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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Istanbul (State) by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane ATH - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Huzurevitrain train
    4h 41m
    ₺8,547–17,547

  2. Fly to Istanbul Airport, Metro

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane ATH - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    5h 16m
    ₺3,689–11,589

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    14h
    ₺4,400–6,500

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry ferry Hsw
    2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ayvalik to Istanbul Otogarbus bus
    24h 33m
    ₺5,829–13,724

  5. Drive  1,056.3 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Istanbulcar car 1,056.3 km
    11h 51m
    ₺10,888–15,727

  6. Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane plane ATH - AXD
    2. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus
    7h 10m
    ₺6,047–12,097

Athens to Istanbul (State) by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration14hAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Istanbul (State), Turkey?

Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Athens to Istanbul once a week. Tickets cost ₺4,400–6,500 and the journey takes 14h.

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