How to Travel from
Central Athens to Istanbul
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Central Athens, Greece → Istanbul, Turkey
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Central Athens to Istanbul
Composite routes from Central Athens to Istanbul
Cheapest
16 h 29 min
Car
856 km.
from $47
Fastest
1 h 31 min
Plane
Other
5 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
560 km.
from $206.21
7 h 7 min
Bus, Plane
560 km.
from $92.14
5 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
560 km.
from $174.73
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Continue onto Ζωοδόχου Πηγής
Ζωοδόχου Πηγής, 33 м
33 м
Turn left onto Ακαδημίας
Ακαδημίας, 172 м
172 м
Turn right onto Ιπποκράτους
Ιπποκράτους, 178 м
178 м
Turn right onto Πανεπιστημίου
Πανεπιστημίου, 51 м
51 м
Turn left onto Πεσμαζόγλου
Πεσμαζόγλου, 1 km 833 м
1 km 833 м
Turn left onto Παναγή Τσαλδάρη
Παναγή Τσαλδάρη, 7 km 921 м
7 km 921 м
Continue onto Πειραιώς
Πειραιώς, 2 km 276 м
2 km 276 м
Keep right
219 м
219 м
Keep left
133 м
133 м
Turn slight right
13 м
13 м
Turn right
256 м
256 м
Turn left
15 м
15 м
Turn right
22 м
22 м
Turn slight left
34 м
34 м
Turn right
46 м
46 м
Attention, take ferry (Πειραιάς - Χίος)
Πειραιάς - Χίος, 281 km 319 м
281 km 319 м
Leave ferry and continue
192 м
192 м
Turn right onto Νεωρίων
Νεωρίων, 213 м
213 м
Turn right
28 м
28 м
Attention, take ferry (Χίος - Τσεσμέ / Sakız - Çeşme)
Χίος - Τσεσμέ / Sakız - Çeşme, 15 km 149 м
15 km 149 м
Leave ferry and turn slight left
50 м
50 м
Turn left
111 м
111 м
Turn right
16 м
16 м
Turn left
470 м
470 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
1 km 765 м
1 km 765 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto İzmir-Çeşme Otoyolu
İzmir-Çeşme Otoyolu, 84 km 495 м
84 km 495 м
Turn right onto Fevzi Paşa Bulvarı
Fevzi Paşa Bulvarı, 1 km 142 м
1 km 142 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mürsel Paşa Bulvarı
Mürsel Paşa Bulvarı, 1 km 529 м
1 km 529 м
Keep left and drive toward Otogar, Bornova, Bayraklı, Karşıyaka, İstanbul, Ankara, Medicana Hastanesi
Otogar, Bornova, Bayraklı, Karşıyaka, İstanbul, Ankara, Medicana Hastanesi, 3 km 684 м
3 km 684 м
Keep left onto D300 and drive toward Bornova, Çevreyolu, İstanbul, Ankara
Bornova, Çevreyolu, İstanbul, Ankara, 5 km 109 м
5 km 109 м
Keep left onto Manisa - İzmir Yolu
Manisa - İzmir Yolu, 22 km 203 м
22 km 203 м
Keep right onto Mimar Sinan Bulvarı
Mimar Sinan Bulvarı, 4 km 541 м
4 km 541 м
Keep right onto Mimar Sinan Bulvarı
Mimar Sinan Bulvarı, 22 km 789 м
22 km 789 м
Keep right onto Manisa-Balıkesir yolu
Manisa-Balıkesir yolu, 3 km 148 м
3 km 148 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Manisa-Balıkesir yolu
Manisa-Balıkesir yolu, 4 km 527 м
4 km 527 м
Keep right onto Saruhanlı Kavşağı
Saruhanlı Kavşağı, 1 km 993 м
1 km 993 м
Keep left
259 km 152 м
259 km 152 м
Keep left onto İstanbul - Bursa Otoyolu
İstanbul - Bursa Otoyolu, 78 km 141 м
78 km 141 м
Keep left onto Muallimköy Kavşağı and take O-4 toward İstanbul, Gebze, Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı, Kocaeli, Ankara
Muallimköy Kavşağı, İstanbul, Gebze, Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı, Kocaeli, Ankara, O-4, 397 м
397 м
Continue onto Muallimköy Kavşağı and take O4 toward İstanbul, Gebze
Muallimköy Kavşağı, İstanbul, Gebze, O4, 44 km 560 м
44 km 560 м
Keep right onto Anadolu Otoyolu Kavşağı and drive toward Ataşehir, Yenisahra
Anadolu Otoyolu Kavşağı, Ataşehir, Yenisahra, 340 м
340 м
Keep right
383 м
383 м
Keep left
151 м
151 м
Keep right onto Kızıl Begonya Sokağı
Kızıl Begonya Sokağı, 348 м
348 м
Turn right onto Kızıl Begonya Sokağı
Kızıl Begonya Sokağı, 20 м
20 м
Turn right onto Kızıl Begonya Sokağı
Kızıl Begonya Sokağı, 103 м
103 м
Keep right onto Kızıl Begonya Sokağı
Kızıl Begonya Sokağı, 426 м
426 м
Turn right onto Atatürk Caddesi
Atatürk Caddesi, 97 м
97 м
Keep left onto Atatürk Caddesi
Atatürk Caddesi, 111 м
111 м
Turn left onto Atatürk Caddesi
Atatürk Caddesi, 7 м
7 м
Continue onto Selanik Caddesi
Selanik Caddesi, 296 м
296 м
Turn left onto İstanbul Caddesi
İstanbul Caddesi, 1 km 199 м
1 km 199 м
Continue onto Karaman Çiftliği Yolu
Karaman Çiftliği Yolu, 4 km 189 м
4 km 189 м
Keep right
6 km 310 м
6 km 310 м
Keep right
1 km 561 м
1 km 561 м
Keep right and drive toward Aksaray, Fatih, Taksim, Marmaray
Aksaray, Fatih, Taksim, Marmaray, 1 km 673 м
1 km 673 м
Keep right and drive toward Bayrampaşa, Otogar, Çevreyolu, Topkapı
Bayrampaşa, Otogar, Çevreyolu, Topkapı, 363 м
363 м
Keep right onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı, 334 м
334 м
Keep right
94 м
94 м
Continue onto Sofular Caddesi
Sofular Caddesi, 150 м
150 м
Turn sharp right onto Molla Hüsrev Caddesi
Molla Hüsrev Caddesi, 94 м
94 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Central Athens to Istanbul?
The cheapest way to get from Central Athens to Istanbul is to fly and night bus which costs $65.22 - $152.17 and takes 7h 7m.
What is the fastest way to get from Central Athens to Istanbul?
The fastest way to get from Central Athens to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 5h 11m and costs $81.52 - $336.96 .
Is there a direct bus between Central Athens and Istanbul?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athens and arriving at Istanbul. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 14h.
How far is it from Central Athens to Istanbul?
The distance between Central Athens and Istanbul is 627 km. The road distance is 1086.3 km.
How do I travel from Central Athens to Istanbul without a car?
The best way to get from Central Athens to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 14h and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .
How long does it take to get from Central Athens to Istanbul?
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Central Athens to Istanbul, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Central Athens to Istanbul bus from?
Central Athens to Istanbul bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.
Where does the Central Athens to Istanbul bus arrive?
Central Athens to Istanbul bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Istanbul station.
Can I drive from Central Athens to Istanbul?
Yes, the driving distance between Central Athens to Istanbul is 1086 km. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from Central Athens to Istanbul.
Where can I stay near Istanbul?
There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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