How to Travel from

Istanbul to Central Athens

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Turkey Greece Istanbul Central Athens

How to Get from Istanbul to Central Athens

Plane

1 h 45 min

Select a Ticket

Car

11 h 22 min

from $59

Rideshare

11 h 22 min

from $14.17

Cheapest

By car (1 087 km)

11 h 22 min

1087 km.

from $59

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

11 h 22 min

1087 km.

from $14.18

Train, Plane (Metro to Istanbul)

5 h 13 min

560 km.

from $206.21

Bus, Train

15 h 51 min

560 km.

from $65.15

Train, Plane (Train to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport)

5 h 28 min

560 km.

from $174.78

Bus via Komotini

18 h 29 min

560 km.

from $96.37

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:

[email protected]

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:

[email protected]

Website:

metro.istanbul/

Train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepe

Ave. Duration:

16 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$0.48

Bus operators

Alpar Turizm

Phone:

+90 212 658 18 51

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

alparturizm.com.tr/en/

Bus from Istanbul to Komotini

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$15.29–$22.93

Crazy Holidays

Phone:

+30 2310241545

Email:

[email protected]

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:

[email protected]

Website:

metroturizm.com.tr/en

Bus from Istanbul to Komotini

Ave. Duration:

7h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$12.74–$19.11

KTEL Rodopis

Phone:

+30 25310 22912

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ktelrodopis.gr/

Bus from Komotini to Athens,

Ave. Duration:

10h

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$93.22

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Central Athens is to bus and train which costs $42.39 - $76.09 and takes 15h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Central Athens is to Metro and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $81.52 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Central Athens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul and arriving at Athens. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 16h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Central Athens?

The distance between Istanbul and Central Athens is 627 km. The road distance is 1088.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Central Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 51m and costs $42.39 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Istanbul to Central Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Central Athens bus from?

Istanbul to Central Athens bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Istanbul station.

Where does the Istanbul to Central Athens bus arrive?

Istanbul to Central Athens bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Athens station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Central Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Central Athens is 1088 km. It takes approximately 11h 33m to drive from Istanbul to Central Athens.

Where can I stay near Central Athens?

There are 11841+ hotels available in Central Athens. Prices start at $47.72 per night.

Parthenon

The Parthenon (/ˈpɑːrθəˌnɒn, -nən/; Ancient Greek: Παρθενών, romanized: Parthenōn ; Greek: Παρθενώνας, romanized: Parthenónas ) is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is considered an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy, and Western civilization.

Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis Museum (Greek: Μουσείο Ακρόπολης, Mouseio Akropolis) is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. The Acropolis Museum also lies over the ruins of part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens.

Plaka

Pláka (Greek: Πλάκα) is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighborhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites.

Central Athens

Athens is a major coastal urban area in the Mediterranean, and it is both the capital and the largest city of Greece. With its urban area's population numbering over three million, it is also the eighth largest urban area in the European Union. Athens dominates and is the capital of the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years, and its earliest human presence beginning somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennia BC. The city was named after Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom.

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Seven ways to Travel from Istanbul to Central Athens

Transport providers

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sky Express

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Istanbul Ulasim

Bus operators

Alpar Turizm

Crazy Holidays

Arda Tur

Metro Turizm

KTEL Rodopis

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Central Athens?

How far is it from Istanbul to Central Athens?

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

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Central Athens bus from?

Where does the Istanbul to Central Athens bus arrive?

Can I drive from Istanbul to Central Athens?

Where can I stay near Central Athens?