There are 7 ways to get from Patras to Ankara by bus, train, plane, 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.
Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
- Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane ATH - ESB
10h 47m₺7,439–18,800Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Patras to Lamiabus
- Take the bus from Lamia to Istanbulbus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
21h 20m₺6,204–8,772Bus, train, ferry
- Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus C3e / ...
- Take the train from Kiato to Piraeustrain Re
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry Hsw
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry
- Take the bus from Ayvalık to Ankarabus
29h 29m₺6,281–15,432Drive 1,478.1 km
- Drive from Patras to Ankaracar 1,478.1 km
15h 23m₺15,228–21,996Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly
- Take the bus from Patras to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SKG - ESB
13h 49m₺10,206–18,606Bus to Preveza Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus
- Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane PVK - ESB
12h 29m₺8,434–27,856Bus
- Take the bus from Patras to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
22h 36m₺8,467–9,967
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Patras to Ankara is to bus and train which costs 6.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 21h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Patras to Ankara is to bus and train and fly which takes 10h 47m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Patras to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Patras and arriving at Ankara via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 36m.
The distance between Patras and Ankara is 1089 km. The road distance is 1478.1 km.
The best way to get from Patras to Ankara without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 20m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 10h 47m to get from Patras to Ankara, including transfers.
Patras to Ankara bus services, operated by KTEL of Achaia S.A., depart from Patras station.
Patras to Ankara bus services, operated by KTEL of Achaia S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Patras to Ankara is 1478 km. It takes approximately 15h 23m to drive from Patras to Ankara.
There are 239+ hotels available in Ankara.
What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Ankara, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Patras to Ankara via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station, Istanbul Esenler Otogari, and Istanbul Otogari in around 22h 36m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,800–17,000
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,100–18,000
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Kiato to Ano Liosia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺410–600
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Kiato to Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺480–700
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Bus from Patra to Kiato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺270–380
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Bus from Patra to Kiato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺270–380
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +30 210 89 19 800
- hellenicseaways@hellenicseaways.gr
- Website
- Hellenic Seaways
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–4,000
- Website
- Hellenic Seaways
- Airplane Type Seats
- ₺2,900–4,000
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