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How to get fromIstanbul to Athens Kifissos Bus Terminalby bus, plane, train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Athens Kifissos Bus Terminal by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Istanbul, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeIST - ATH
    5h 59m
    €52–183

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbusArda - Tur
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthenstrainIc
    16h 7m
    €67–95

  3. Drive 1,056.5 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Athens Kifissos Bus Terminalcar1,056.5 km
    11h 37m
    €191–276

  4. Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeSAW - ATH
    5h 58m

  5. Bus to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeAXD - ATH
    9h 6m
    €78–209

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
    16h 21m
    €82–118

  7. Bus via Komotini

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Komotinibus
    2. Take the bus from Komotini to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
    17h
    €88–103

Istanbul to Athens Kifissos Bus Terminal by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17hAverage Duration
Ticket€88Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Athens Kifissos Bus Terminal, 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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