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How to get fromAthens to Ankaraby plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Ankara by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane ATH - ESB
    5h 7m
    ₺8,025–16,369

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst / ...
    20h 22m
    ₺5,210–7,553

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry ferry Hsw
    2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ayvalık to Ankarabus bus
    24h 45m
    ₺5,537–12,533

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry ferry Hsw
    2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Izmir to Ankara Gartrain train Ic
    30h 44m
    ₺7,302–12,698

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus bus
    23h 29m
    ₺5,625–8,253

  6. Drive 1,490.1 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Ankaracar car 1,490.1 km
    16h 10m
    ₺15,034–21,716

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,068Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 879.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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, İskenderpaşa, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, and Istanbul Otogari in around 23h 29m.

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