There are 5 ways to get from Constantinople to Athens by bus, plane, ferry, car, or train
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, fly
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Ataköy 3. Kisim to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)IST - ATH
6h 11m€51–185Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Athens
17h 11m€81–121Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalik
- Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilene
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of PiraeusHsw
25h 34m€83–128Drive 1,059.4 km
- Drive from Constantinople to Athens1,059.4 km
11h 43m€192–277Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)SAW - ATH
5h 30m
Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Constantinople to Athens is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 17h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Constantinople to Athens is to bus and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €50 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Constantinople to Athens. However, there are services departing from Eminönü and arriving at Athens via Istanbul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.
The distance between Constantinople and Athens is 639 km. The road distance is 1059.4 km.
The best way to get from Constantinople to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 17h 11m and costs €80 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Constantinople to Athens, including transfers.
Constantinople to Athens bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Istanbul station.
Constantinople to Athens bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Athens station.
Yes, the driving distance between Constantinople to Athens is 1059 km. It takes approximately 11h 43m to drive from Constantinople to Athens.
There are 12325+ hotels available in Athens.
What companies run services between Constantinople, Turkey and Athens, Greece?
Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Istanbul to Athens once a week. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 16h.
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- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport via Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–150
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–160
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- info@hava.ist
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Ataköy 3. Kisim to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- crazy.holidays.tours@gmail.com
- Website
- crazyholidays.gr
Bus from Istanbul to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- https://www.crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalik
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- €13–16
- Phone
- +90 2327121808
- cesme@turyol.com
- Website
- turyolonline.com
Ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–35
- Website
- https://www.turyolonline.com/en
Ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.hellenicseaways.gr/en-gb
- Airplane Type Seats
- €50–75
Ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
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