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

The cheapest way to get from Cappadocia to Athens is to bus which costs €95 - €170 and takes 27h 53m.

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 5h 55m and costs €180 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Cappadocia and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Cappadocia to Athens. However, there are services departing from Göreme and arriving at Athens via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi and Istanbul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 53m.

How far is it from Cappadocia to Athens?

The distance between Cappadocia and Athens is 997 km. The road distance is 1784.8 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 train which takes 25h 47m and costs €100 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m 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 Metro Turizm, depart from Göreme station.

Bus or fly from Cappadocia to Athens?

The best way to get from Cappadocia to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs €180 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 27h 53m.

Where does the Cappadocia to Athens bus arrive?

Cappadocia to Athens bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogar station.

Can I drive from Cappadocia to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Cappadocia to Athens is 1785 km. It takes approximately 18h 19m to drive from Cappadocia to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 13076+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cappadocia to Athens by plane, bus, train, taxi, ferry, car ferry, 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)plane NAV - ATH
5h 55m
€180–396
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Göreme to Istanbul Otogarbus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
27h 53m
€99–167
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Göreme bus station to Konya bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Selçuklu to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
3. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
25h 47m
€107–168
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Cappadocia to Himmetdedetaxi
2. Take the train from Himmetdede to Ankaratrain
3. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Pendiktrain Yht
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
29h 40m
€145–217
Bus, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Göreme to Akşehirbus
2. Take the bus from Akşehir to Bodrumbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Piraeuscarferry
37h 3m
€214–472
Bus to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Göreme bus station to Kayseri bus stationbus
2. Fly from Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane ASR - ATH
8h 18m
€187–327
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Göreme bus station to Bodrum bus stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf / ...
30h 40m
€99–212
Drive 1,784.8 km
1. Drive from Cappadocia to Athenscar 1,784.8 km
18h 19m
€323–467

Cappadocia to Athens by bus, foot, and ferry

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30h 40mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cappadocia to Athens.

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Distance: 996.7 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines fly from Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Göreme to Athens via Istanbul Otogar, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, İskenderpaşa, and Istanbul in around 27h 53m.

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