There are 5 ways to get from Taksim to Athens by plane, bus, train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)IST - ATH
2h 57m€73–207Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationArda - Tur
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
17h 4m€65–93Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalik
- Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilene
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of PiraeusHsw
24h 15m€84–128Drive 1,063.2 km
- Drive from Taksim to Athens1,063.2 km
11h 37m€193–278Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Athens
17h 17m€81–121
Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taksim to Athens is to bus and train which costs €65 - €95 and takes 17h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Taksim to Athens is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs €70 - €210.
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 17h 17m.
The distance between Taksim and Athens is 622 km. The road distance is 1063.2 km.
The best way to get from Taksim to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 4m and costs €65 - €95.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Taksim to Athens, including transfers.
Taksim to Athens bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Istanbul station.
The best way to get from Taksim to Athens is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 17h 17m.
Taksim to Athens bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Athens station.
Athens is 1h behind Taksim. It is currently 5:34 PM in Taksim and 4:34 PM in Athens.
What companies run services between Taksim, Turkey and Athens, Greece?
Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Istanbul to Athens once a week. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 16h.
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- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport via Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Istanbul to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- hellenictrain.gr
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalik
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- €13–16
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- crazy.holidays.tours@gmail.com
- Website
- crazyholidays.gr
Bus from Istanbul to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- https://www.crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
- Phone
- +90 2327121808
- cesme@turyol.com
- Website
- turyolonline.com
Ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–35
- Website
- https://www.turyolonline.com/en
Ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.hellenicseaways.gr/en-gb
- Airplane Type Seats
- €50–75
Ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
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