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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Athens to Izmir

Composite routes from Athens to Izmir

Cheapest
14 h 30 min
Car
1302 km.
from $71
Other
6 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
300 km.
from $139.42
13 h 31 min
Ferry, Bus
300 km.
Select a ticket
20 h 37 min
300 km.
from $186.37

Transport providers

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to İzmir
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.90–$318.44
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chios
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$191.07
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samos
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$191.07

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chios
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.40–$203.80
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Samos
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$229.28

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Çeşme bus station to Izmir
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Thessaloniki to İzmir
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$114.64

Kale Seyahat

Phone:
0850 811 5959
Email:
Website:
kaleseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from Çeşme bus station to Izmir
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Çeşme bus station to Izmir
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.01
Bus from Ayvalik to Aliaga
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01

Varan

Phone:
0850 577 99 99
Email:
Website:
varan.com.tr/
Bus from Çeşme bus station to Izmir
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$155.35

Havas

Phone:
444 0 487
Email:
Website:
havas.net/
Bus from Cesme to Izmir
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$1.91–$11.46

Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri

Email:
Website:
ido.com.tr/
Other from Samos to Seferihisar
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.44–$37.28

KTEL Thessalonikis

Phone:
+30 2310 500111
Email:
Website:
ktelthes.gr/
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$52.20

Other operators

Makri Travel

Phone:
+30 694 415 6070
Email:
Website:
makritravel.com/tr/
Other from Chios to Port
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$37.28

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Chios
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$121.01
Other from Port of Piraeus to Vathy
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$56.05–$140.12
Other from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
Ave. Duration:
12h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.05–$140.12

Hellenic Seaways

Phone:
+30 210 89 19 800
Email:
Website:
hellenicseaways.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Chios
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$47.13–$140.12
Other from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
Ave. Duration:
13h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$56.05–$152.85

Turkish Sealines

Phone:
+90 252 316 22 22
Email:
Website:
turkishsealines.com.tr/
Other from Chios to Port
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$55.93

Turyol

Phone:
+90 2327121808
Email:
Website:
turyolonline.com/
Other from Chios to Port
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$69.97
Other from Samos to Seferihisar
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$31.08–$260.40

Sunrise Tours

Phone:
+30 22710 41390
Email:
Website:
sunrisetours.gr/
Other from Chios to Port
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Jalem Tur

Phone:
0545 783 50 61
Email:
Website:
jalemtur.com/
Other from Mytilene to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.08

Train operators

Izban

Phone:
+90 232 398 32 32
Email:
Website:
izban.com.tr/Sayfalar/Anasayfa.aspx
Train from Halkapınar to Demirköprü
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16
Train from Aliağa to Demirköprü
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to İzmir is to bus which costs $108.70 - $152.17 and takes 20h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to İzmir is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $103.26 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and İzmir?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to İzmir. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at İzmir via Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 37m.

Is there a direct flight between Athens and İzmir?

Yes, there are direct flights between Athens and İzmir; these take 55 min and cost $97.83 - $260.87 .

How far is it from Athens to İzmir?

The distance between Athens and İzmir is 332 km. The road distance is 1564.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to İzmir without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 13h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Athens to İzmir, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to İzmir bus from?

Athens to İzmir bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Bus or fly from Athens to İzmir?

The best way to get from Athens to İzmir is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $103.26 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $152.17 and takes 20h 37m.

Where does the Athens to İzmir bus arrive?

Athens to İzmir bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Athens and İzmir?

İzmir is 1h ahead of Athens. It is currently 15:42 in Athens and 16:42 in İzmir.

Can I drive from Athens to İzmir?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to İzmir is 1564 km. It takes approximately 16h 2m to drive from Athens to İzmir.

Where can I stay near İzmir?

There are 165+ hotels available in İzmir. Prices start at $19.09 per night.
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