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 which costs €80 - €130 and takes 18h 45m.

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 €110 - €250.

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 28m 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 6:09 PM in Bursa and 5:09 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12252+ hotels available in Athens.

Bursa to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 9 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 Gebzebus
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SAW - ATH
6h 45m
€119–241
Bus to Istanbul, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bursa to Alibeyköybus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane IST - ATH
7h 20m
€58–205
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bursa to Bandırmabus
2. Take the bus from Bandırma bus station to Biga bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Biga to Keşanbus
4. Take the bus from Keşan to Thessaloníkibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
18h 28m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bursa to Ayvalıkbus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry Hsw
18h 45m
€81–124
Bus to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly
1. Take the bus from Bursa to Alexandroupolibus
2. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane AXD - ATH
10h 3m
€88–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bursa to Alibeyköybus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
19h 50m
€90–147
Bus, ferry via Burhaniye
1. Take the bus from Bursa to Burhaniyebus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry Hsw
20h 5m
Bus, ferry via Bursa
1. Take the bus from Bursa to Ayvalikbus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry Hsw
20h 25m
€81–132
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bursa to Kavalacar
2. Take the car ferry from Kavala to Lavriocarferry
3. Drive from Lavrio to Athenscar
21h 30m
€169–219

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

10Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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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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