Rome2Rio

How to get fromPireaus to Istanbulby subway, plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

Find Transport to Istanbul

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Pireaus to Istanbul by subway, plane, train, bus, 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.

  1. Subway, fly to Istanbul

    best
    1. Take the subway from Peiraias to Athens Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane ATH - IST
    5h 34m
    ₺3,685–10,585

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus Arda-Tur
    15h 58m
    ₺6,785–7,715

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry ferry Hsw
    2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ayvalik to Istanbul Otogarbus bus
    24h 24m
    ₺5,757–13,601

  4. Drive  1,046.4 km

    1. Drive from Pireaus to Istanbulcar car 1,046.4 km
    12h 18m
    ₺10,906–15,754

  5. Subway, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    1. Take the subway from Peiraias to Athens Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane ATH - SAW
    3. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    5h 46m
    ₺8,588–16,608

  6. Subway, fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, bus

    1. Take the subway from Peiraias to Athens Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane plane ATH - AXD
    3. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus
    7h 25m
    ₺5,901–12,951

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    16h 50m
    ₺4,534–6,634

Pireaus to Istanbul by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration16h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,534Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Pireaus to Istanbul.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 640.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Pireaus, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey?

Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Athens to Istanbul once a week. Tickets cost ₺4,400–6,500 and the journey takes 15h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Türkiye

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There