What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Constantinople?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Constantinople is to bus which costs 4.400 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 15h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Constantinople?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Constantinople is to fly and Metro which takes 3h 8m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 23.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Constantinople?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Constantinople. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Eminönü via Fatih İtfaiye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.

How far is it from Athens to Constantinople?

The distance between Athens and Constantinople is 630 km. The road distance is 1060.1 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Constantinople without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Constantinople without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 8m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 7.500 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Constantinople?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Athens to Constantinople, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Constantinople bus from?

Athens to Constantinople bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.

Where does the Athens to Constantinople bus arrive?

Athens to Constantinople bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Istanbul station.

Can I drive from Athens to Constantinople?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Constantinople is 1060 km. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Athens to Constantinople.

Where can I stay near Constantinople?

There are 4396+ hotels available in Constantinople.

Athens to Constantinople - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, Metro, and bus

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

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Fly to Istanbul, Metro
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ATH - IST
2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapitrain
3h 12m
₺5,174–11,332
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
15h 16m
₺4,432–6,418
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus Arda-Tur
15h 8m
₺4,692–7,082
Ferry, car ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry Hsw
2. Take the car ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikcarferry
3. Take the bus from Ayvalik to Istanbul Otogarbus
24h 22m
₺5,780–7,332
Drive 1,060.1 km
1. Drive from Athens to Constantinoplecar 1,060.1 km
11h 56m
₺10,595–15,304
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ATH - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
3h 8m
₺8,937–22,295

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul (IST) flights

72Weekly Planes

1h 53mAverage Duration

₺2,999Cheapest Price

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Distance: 630.3 km
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Constantinople, Turkey?

Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Athens to Istanbul once a week. Tickets cost ₺4,300–6,500 and the journey takes 15h.

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

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

Fly to Istanbul, Metro

Bus

Train, bus

Ferry, car ferry, bus

Drive 1,060.1 km

Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro