There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Ankara by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane ATH - ESB
7h 19m₺6,626–18,626Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
20h 22m₺5,137–7,419Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry Hsw
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry
- Take the bus from Ayvalık to Ankarabus
24h 45m₺5,509–13,483Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry Hsw
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry
- Take the train from Izmir to Ankara Gartrain Ic
30h 54m₺7,199–14,933Bus
- Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
22h 51m₺5,554–8,101Drive 1,490.1 km
- Drive from Athens to Ankaracar 1,490.1 km
16h 9m₺15,356–22,180
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Ankara is to bus and train which costs 5.000 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 20h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Ankara is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Ankara via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 51m.
The distance between Athens and Ankara is 879 km. The road distance is 1490.1 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Ankara without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 22m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 7.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Athens to Ankara, including transfers.
Athens to Ankara bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Ankara is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 22h 51m.
Athens to Ankara bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Istanbul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Ankara is 1490 km. It takes approximately 16h 9m to drive from Athens to Ankara.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Ankara, Turkey?
Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Aegean Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Ankara via Istanbul, Aksaray, Esenler Otogar, and Istanbul Otogari in around 22h 51m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,000–17,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Izmir to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,500
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
Bus from Athens to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺4,400–6,500
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
Bus from Athens to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺4,400–6,500
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
- Phone
- +30 210 89 19 800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hellenic Seaways
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–4,000
- Website
- Hellenic Seaways
- Airplane Type Seats
- ₺2,800–4,000
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–4,000
- Website
- Hellenic Seaways
- Airplane Type Seats
- ₺2,800–4,000
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