What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Athens is to bus which costs €80 - €120 and takes 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Athens is to Metro and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs €160 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul (State) and Athens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul and arriving at Athens. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Athens?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Athens is 623 km. The road distance is 1056.3 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 15h and costs €80 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Athens?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Istanbul (State) to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Athens bus from?

Istanbul (State) to Athens bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Istanbul station.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Athens bus arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Athens bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Athens station.

Can I drive from Istanbul (State) to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Athens is 1056 km. It takes approximately 11h 41m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 13696+ hotels available in Athens.

Istanbul (State) to Athens - 6 ways to travel via train, Metro, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Athens by train, plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

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Metro to Istanbul, fly
best
1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane IST - ATH
4h 56m
€91–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
15h
€80–120
Bus, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalikbus
2. Take the carferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilenecarferry
3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry Hsw
24h 49m
€101–211
Drive 1,056.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Athenscar 1,056.3 km
11h 41m
€190–274
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Huzurevi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SAW - ATH
4h 38m
€160–296
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Larissabus
2. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
15h 24m
€92–129

Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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2h 2mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 622.8 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Athens, Greece?

Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Istanbul to Athens once a week. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 15h.

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How to get fromIstanbul (State) to Athensby train, plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Athens by train, plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

Metro to Istanbul, fly

Bus

Bus, car ferry, ferry

Drive 1,056.3 km

Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly

Bus, train