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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Patras

Composite routes from Istanbul to Patras

Cheapest
11 h 2 min
Car
1049 km.
from $57
Other
16 h 28 min
690 km.
from $157.76
17 h
690 km.
from $87.85
12 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
690 km.
from $326.52
10 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
690 km.
from $212.39
12 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
690 km.
from $259.35
12 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
690 km.
from $384.57
11 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
690 km.
from $191.76

Transport providers

Airlines

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Istanbul to Kalamata
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$445.85–$1,019.09

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Kalamata
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$624.19
Plane from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$611.45
Plane from Istanbul to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$509.54
Plane from Istanbul to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62
Plane from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.41–$127.39

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.60–$242.03

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$611.45
Plane from Istanbul to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$509.54

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Istanbul to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$254.77
Plane from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.39–$121.02

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Kiato
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$5.48–$10.89
Bus from Kiato to Patra
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.55–$12.74

Bus operators

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Istanbul to Lamia
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$121.02

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$50.95
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

KTEL Achaias

Phone:
+30 2610 623 888
Email:
Website:
ktelachaias.gr/
Bus from Lamia to Patras
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$24.20
Bus from Kalamata to Patras
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$38.22
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Patras
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$52.23–$62.42

KTEL Messinias

Phone:
+30 27210 28581
Email:
Website:
ktelmessinias.gr/en/homepage-en/
Bus from Kalamata to Patras
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$35.67

KTEL Ioanninon

Phone:
+30 26510 25014
Email:
Website:
ktelioannina.gr/
Bus from Ioannina to Aigio
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$28.02–$40.76

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Patras?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Patras is to bus via Thessaloníki which costs $76.09 - $97.83 and takes 17h.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Patras?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Patras is to fly and train and bus which takes 10h 57m and costs $92.39 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Patras?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Patras. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler Otogari and arriving at Patras via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Patras?

The distance between Istanbul and Patras is 1068 km. The road distance is 1054.8 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Patras without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Patras without a car is to bus which takes 16h 28m and costs $92.39 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Patras?

It takes approximately 16h 28m to get from Istanbul to Patras, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Patras bus from?

Istanbul to Patras bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.

Where does the Istanbul to Patras bus arrive?

Istanbul to Patras bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Patras?

Patras is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:32 in Istanbul and 09:32 in Patras.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Patras?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Patras is 1055 km. It takes approximately 11h 4m to drive from Istanbul to Patras.

Where can I stay near Patras?

There are 642+ hotels available in Patras. Prices start at $51.58 per night.
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