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How to get fromMount Athos to Istanbulby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mount Athos to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SKG - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    4h 48m
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus Arda-Tur
    8h 20m
    ₺800–950
  3. Drive 588.5 km

    1. Drive from Thessaloníki to Istanbulcar car 588.5 km
    6h 23m
    ₺5,388–7,782

Mount Athos to Istanbul by bus

Calendar45Weekly Buses
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₺800Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mount Athos, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey?

Arda Tur operates a bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogari twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,900–2,700 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.

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