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

The cheapest way to get from Cappadocia to Athens is to taxi and train and bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 29h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cappadocia to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €130 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Cappadocia and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Cappadocia station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Göreme bus station and arriving at Athens via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi and Istanbul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 25m.

How far is it from Cappadocia to Athens?

The distance between Cappadocia and Athens is 997 km. The road distance is 1788.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cappadocia to Athens without a car is to bus and ferry via Ankara which takes 26h 24m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Cappadocia to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cappadocia to Athens bus from?

Cappadocia to Athens bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Göreme bus station.

Bus or fly from Cappadocia to Athens?

The best way to get from Cappadocia to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €130 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 29h 25m.

Where does the Cappadocia to Athens bus arrive?

Cappadocia to Athens bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Can I drive from Cappadocia to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Cappadocia to Athens is 1789 km. It takes approximately 18h 8m to drive from Cappadocia to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12327+ hotels available in Athens.

Cappadocia to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Cappadocia to Athens by plane, bus, ferry, taxi, train, 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 from Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport
best
1. Fly from Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Athens International Airport (ATH)NAV - ATH
6h 1m
€132–282
Taxi, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Cappadocia to Himmetdede
2. Take the train from Himmetdede to Ankara
3. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul PendikYht
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki station
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
29h 36m
€61–117
Bus, ferry via Ankara
1. Take the bus from Göreme bus station to Ankara bus station
2. Take the bus from Ankara to Bodrum
3. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kos
4. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of PiraeusBsf
26h 24m
€101–174
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Göreme bus station to Bodrum bus station
2. Take the ferry from D-Marin Turgutreis Marina to Port of Leros
3. Take the ferry from Leros to Port of PiraeusBsf
28h 5m
€106–189
Bus to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Göreme bus station to Kayseri bus station
2. Fly from Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)ASR - ATH
8h 19m
€110–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Göreme bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationFlixBus KK0645 / ...
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athens
29h 25m
€98–151
Bus, ferry via Mytilene
1. Take the bus from Nevşehir to Izmir Otogar
2. Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytilene
3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of PiraeusHsw
30h 32m
€124–174
Drive 1,788.7 km
1. Drive from Cappadocia to Athens1,788.7 km
18h 8m
€319–460

Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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Distance: 996.7 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

Turkish Airlines flies from Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Göreme bus station to Athens via İstanbul Esenler bus station, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, İskenderpaşa, and Istanbul in around 29h 25m.

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