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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cukurova (COV)plane plane ATH - COV
    6h 39m
    ₺3,721–16,321

  2. Car ferry, ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mykonoscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Mykonos to Ag. Kirykosferry ferry Bsf
    3. Take the car ferry from Agios Kirikos to Pythagorio Portcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Pythagorio Port to Kusadasiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Kuşadası to Tarsusbus bus
    23h 55m
    ₺9,593–17,819

  3. Drive 1,954.1 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Tarsuscar car 1,954.1 km
    19h 45m
    ₺18,284–26,411

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alibeyköy to Tarsusbus bus
    26h 15m
    ₺5,175–7,322

  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 Bostancı to Karamantrain train Yht
    4. Take the bus from Karaman to Tarsusbus bus
    27h 39m
    ₺5,162–7,880

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Lerosferry ferry Bsf
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Leros to Port of Bodrumferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bodrum to Mersinbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mersin to Tarsusbus bus
    32h 4m
    ₺8,073–12,508

  7. Ferry, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Kosferry ferry Bsf / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bodrum to Tarsusbus bus
    35h 15m
    ₺5,365–11,182

Athens to Tarsus by train, foot, bus, and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket₺5,162Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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