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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cukurova (COV)plane plane ATH - COV
    6h 37m
    ₺9,628–17,328

  2. Ferry, bus via Chios

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Chiosferry ferry Hsw
    2. Take the ferry from Chios to Port of Cesmeferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Çeşme bus station to İzmir Otogar Tesisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from İzmir Otogar Tesis to Tarsus bus stationbus bus
    32h 38m
    ₺5,642–7,626

  3. Helicopter, ferry, bus

    1. Take the helicopter from Athens Heliport to Mykonos Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    2. Take the helicopter from Mykonos Heliport to Patmos Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Patmos to Kusadasiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kuşadası to Tarsusbus bus
    21h 37m
    ₺31,828–391,678

  4. Drive 1,945.3 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Tarsuscar car 1,945.3 km
    19h 59m
    ₺19,038–27,499

  5. 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
    ₺7,835–12,941

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alibeyköy to Tarsusbus bus
    28h 15m
    ₺6,188–9,013

  7. 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
    ₺6,975–15,100

Athens to Tarsus by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration36h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket₺6,975Cheapest 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, Alibeyköy, and Alibeyköy in around 28h 15m.

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