There are 5 ways to get from Patras to Ankara by bus, train, plane, 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, 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 1m₺7,980–20,832Bus via Náfpaktos
cheapest- Take the bus from Náfpaktos to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Ankara Söğütgözübus
29h 1m₺5,550–7,966Bus, train
- Take the bus from Patras to Lamiabus
- Take the bus from Lamia to Istanbulbus
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht
20h 51m₺6,289–8,902Drive 1,478.1 km
- Drive from Patras to Ankaracar 1,478.1 km
15h 23m₺15,237–22,008Bus
- 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₺8,670–10,082
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 20h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Patras to Ankara is to bus and train and fly which takes 10h 1m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.
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 20h 51m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 10h 1m 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.
Ankara is 1h ahead of Patras. It is currently 12:06 AM in Patras and 1:06 AM in Ankara.
Yes, the driving distance between Patras to Ankara is 1478 km. It takes approximately 15h 23m to drive from Patras to 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 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,800–18,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–14,000
- 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.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- 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.
- Phone
- +30 2616 001 600
- info@ktelachaias.gr
- Website
- KTEL of Achaia S.A.
Bus from Patras to Lamia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,500
- Website
- KTEL of Achaia S.A.
Bus from Patras to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,500–3,500
- Website
- KTEL of Achaia S.A.
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- crazy.holidays.tours@gmail.com
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
Bus from Lamia to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺4,200–6,000
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺4,970
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Phone
- +30 26410 54444
- info@ktel-aitolnias.gr
- Website
- ktel-aitolnias.gr
Bus from Náfpaktos to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–4,100
- Schedules at
- ktel-aitolnias.gr
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- info@varan.com.tr
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Ankara Söğütgözü
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,300
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
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