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

The cheapest way to get from Demre to Athens is to bus which costs €100 - €150 and takes 34h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Demre to Athens is to bus and fly which takes 9h 41m and costs €140 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Demre and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Demre to Athens. However, there are services departing from Demre and arriving at Athens via Antalya and Keşan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 44m.

How far is it from Demre to Athens?

The distance between Demre and Athens is 821 km. The road distance is 1657.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Demre to Athens without a car is to taxi and ferry and car ferry which takes 17h 41m and costs €230 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Demre to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Demre to Athens bus from?

Demre to Athens bus services, operated by Bati Antalya Tur, depart from Demre station.

Where does the Demre to Athens bus arrive?

Demre to Athens bus services, operated by Bati Antalya Tur, arrive at Antalya station.

What is the time difference between Demre and Athens?

Athens is 1h behind Demre. It is currently 4:54 PM in Demre and 3:54 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Demre to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Demre to Athens is 1658 km. It takes approximately 20h 18m to drive from Demre to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12391+ hotels available in Athens.

Demre to Athens - 7 ways to travel via bus, plane, taxi, ferry, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Demre to Athens by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Antalya Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Demre to Antalya
2. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)AYT - ATH
9h 41m
€142–260
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Demre to Kaş
2. Take the ferry from Kaş to Kastelorizo
3. Take the ferry from Kastellorizo to Port of PiraeusBsf
25h 37m
€86–171
Taxi, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Demre to Port of Fethiye
2. Take the ferry from Port of Fethiye to Port of Rhodes
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Rhodes to Port of Patmos
4. Take the ferry from Patmos to SyrosBsf
5. Take the car ferry from Syros to Port of Piraeus
17h 41m
€231–289
Bus
1. Take the bus from Demre to Antalya
2. Take the bus from Antalya to Keşan
3. Take the bus from Keşan to Athens
34h 44m
€101–148
Drive 1,657.5 km
1. Drive from Demre to Athens1,657.5 km
20h 18m
€299–432
Bus, ferry, ferry to Rhodes International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Demre to Kaş
2. Take the ferry from Kaş to Kastelorizo
3. Take the ferry from Kastellorizo to Rhodes
4. Fly from Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)RHO - ATH
10h 29m
€100–181
Bus, bus to Dalaman Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Demre to Kaş
2. Take the bus from Kaş to Fethiye
3. Take the bus from Fethiye Otogar to Dalaman Havalimanı
4. Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Athens International Airport (ATH)DLM - ATH
13h 1m
€145–261

Antalya Airport (AYT) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

52Weekly Planes

4h 56mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 821 km
Duration: 9h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Demre to Athens via Antalya, Keşan, and Keşan in around 34h 44m.

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