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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane ATH - VAN
    7h 52m
    ₺3,627–13,667

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizelitrain train Yht
    3. Take the bus from Yıldızeli to Vanbus bus
    36h 33m
    ₺6,229–9,111

  3. 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 to Sivastrain train
    4. Take the train from Sivas to Rahovatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Bitlis bus station to Van bus stationbus bus
    42h 40m
    ₺6,666–10,004

  4. Drive 2,568.6 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Vancar car 2,568.6 km
    31h 52m
    ₺23,791–34,364

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Van bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0122B
    42h 40m
    ₺5,605–8,748

  6. 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 Güvercinlik to Yatağan Otobüs Terminalibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Yatağan bus station to Van bus stationbus bus
    46h 38m
    ₺6,327–12,071

  7. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry ferry Hsw
    2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ayvalık to Edremitbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Edremit bus station to Van bus stationbus bus
    46h 44m
    ₺6,512–14,143

Athens to Van by ferry and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket₺6,512Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and four 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 bus station via Istanbul, İskenderpaşa, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 42h 40m.

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