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

The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Athens is to bus which costs €80 - €120 and takes 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Turkey to Athens is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Turkey and Athens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul and arriving at Athens. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 16h.

How far is it from Turkey to Athens?

The distance between Turkey and Athens is 628 km. The road distance is 1056.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Turkey to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 16h and costs €80 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Turkey to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Athens bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Turkey to Athens?

The best way to get from Turkey to Athens is to bus which takes 16h and costs €80 - €120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €220 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Turkey to Athens bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Turkey and Athens?

Athens is 1h behind Turkey. It is currently 12:28 PM in Turkey and 11:28 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Turkey to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Athens is 1056 km. It takes approximately 11h 42m to drive from Turkey to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12252+ hotels available in Athens.

Turkey to Athens - 8 ways to travel via Metro, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Turkey to Athens by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Metro to Istanbul, fly
best
1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane IST - ATH
5h 18m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
16h
€80–120
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalikbus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry Hsw
24h 44m
€83–133
Drive 1,056.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Athenscar 1,056.4 km
11h 42m
€191–275
Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane ADB - ATH
4h 17m
€80–220
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SAW - ATH
5h 32m
Ferry to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis, fly
1. Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry
2. Fly from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MJT - ATH
6h 28m
€117–175
Shuttle, ferry to Chios Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Izmir Airport to Cesmeshuttle
2. Take the ferry from Port of Cesme to Chiosferry
3. Fly from Chios Airport (JKH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane JKH - ATH
7h 10m
€84–170

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

69Weekly Planes

1h 48mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Turkey to Athens.

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Distance: 627.8 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Turkey and Athens, Greece?

Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Istanbul to Athens once a week. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 16h. Alternatively, Aegean Airlines flies from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a week.

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