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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Turkey is to bus which costs 4.100 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Turkey is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Turkey?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athens and arriving at Istanbul. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 14h.

How far is it from Athens to Turkey?

The distance between Athens and Turkey is 628 km. The road distance is 1065 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Turkey without a car is to bus which takes 14h and costs 4.100 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Athens to Turkey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Turkey bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Athens to Turkey?

The best way to get from Athens to Turkey is to bus which takes 14h and costs 4.100 ₺ - 6.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 4.200 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Athens to Turkey bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Athens to Turkey?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Turkey is 1065 km. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Athens to Turkey.

Where can I stay near Turkey?

There are 3041+ hotels available in Turkey.

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

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

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 Istanbul, Metro
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ATH - IST
2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
5h 13m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
14h
₺4,100–6,000
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry Hsw
2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry
3. Take the bus from Ayvalik to Istanbul Otogarbus
24h 3m
₺4,841–11,629
Drive 1,065 km
1. Drive from Athens to Istanbulcar 1,065 km
11h 38m
₺9,958–14,384
Fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane ATH - ADB
4h 10m
₺4,207–10,507
Fly to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis, ferry
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT)plane ATH - MJT
2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry
3. Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Pasaport Terminalferry
5h 57m
₺6,299–10,619
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ATH - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
5h 26m
Fly to Chios Airport, ferry, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chios Airport (JKH)plane ATH - JKH
2. Take the ferry from Chios to Port of Cesmeferry
3. Take the bus from Çeşme bus station to Izmir Otogar Tesisbus
7h 4m
₺4,692–7,962

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul (IST) flights

68Weekly Planes

1h 58mAverage Duration

₺1,954Cheapest Price

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Distance: 627.8 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Turkey?

Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Athens to Istanbul once a week. Tickets cost ₺4,100–6,000 and the journey takes 14h. Alternatively, Aegean Airlines flies from Athens International Airport (ATH) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) 5 times a week.

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