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

The cheapest way to get from Van to Athens is to bus and train which costs €95 - €140 and takes 42h 58m.

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 - €250.

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 €170 - €230.

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 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 5h 56m and costs €60 - €250. 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.

What is the time difference between Van and Athens?

Athens is 1h behind Van. It is currently 11:39 PM in Van and 10:39 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 12346+ 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, car, or train

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
€62–243
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
€179–222
Drive 2,572.6 km
1. Drive from Van to Athenscar 2,572.6 km
31h 32m
€458–661
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
42h 58m
€97–137
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
€110–174
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 Bsf
46h 45m
Bus, ferry via Fethiye
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
€128–313

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

27Weekly Planes

5h 45mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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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 bus station to Athens via İstanbul Esenler bus station, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, İskenderpaşa, and Istanbul in around 46h 15m.

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