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

The cheapest way to get from Van to Athens is to bus which costs €110 - €180 and takes 46h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Van to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €80 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Van and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Van station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Van bus station and arriving at Athens via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi and Istanbul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 15m.

How far is it from Van to Athens?

The distance between Van and Athens is 1731 km. The road distance is 2572.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Van to Athens without a car is to bus and ferry and car ferry which takes 42h 40m and costs €190 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Van to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Van to Athens bus from?

Van to Athens bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Van bus station.

Bus or fly from Van to Athens?

The best way to get from Van to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €80 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €180 and takes 46h 15m.

Where does the Van to Athens bus arrive?

Van to Athens bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Can I drive from Van to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Van to Athens is 2573 km. It takes approximately 31h 32m to drive from Van to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12645+ hotels available in Athens.

Van to Athens - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Van to Athens by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, taxi, train, 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
1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane VAN - ATH
6h 1m
€82–373
Bus, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Van bus station to Aydın bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Aydın to Kuşadasıbus
3. Take the ferry from Kusadasi to Pythagorio Portferry
4. Take the car ferry from Pythagorio Port to Agios Kirikoscarferry
5. Take the ferry from Ag. Kirykos to Mykonosferry Bsf
6. Take the car ferry from Mykonos to Port of Piraeuscarferry
42h 40m
€192–381
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Van to Tatvantaxi
2. Take the train from Tatvan to Sivastrain
3. Take the train from Sivas to Izmittrain Yht
4. Take the bus from İzmit to Keşanbus
5. Take the bus from Keşan to Thessaloníkibus
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
43h 27m
€211–295
Drive 2,572.6 km
1. Drive from Van to Athenscar 2,572.6 km
31h 32m
€469–677
Bus
1. Take the bus from Van bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK0122B
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
46h 15m
€110–176
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Van bus station to Akçay bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Akçay to Ayvalıkbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
4. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry Hsw
47h
€124–277
Bus, ferry via Maltepe
1. Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Ayvalikbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
4. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry Hsw
2d
€120–266

Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

31Weekly Planes

6h 43mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,730.9 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van bus station to Athens via İstanbul Esenler bus station, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, İskenderpaşa, and Istanbul in around 46h 15m.

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