What is the cheapest way to get from Mersin to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Mersin to Athens is to bus which costs €100 - €160 and takes 29h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mersin to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Mersin to Athens is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €200 - €310.

How far is it from Mersin to Athens?

The distance between Mersin and Athens is 1072 km. The road distance is 1990.4 km.

How do I travel from Mersin to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Mersin to Athens without a car is to bus and ferry and car ferry which takes 27h 4m and costs €170 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Mersin to Athens?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Mersin to Athens, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mersin and Athens?

Athens is 1h behind Mersin. It is currently 12:49 PM in Mersin and 11:49 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Mersin to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Mersin to Athens is 1990 km. It takes approximately 19h 46m to drive from Mersin to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12290+ hotels available in Athens.

Mersin to Athens - 6 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, ferry, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Mersin to Athens by taxi, plane, bus, ferry, car 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.

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Mersin to Cukurova (COV)taxi
2. Fly from Cukurova (COV) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane COV - ATH
5h 46m
€205–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mersin bus station to Tarsus bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tarsus to Alibeyköybus
3. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
29h 56m
€105–159
Bus, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Mersin bus station to Kuşadası bus stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Kusadasi to Pythagorio Portferry
3. Take the car ferry from Pythagorio Port to Agios Kirikoscarferry
4. Take the ferry from Ag. Kirykos to Mykonosferry Bsf
5. Take the car ferry from Mykonos to Port of Piraeuscarferry
27h 4m
€178–270
Drive 1,990.4 km
1. Drive from Mersin to Athenscar 1,990.4 km
19h 46m
€359–518
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Mersin to Bodrumbus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
31h 31m
€120–170
Bus, ferry via Agía Marína
1. Take the bus from Mersin to Bodrumbus
2. Take the ferry from D-Marin Turgutreis Marina to Port of Lerosferry
3. Take the ferry from Leros to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
32h 15m
€113–192

Cukurova (COV) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

56Weekly Planes

5h 48mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mersin to Athens.

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Distance: 1,071.7 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Mersin, Turkey and Athens, Greece?

You can take a vehicle from Mersin to Athens via Mersin bus station, Tarsus bus station, Tarsus, Alibeyköy, Alibeyköy, Fatih, and Istanbul in around 29h 56m.

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