There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Ankara Airport (ESB) 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
4h 7m₺7,875–15,216Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry Hsw
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Dikiliferry
- Take the bus from Dikili bus station to Ankara bus stationbus
26h 29m₺4,156–12,513Bus, train
- Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
21h 22m₺5,294–7,616Ferry, 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
31h 44m₺7,366–12,843Bus
- Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
24h 34m₺5,709–8,316Drive 1,500.3 km
- Drive from Athens to Ankara Airport (ESB)car 1,500.3 km
16h 14m₺15,074–21,774
Athens to Ankara Airport (ESB) by ferry and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Ankara Airport (ESB) is to bus and train which costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 21h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Ankara Airport (ESB) is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Ankara Airport (ESB). However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Ankara Airport via İskenderpaşa, Istanbul Otogari and Güvenpark Kızılay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 34m.
The distance between Athens and Ankara Airport (ESB) is 850 km. The road distance is 1500.3 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Ankara Airport (ESB) without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 22m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Athens to Ankara Airport (ESB), including transfers.
Athens to Ankara Airport (ESB) bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Ankara Airport (ESB) is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 24h 34m.
Athens to Ankara Airport (ESB) bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Istanbul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Ankara Airport (ESB) is 1500 km. It takes approximately 16h 14m to drive from Athens to Ankara Airport (ESB).
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Ankara Airport (ESB), 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 Airport via Istanbul, İskenderpaşa, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, Istanbul Otogari, Ankara, and Güvenpark Kızılay in around 24h 34m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–20,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–12,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Izmir to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,500
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- [email protected]
- Website
- crazyholidays.gr
Bus from Athens to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺4,400–6,500
- Website
- https://www.crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Athens to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺4,400–6,500
- Website
- https://www.crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Dikili bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,300
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Dikili bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Phone
- +30 210 89 19 800
- [email protected]
- Website
- hellenicseaways.gr
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–4,000
- Website
- https://www.hellenicseaways.gr/en-gb
- Airplane Type Seats
- ₺2,900–4,000
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–4,000
- Website
- https://www.hellenicseaways.gr/en-gb
- Airplane Type Seats
- ₺2,900–4,000
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- bluestarferries.com
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,600–8,000
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,600–8,000
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
- Phone
- 0 850 222 44 36
- [email protected]
- Website
- ido.com.tr
Ferry from Mytilene to Dikili
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺220–1,942
- Website
- https://www.ido.com.tr/en/
- Economy
- ₺220–310
- Phone
- +90 533 739 00 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- bodrumexpresslines.com
Ferry from Mytilene to Dikili
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900–3,200
- Website
- https://www.bodrumexpresslines.com/en
- Phone
- 0 232 330 89 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- izdeniz.com.tr
Ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanı
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,330
- Schedules at
- izdeniz.com.tr
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