There are 6 ways to get from Tarsus to Athens by plane, bus, ferry, car 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 Cukurova (COV) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane COV - ATH
5h 25m€193–295Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tarsus to Alibeyköybus
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
28h 15m€100–145Bus, ferry, car ferry
- Take the bus from Tarsus to Kuşadasıbus
- Take the ferry from Kusadasi to Pythagorio Portferry
- Take the car ferry from Pythagorio Port to Agios Kirikoscarferry
- Take the ferry from Ag. Kirykos to Mykonosferry Bsf
- Take the car ferry from Mykonos to Port of Piraeuscarferry
26h 8m€173–263Drive 1,960.6 km
- Drive from Tarsus to Athenscar 1,960.6 km
19h 34m€355–513Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Tarsus to Bodrumbus
- Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry
- Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
32h 22m€118–163Bus, ferry via Mytilene
- Take the bus from Tarsus to Aliağabus
- Take the bus from Aliağa İlçe Emniyet Müdürlüğü to Dikili Limanbus 837
- Take the ferry from Dikili to Mytileneferry
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry Hsw
37h 25m
Tarsus to Athens by bus, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tarsus to Athens is to bus which costs €100 - €150 and takes 28h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tarsus to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €190 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarsus to Athens. However, there are services departing from Tarsus and arriving at Athens via Alibeyköy and Istanbul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 15m.
The distance between Tarsus and Athens is 1047 km. The road distance is 1960.6 km.
The best way to get from Tarsus to Athens without a car is to bus and ferry and car ferry which takes 26h 8m and costs €170 - €270.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Tarsus to Athens, including transfers.
Tarsus to Athens bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Tarsus station.
The best way to get from Tarsus to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €190 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 28h 15m.
Tarsus to Athens bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Alibeyköy station.
Athens is 1h behind Tarsus. It is currently 9:55 PM in Tarsus and 8:55 PM in Athens.
What companies run services between Tarsus, Turkey and Athens, Greece?
Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Aegean Airlines fly from Cukurova (COV) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarsus to Athens via Alibeyköy, Alibeyköy, Fatih İtfaiye, and Istanbul in around 28h 15m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Cukurova to Athens International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–470
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Cukurova to Athens International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–290
- Phone
- 0(850) 244 33 33
- info@mersinnurturizm.com
- Website
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from Tarsus to Kuşadası
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Tarsus to Kuşadası
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Tarsus to Alibeyköy
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–24
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- €19–23
- 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
- 0850 755 04 27
- hasturizm@hasturizm.com.tr
- Website
- hasturizm.com.tr
Bus from Tarsus to Bodrum
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.hasturizm.com.tr/eng/
- Phone
- 08503330700
- Website
- guneyakdeniz.com
Bus from Tarsus to Aliağa
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28
- Schedules at
- guneyakdeniz.com
- Phone
- +90 232 293 50 00
- him@eshot.gov.tr
- Website
- eshot.gov.tr
Bus from Aliağa İlçe Emniyet Müdürlüğü to Dikili Liman
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.eshot.gov.tr/en/Home
- Phone
- +90 (256) 612 88 88
- contact@meandertravel.com
- Website
- meandertravel.com
Ferry from Kusadasi to Pythagorio Port
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €39
- Website
- https://www.meandertravel.com/
- Phone
- +30 22410 70590
- info@12ne.gr
- Website
- 12ne.gr
Car ferry from Pythagorio Port to Agios Kirikos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21
- Website
- https://www.12ne.gr/en
Ferry from Ag. Kirykos to Mykonos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €24–80
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
- Economy
- €24–35
- 2 Bed Inside Cabin
- €55–70
- 4 Bed Outside Cabin
- €45–55
- 2 Bed Lux Cabin
- €65–80
Ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60–80
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
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/
- Phone
- +30 210 710 7 710
- reservations.dpt@seajets.gr
- Website
- seajets.com
Car ferry from Mykonos to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–90
- Website
- https://www.seajets.com/
- Phone
- +90 533 739 00 00
- info@bodrumexpresslines.com
- Website
- bodrumexpresslines.com
Ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kos
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- https://www.bodrumexpresslines.com/en
Ferry from Dikili to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.bodrumexpresslines.com/en
- Phone
- 0 850 222 44 36
- info@ido.com.tr
- Website
- ido.com.tr
Ferry from Dikili to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35
- Website
- https://www.ido.com.tr/en/
Ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.hellenicseaways.gr/en-gb
- Airplane Type Seats
- €50–75
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