There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Cappadocia by plane, bus, car ferry, 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 to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV)plane ATH - NAV
7h₺9,897–21,797Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Göreme bus stationbus FlixBus KK0645 / ...
27h 32m₺5,407–8,826Car ferry, ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Koscarferry
- Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumferry
- Take the bus from Bodrum to Konyabus
- Take the bus from Konya bus station to Göreme bus stationbus
36h 8m₺10,896–24,566Drive 1,774 km
- Drive from Athens to Cappadociacar 1,774 km
18h 36m₺18,322–26,466Fly to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, bus
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)plane ATH - ASR
- Take the bus from Kayseri bus station to Göreme bus stationbus
8h 26m₺9,797–17,897Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Lerosferry Bsf
- Take the ferry from Port of Leros to Port of Bodrumferry
- Take the bus from Bodrum bus station to Göreme bus stationbus
27h 37m₺7,613–14,415
Athens to Cappadocia by ferry, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Cappadocia is to bus which costs 5.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 27h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Cappadocia is to fly which takes 7h and costs 9.500 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Cappadocia station. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Göreme bus station via İskenderpaşa and İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 32m.
The distance between Athens and Cappadocia is 996 km. The road distance is 1774 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Cappadocia without a car is to bus which takes 27h 32m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Athens to Cappadocia, including transfers.
Athens to Cappadocia bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Cappadocia is to fly which takes 7h and costs 9.500 ₺ - 22.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 27h 32m.
Athens to Cappadocia bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Istanbul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Cappadocia is 1774 km. It takes approximately 18h 36m to drive from Athens to Cappadocia.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Cappadocia, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Göreme bus station via Istanbul, İskenderpaşa, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 27h 32m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,000–20,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–18,000
- 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
- Phone
- +30 210 710 7 710
- [email protected]
- Website
- Seajets
Car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Kos
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺8,000–19,000
- Website
- Seajets
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