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 €80 - €140 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 €120 - €290.

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 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 and car ferry which takes 26h 10m and costs €160 - €260.

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 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 6h 1m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 29h 25m.

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 1789 km. It takes approximately 18h 14m to drive from Cappadocia to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12216+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cappadocia to Athens by plane, bus, ferry, car 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)plane NAV - ATH
6h 1m
€122–282
Taxi, train, bus
cheapest
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 36m
€84–131
Bus, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Göreme bus station to Kuşadası bus stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Kusadasi to Pythagorio Portferry
3. Take the car ferry from Pythagorio Port to Agios Kirikoscarferry
4. Take the ferry from Ag. Kirykos to Mykonosferry Bsf
5. Take the car ferry from Mykonos to Port of Piraeuscarferry
26h 10m
€167–256
Bus, ferry via Mytilene
1. Take the bus from Nevşehir to Izmir Otogarbus
2. Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry
3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry Hsw
29h 57m
€123–173
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 19m
€117–212
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Göreme bus station to Bodrum bus stationbus
2. Take the ferry from D-Marin Turgutreis Marina to Port of Lerosferry
3. Take the ferry from Leros to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
28h 10m
€105–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Göreme to Istanbul Otogarbus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
29h 25m
€97–150
Drive 1,788.7 km
1. Drive from Cappadocia to Athenscar 1,788.7 km
18h 14m
€317–458

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 to Athens via Istanbul Otogar, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, İskenderpaşa, and Istanbul in around 29h 25m.

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