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

The cheapest way to get from Taksim to Athens is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 16h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taksim to Athens is to Metro and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €90 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Taksim and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Taksim to Athens. However, there are services departing from Taksim Tünel and arriving at Athens via Istanbul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.

How far is it from Taksim to Athens?

The distance between Taksim and Athens is 619 km. The road distance is 1061 km.

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

The best way to get from Taksim to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 16h 16m and costs €80 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Taksim to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taksim to Athens bus from?

Taksim to Athens bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Istanbul station.

Where does the Taksim to Athens bus arrive?

Taksim to Athens bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Athens station.

Can I drive from Taksim to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Taksim to Athens is 1061 km. It takes approximately 11h 46m to drive from Taksim to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 13555+ hotels available in Athens.

Taksim to Athens - 6 ways to travel via train, Metro, plane, bus, and car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Taksim to Athens by train, plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

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Metro to Istanbul, fly
best
1. Take the train from Taksim to Gayrettepetrain
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane IST - ATH
4h 49m
€91–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
16h 16m
€81–121
Bus, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalikbus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilenecarferry
3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry Hsw
25h 24m
€102–141
Drive 1,061 km
1. Drive from Taksim to Athenscar 1,061 km
11h 46m
€195–282
Ferry, Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Kabataş to Kadıköyferry
2. Take the train from Kadikoy to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
3. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SAW - ATH
5h 25m
€170–636
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Larissabus
2. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
16h 45m
€92–131

Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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2h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 619.1 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Istanbul to Athens once a week. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 15h.

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How to get fromTaksim to Athensby train, plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

There are 6 ways to get from Taksim to Athens by train, plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

Metro to Istanbul, fly

Bus

Bus, car ferry, ferry

Drive 1,061 km

Ferry, Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly

Bus, train