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Istanbul Otogar, Turkey → Athens, Greece

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul Otogar to Athens

Composite routes from Istanbul Otogar to Athens

Cheapest
11 h 33 min
Car
1051 km.
from $57
Fastest
1 h 43 min
Plane
Other
5 h 34 min
Train, Plane
557 km.
from $206.63
15 h 44 min
Bus, Train
557 km.
from $63.87
5 h 53 min
Train, Plane
557 km.
from $175.14

Transport providers

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$636.93
Plane from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.41–$140.12

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.23–$242.03

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$636.93

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$267.51
Plane from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$121.02

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$34.39

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.66–$2.42

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Email:
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Otogar to Yenikapi
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48
Train from Yenikapi to Gayrettepe
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48

Bus operators

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$95.54–$140.12

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$53.50
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalik
Ave. Duration:
8h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.66

Other operators

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Mytilene to Port
Ave. Duration:
12h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.05–$140.12

Hellenic Seaways

Phone:
+30 210 89 19 800
Email:
Website:
hellenicseaways.gr/
Other from Mytilene to Port
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$56.05–$152.86

Jalem Tur

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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul Otogar to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Otogar to Athens is to bus and train which costs $41.30 - $76.09 and takes 15h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul Otogar to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul Otogar to Athens is to Metro and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $86.96 - $336.96 .

How far is it from Istanbul Otogar to Athens?

The distance between Istanbul Otogar and Athens is 637 km. The road distance is 1082 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul Otogar to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul Otogar to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 44m and costs $41.30 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul Otogar to Athens?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Istanbul Otogar to Athens, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul Otogar and Athens?

Athens is 1h behind Istanbul Otogar. It is currently 12:28 in Istanbul Otogar and 11:28 in Athens.

Can I drive from Istanbul Otogar to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Otogar to Athens is 1082 km. It takes approximately 11h 29m to drive from Istanbul Otogar to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 11776+ hotels available in Athens. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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