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How to get fromAthens to Tarsusby plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Tarsus by plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cukurova (COV)plane plane ATH - COV
    6h 37m
    ₺9,128–17,328

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alibeyköy to Tarsusbus bus
    28h 22m
    ₺6,190–9,015

  3. Ferry, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Ag. Kirykosferry ferry Bsf
    2. Take the car ferry from Agios Kirikos to Pythagorio Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Pythagorio Port to Kusadasiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kuşadası to Tarsusbus bus
    24h 55m
    ₺7,630–12,534

  4. Drive 1,945.3 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Tarsuscar car 1,945.3 km
    19h 59m
    ₺18,910–27,314

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus
    3. Take the train from Istanbul Bakırköy to Karamantrain train Yht
    4. Take the bus from Karaman to Tarsusbus bus
    28h 15m
    ₺6,230–9,325

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Kosferry ferry Asf / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bodrum to Tarsusbus bus
    36h 19m
    ₺6,967–15,085

  7. Car ferry, ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Koscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bodrum to Mersinbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mersin to Tarsusbus bus
    39h 8m
    ₺10,994–26,464

Athens to Tarsus by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration36h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket₺6,967Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,046 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Aegean Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cukurova (COV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Tarsus via Istanbul, Fatih, Fil Köprüsü, and Alibeyköy in around 28h 22m.

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