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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Van to Greece is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs €90 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Van and Greece?

No, there is no direct bus from Van station to Greece. 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 Greece?

The distance between Van and Greece is 1731 km. The road distance is 2572.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Van to Greece without a car is to bus and train via Yıldızeli which takes 38h 51m and costs €120 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Van to Greece, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Van to Greece bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Van to Greece?

The best way to get from Van to Greece is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs €90 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €180 and takes 46h 15m.

Where does the Van to Greece bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Van and Greece?

Greece is 1h behind Van. It is currently 7:11 AM in Van and 6:11 AM in Greece.

Can I drive from Van to Greece?

Yes, the driving distance between Van to Greece is 2573 km. It takes approximately 31h 27m to drive from Van to Greece.

Where can I stay near Greece?

There are 12327+ hotels available in Greece.

Van to Greece - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Van to Greece by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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

Fly to Athens International Airport
best
1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)VAN - ATH
5h 56m
€92–333
Bus, train via Yıldızeli
1. Take the bus from Van to Yıldızeli
2. Take the train from Yildizeli to PendikYht
3. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athens
38h 51m
€125–185
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Van bus station to Tatvan bus station
2. Take the train from Tatvan to Kayaş
3. Take the bus from Kayaş Çalışkan to Lapseki bus station
4. Take the bus from Lapseki to Keşan
5. Take the bus from Keşan to Thessaloníki
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
2d 8h
Drive 2,572.7 km
1. Drive from Van to Athens2,572.7 km
31h 27m
€458–661
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)VAN - SKG
6h 38m
€115–416
Bus
1. Take the bus from Van bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationFlixBus KK0122B
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athens
46h 15m
€111–176
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Van bus station to Yatağan bus station
2. Take the bus from Başak Tarım Market to Bodrum Merkez Garaj
3. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kos
4. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of PiraeusBsf
47h 34m
€138–190
Bus, ferry via Fethiye
1. Take the bus from Van bus station to Fethiye bus station
2. Take the ferry from Port of Fethiye to Port of Rhodes
3. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Port of PiraeusBsf
2d 3h
€141–316

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

26Weekly Planes

5h 45mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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

What companies run services between Van, Turkey and 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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