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

The cheapest way to get from Bursa to Athens is to bus and ferry via Bursa which costs €80 - €130 and takes 21h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bursa to Athens is to bus and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs €120 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Bursa and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Bursa to Athens. However, there are services departing from Bursa and arriving at Athens via Alibeyköy and Istanbul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.

How far is it from Bursa to Athens?

The distance between Bursa and Athens is 742 km.

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

The best way to get from Bursa to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Bursa to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bursa to Athens bus from?

Bursa to Athens bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Bursa station.

Where does the Bursa to Athens bus arrive?

Bursa to Athens bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Alibeyköy station.

What is the time difference between Bursa and Athens?

Athens is 1h behind Bursa. It is currently 5:13 AM in Bursa and 4:13 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12318+ hotels available in Athens.

Bursa to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bursa to Athens by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, 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.

Bus to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Bursa to Gebze
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)SAW - ATH
6h 45m
€129–231
Bus to Istanbul, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bursa to Alibeyköy
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)IST - ATH
8h 12m
€61–212
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bursa to Bandırma
2. Take the bus from Bandırma bus station to Biga bus station
3. Take the bus from Biga to Keşan
4. Take the bus from Keşan to Thessaloníki
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
18h 4m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bursa to Ayvalık
2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilene
3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of PiraeusHsw
19h 20m
€81–124
Bus to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly
1. Take the bus from Bursa to Alexandroupoli
2. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)AXD - ATH
10h 3m
€88–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bursa to Alibeyköy
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athens
19h 50m
€90–147
Bus, ferry via Bursa
1. Take the bus from Bursa to Ayvalik
2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilene
3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of PiraeusHsw
21h
€81–127
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bursa to Kavala
2. Take the car ferry from Kavala to Lavrio
3. Drive from Lavrio to Athens
21h 28m
€168–216

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

10Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 741.7 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Bursa to Athens via Alibeyköy, Alibeyköy, Fatih, and Istanbul in around 19h 50m.

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