ferry from Port of Leros to D-Marin Turgutreis Marinaferry
3. Take the bus from Turgutreis Garaj to Bodrum Torba Otogarbus
4. Take the bus from Bodrum to Ankarabus
5. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Göreme bus stationbus
23h 52m
₺5,823–10,384
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Göreme bus stationbus FlixBus KK0645 / ...
27h 37m
₺4,897–7,355
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 13m
₺5,991–11,281
Fly to Konya Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Konya Airport (KYA)plane ATH - KYA
2. Take the bus from Konya bus station to Göreme bus stationbus
11h 18m
₺4,006–12,086
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Lerosferry Bsf
2. Take the ferry from Port of Leros to D-Marin Turgutreis Marinaferry
3. Take the bus from Turgutreis Garaj to Bodrum Torba Otogarbus
4. Take the bus from Bodrum bus station to Göreme bus stationbus
29h 5m
₺5,333–9,484
Ferry, bus via Mytilene
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
₺6,420–8,502
Drive 1,782.8 km
1. Drive from Athens to Cappadociacar 1,782.8 km
18h 27m
₺16,096–23,249

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) flights

23Weekly Planes

4h 57mAverage Duration

₺2,643Cheapest Price

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Distance: 996.7 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) 3 times a day. 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 27h 37m.

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