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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Safranbolu is to fly and bus which costs 3.700 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Safranbolu is to fly and bus which takes 9h 37m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Safranbolu?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Safranbolu. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Safranbolu via Fatih, Alibeyköy and Karabük. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.

How far is it from Athens to Safranbolu?

The distance between Athens and Safranbolu is 1081 km. The road distance is 1457.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Safranbolu without a car is to bus via Karabük which takes 20h 38m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 7.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Athens to Safranbolu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Safranbolu bus from?

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

Where does the Athens to Safranbolu bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Athens and Safranbolu?

Safranbolu is 1h ahead of Athens. It is currently 10:55 AM in Athens and 11:55 AM in Safranbolu.

Can I drive from Athens to Safranbolu?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Safranbolu is 1458 km. It takes approximately 16h 3m to drive from Athens to Safranbolu.

Where can I stay near Safranbolu?

There are 44+ hotels available in Safranbolu.

Athens to Safranbolu - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Safranbolu by plane, bus, car, or ferry

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 Kastamonu Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kastamonu Airport (KFS)plane ATH - KFS
2. Take the bus from Kastamonu to Safranbolubus
9h 37m
₺4,270–11,610
Fly to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ATH - IST
2. Take the bus from Alibeyköy to Karabukbus
10h 59m
₺3,720–8,650
Bus via Karabük
1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
2. Take the bus from Alibeyköy to Karabukbus
20h 38m
₺5,093–7,179
Drive 1,457.6 km
1. Drive from Athens to Safranbolucar 1,457.6 km
16h 3m
₺13,436–19,408
Fly to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane ATH - ESB
2. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Karabuk bus stationbus
12h 18m
₺5,565–9,730
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ATH - SAW
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Karabükbus
12h 28m
₺4,997–12,877
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Safranbolubus
22h 49m
₺4,693–6,929
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry Bsf
2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Dikiliferry
3. Take the bus from Dikili to Karabükbus
28h 58m
₺6,307–11,017

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kastamonu Airport (KFS) flights

14Weekly Planes

5h 50mAverage Duration

₺2,923Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Athens to Safranbolu.

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Distance: 1,080.7 km
Duration: 9h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Athens to Safranbolu via Istanbul, Fatih, Alibeyköy, Alibeyköy, and Karabük in around 20h 38m.

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How to get fromAthens to Safranboluby plane, bus, car or ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Safranbolu by plane, bus, car, or ferry

Fly to Kastamonu Airport, bus

Fly to Istanbul, bus

Bus via Karabük

Drive 1,457.6 km

Fly to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport, bus

Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus

Bus

Ferry, bus