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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Van is to ferry and car ferry and bus which costs 6.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 46h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Van is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 35.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Van?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Van. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Van via İskenderpaşa and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 54m.

How far is it from Athens to Van?

The distance between Athens and Van is 1730 km. The road distance is 2559.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Van without a car is to bus and train which takes 37h 31m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Athens to Van, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Van bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Athens to Van?

The best way to get from Athens to Van is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 35.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 41h 54m.

Where does the Athens to Van bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Athens to Van?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Van is 2560 km. It takes approximately 32h 6m to drive from Athens to Van.

Where can I stay near Van?

There are 34+ hotels available in Van.

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

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

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 Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane ATH - VAN
7h 25m
₺10,151–34,701
Ferry, car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry Hsw
2. Take the car ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikcarferry
3. Take the bus from Ayvalık to Edremitbus
4. Take the bus from Edremit bus station to Van bus stationbus
46h 49m
₺6,732–13,138
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
2. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizelitrain Yht
3. Take the bus from Yıldızeli to Vanbus
37h 31m
₺7,824–11,268
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Keşanbus
3. Take the bus from Keşan to İzmitbus
4. Take the train from Izmit to Sivastrain Yht
5. Take the train from Sivas to Tatvantrain
6. Take the taxi from Tatvan to Vantaxi
43h 19m
₺11,768–16,268
Drive 2,559.8 km
1. Drive from Athens to Vancar 2,559.8 km
32h 6m
₺24,818–35,848
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Vanbus
41h 54m
₺7,719–11,058
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Kosferry Asf / ...
2. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumferry
3. Take the bus from Güvercinlik to Yatağan Otobüs Terminalibus
4. Take the bus from Yatağan bus station to Van bus stationbus
2d
₺8,200–16,402

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) flights

32Weekly Planes

5h 55mAverage Duration

₺9,630Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,730.1 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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

Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Van via Istanbul, İskenderpaşa, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, and Istanbul Otogari in around 41h 54m.

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