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 5h 56m and costs €60 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Van and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Van to Athens. However, there are services departing from Van and arriving at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Istanbul Samandira Tesis, Istanbul and Komotini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 1m.

How far is it from Van to Athens?

The distance between Van and Athens is 1731 km. The road distance is 2572.7 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 via Kırıkkale which takes 39h 56m and costs €110 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m 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 Metro Turizm, depart from Van station.

Bus or fly from Van to Athens?

The best way to get from Van to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Komotini, which costs €120 - €150 and takes 45h 1m.

Where does the Van to Athens bus arrive?

Van to Athens bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Samandira Tesis station.

What is the time difference between Van and Athens?

Athens is 1h behind Van. It is currently 6:29 PM in Van and 5:29 PM in Athens.

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 12256+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Van to Athens by plane, bus, ferry, 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
5h 56m
€62–233
Bus, ferry via Kırıkkale
1. Take the bus from Van bus station to Kırıkkale bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kırıkkale to Bodrumbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry
4. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
39h 56m
€117–200
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Van bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Tatvan to Kayaştrain
3. Take the bus from Kayas to Lapsekibus
4. Take the bus from Lapseki to Keşanbus
5. Take the bus from Keşan to Thessaloníkibus
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
2d 7h
Drive 2,572.7 km
1. Drive from Van to Athenscar 2,572.7 km
31h 32m
€463–668
Bus via Komotini
1. Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Istanbul Otogaribus
3. Take the bus from Istanbul to Komotinibus
4. Take the bus from Komotini to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
45h 1m
€122–149
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
€111–176
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Van bus station to Fethiye bus stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Fethiye to Port of Rhodesferry
3. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
2d
€138–314

Van to Athens by bus and ferry

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2dAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,730.9 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and two other 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 to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Istanbul Samandira Tesis, Istanbul, and Komotini in around 45h 1m.

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