There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Edessa by plane, ferry, bus, car, or taxi
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 Şanlıurfa Güney Anadolu Projesi Airport
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Şanlıurfa Güney Anadolu Projesi Airport (GNY)plane ATH - GNY
7h 28m₺5,248–17,698Fly to Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT)plane ATH - GZT
- Take the bus from Gaziantep bus station to Şanlıurfa bus stationbus
11h 4m₺4,058–17,798Ferry, 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 Şanlıurfa bus stationbus
35h₺8,408–15,458Drive 2,325 km
- Drive from Athens to Edessacar 2,325 km
23h 15m₺23,952–34,597Fly to Adiyaman, taxi
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Adiyaman (ADF)plane ATH - ADF
- Take the taxi from Adiyaman (ADF) to Edessataxi
9h 33m₺17,998–43,498Fly to Diyarbakır Airport, bus
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Diyarbakır Airport (DIY)plane ATH - DIY
- Take the bus from Diyarbakır bus station to Şanlıurfa bus stationbus
10h 56m₺5,708–16,778Bus
- Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Şanlıurfa bus stationbus FlixBus KK0115C / ...
37h 15m₺6,154–10,466Bus via Komotini
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Komotinibus
- Take the bus from Komotini to Tekirdagbus
- Take the bus from Tekirdağ to Silivribus
- Take the bus from Silivri to Şanlıurfabus
40h 26m₺8,228–10,478
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Şanlıurfa Güney Anadolu Projesi Airport (GNY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Edessa is to bus which costs 6.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 37h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Edessa is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Edessa station. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Şanlıurfa bus station via İskenderpaşa and İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 15m.
The distance between Athens and Edessa is 1386 km. The road distance is 2324.9 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Edessa without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 35h and costs 8.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Athens to Edessa, including transfers.
Athens to Edessa bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Edessa is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 37h 15m.
Athens to Edessa bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Istanbul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Edessa is 2325 km. It takes approximately 23h 15m to drive from Athens to Edessa.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Edessa, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and AJet fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Şanlıurfa Güney Anadolu Projesi Airport (GNY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Edessa via Istanbul, İskenderpaşa, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and Şanlıurfa bus station in around 37h 15m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Şanlıurfa Güney Anadolu Projesi Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,500–24,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Adiyaman via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺11,000–35,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Adiyaman via Thessaloniki, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺11,000–37,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Diyarbakır Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,500–24,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–20,000
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Bodrum bus station to Şanlıurfa bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Diyarbakır bus station to Şanlıurfa bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺360–500
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Gaziantep bus station to Şanlıurfa bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺340–480
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Şanlıurfa bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,200
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–8,000
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- Phone
- +90 539 915 91 42
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