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How to get fromIstanbul to Cycladesby bus, plane, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Cyclades by bus, plane, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Santorini

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santorini (JTR)planeIST - JTR
    4h 35m
    €83–274

  2. Bus, ferry #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Bodrumbus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to KatapolaferryBsf
    17h 36m
    €62–162

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Seferihisar bus stationbus
    2. Take the ferry from Seferihisar to Karlovasiferry
    3. Take the ferry from Karlovasi to MykonosferryBsf
    16h 23m
    €66–72

  4. Bus, ferry via Ayvalık

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalikbus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
    3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to MykonosferryBsf
    22h 51m
    €83–163

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Rafinacar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Rafina to Paroscarferry
    15h 6m

  6. Bus, fly to Paros National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Paros National Airport (PAS)planeIST - PAS
    7h 15m
    €98–274

  7. Bus, fly to Naxos Is

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naxos Is (JNX)planeIST - JNX
    6h 45m
    €103–354

  8. Bus, fly to Milos Island National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milos Island National Airport (MLO)planeIST - MLO
    7h 35m
    €113–254

  9. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Syroscarferry
    20h 29m
    €142–178

Istanbul to Cyclades by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration16h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Cyclades, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Cyclades. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, then fly to Santorini (JTR). Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Mykonos via Seferihisar bus station, Seferihisar Semt Garajı, Teos Marina, Seferihisar, and Karlovasi in around 16h 23m.

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