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

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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Cyclades by bus, plane, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Paros National Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Paros National Airport (PAS)plane plane IST - PAS
    6h 20m
    €88–216

  2. Bus, ferry

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

  3. Bus, ferry via Ayvalık

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalikbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Mykonosferry ferry Bsf
    22h 51m
    €96–111

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Rafinacar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Rafina to Paroscarferry car ferry
    15h 26m
    €231–346

  5. Bus, fly to Milos Island National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milos Island National Airport (MLO)plane plane IST - MLO
    7h 10m
    €123–266

  6. Bus, fly to Naxos Is

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Naxos Is (JNX)plane plane IST - JNX
    6h 30m
    €103–306

  7. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Syroscarferry car ferry
    20h 29m
    €141–178

  8. Bus, ferry via Burhaniye

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Burhaniyebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Mykonosferry ferry Bsf
    23h 50m
    €100–122

Istanbul to Cyclades by bus and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration23h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€100Cheapest 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 Paros National Airport (PAS). 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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