What is the cheapest way to get from Greece to Ankara?

The cheapest way to get from Greece to Ankara is to train and bus which costs 3.700 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 20h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greece to Ankara?

The fastest way to get from Greece to Ankara is to ferry and bus and fly which takes 6h 28m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Greece and Ankara?

No, there is no direct bus from Greece to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Ankara via İskenderpaşa and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 11m.

How far is it from Greece to Ankara?

The distance between Greece and Ankara is 880 km. The road distance is 1498.8 km.

How do I travel from Greece to Ankara without a car?

The best way to get from Greece to Ankara without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 54m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 7.500 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Greece to Ankara?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Greece to Ankara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greece to Ankara bus from?

Greece to Ankara bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Greece to Ankara?

The best way to get from Greece to Ankara is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 4.800 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 22h 11m.

Where does the Greece to Ankara bus arrive?

Greece to Ankara bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Istanbul station.

What is the time difference between Greece and Ankara?

Ankara is 1h ahead of Greece. It is currently 5:11 PM in Greece and 6:11 PM in Ankara.

Can I drive from Greece to Ankara?

Yes, the driving distance between Greece to Ankara is 1499 km. It takes approximately 16h 1m to drive from Greece to Ankara.

Where can I stay near Ankara?

There are 262+ hotels available in Ankara.

Greece to Ankara - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Greece to Ankara by plane, bus, train, 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 Athens International Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane ATH - ESB
7h 21m
₺5,213–11,513
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
3. Take the train from Istanbul Pendik to Ankaratrain Yht
20h 35m
₺3,720–5,338
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
2. Take the train from Istanbul Pendik to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
19h 54m
₺4,806–7,038
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry Hsw
2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry
3. Take the bus from Ayvalık to Ankarabus
26h 10m
₺4,762–7,262
Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SKG - ESB
7h 16m
₺6,153–12,153
Ferry, bus to Dalaman Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Port of Rhodes to Port of Marmarisferry
2. Take the bus from Marmaris Otogar to Dalaman Havalimanıbus
3. Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane DLM - ESB
6h 28m
₺4,528–8,728
Ferry, bus, bus to Milas–Bodrum Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Port of Rhodes to Port of Marmarisferry
2. Take the bus from Marmaris bus station to Muğla bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Muğla Otogar to Milas - Bodrum Havaalanıbus
4. Fly from Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane BJV - ESB
8h 15m
₺4,718–10,658
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
22h 11m
₺4,806–6,963
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry Hsw
2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry
3. Take the train from Izmir(Basmane) to Ankaratrain
31h 47m
₺6,349–8,449
Drive 1,498.8 km
1. Drive from Athens to Ankaracar 1,498.8 km
16h 1m
₺13,621–19,674

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights

48Weekly Planes

5h 3mAverage Duration

₺1,882Cheapest Price

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Distance: 880.1 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Greece and Ankara, Turkey?

Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Ankara via Istanbul, İskenderpaşa, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, and Istanbul Otogari in around 22h 11m.

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