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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Tarsus is to train and bus which costs 3.600 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 27h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Tarsus is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Tarsus?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Tarsus. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Tarsus via Fatih İtfaiye and Alibeyköy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 15m.

How far is it from Athens to Tarsus?

The distance between Athens and Tarsus is 1046 km. The road distance is 1954.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Tarsus without a car is to ferry and car ferry and bus via Agios Kirykos which takes 24h 55m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Athens to Tarsus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Tarsus bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Athens to Tarsus?

The best way to get from Athens to Tarsus is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 17.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 26h 15m.

Where does the Athens to Tarsus bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Athens to Tarsus?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Tarsus is 1954 km. It takes approximately 19h 47m to drive from Athens to Tarsus.

Where can I stay near Tarsus?

There are five+ hotels available in Tarsus.

Athens to Tarsus - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cukurova (COV)plane ATH - COV
6h 37m
₺3,824–16,324
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
3. Take the train from Istanbul Bostancı to Karamantrain Yht
4. Take the bus from Karaman to Tarsusbus
27h 20m
₺3,669–6,590
Ferry, car ferry, bus via Agios Kirykos
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Ag. Kirykosferry Bsf
2. Take the car ferry from Agios Kirikos to Pythagorio Portcarferry
3. Take the ferry from Pythagorio Port to Kusadasiferry
4. Take the bus from Kuşadası to Tarsusbus
24h 55m
₺7,799–12,826
Drive 1,954.2 km
1. Drive from Athens to Tarsuscar 1,954.2 km
19h 47m
₺18,450–26,650
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
2. Take the bus from Alibeyköy to Tarsusbus
26h 15m
₺5,201–7,360
Ferry, car ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Kosferry Bsf
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumcarferry
3. Take the bus from Bodrum to Tarsusbus
35h 15m
₺5,304–10,940
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Koscarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumcarferry
3. Take the bus from Bodrum to Mersinbus
4. Take the bus from Mersin to Tarsusbus
39h 36m
₺9,943–23,113

Athens to Tarsus by ferry, car ferry, foot, and bus

4Weekly Services

35h 15mAverage Duration

₺5,304Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Athens to Tarsus.

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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 İtfaiye, Alibeyköy, and Alibeyköy in around 26h 15m.

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