There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Erzurum by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry
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 Erzurum Airport (ERZ)plane ATH - ERZ
7h 52m₺5,403–22,403Bus, train
- Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Sivastrain Hst
- Take the bus from Sivas to Erzurumbus
31h 8m₺6,850–10,059Train, bus
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Sivastrain Hst
- Take the train from Sivas to Erzurumtrain Ic
34h 46m₺9,739–11,724Drive 2,268.3 km
- Drive from Athens to Erzurumcar 2,268.3 km
27h 35m₺23,211–33,527Bus
- Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Erzurumbus
36h 2m₺7,115–10,309Ferry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Kosferry Bsf
- Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumferry
- Take the bus from Bodrum bus station to Aşkale bus stationbus
- Take the train from Aşkale to Erzurumtrain
44h 1m₺6,446–13,882Ferry, 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
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Erzurumtrain Ic
2d 5h₺8,587–16,001
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Erzurum Airport (ERZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Erzurum is to bus and train which costs 6.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 31h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Erzurum is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 23.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Erzurum. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Erzurum via Aksaray and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 2m.
The distance between Athens and Erzurum is 1550 km. The road distance is 2268.3 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Erzurum without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 8m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Athens to Erzurum, including transfers.
Athens to Erzurum bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Erzurum is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 23.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 36h 2m.
Athens to Erzurum bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Istanbul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Erzurum is 2268 km. It takes approximately 27h 35m to drive from Athens to Erzurum.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Erzurum, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Erzurum Airport (ERZ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Erzurum via Istanbul, Aksaray, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, and Istanbul Otogari in around 36h 2m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Erzurum Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,000–27,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,800
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,800
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Erzurum
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Aşkale to Erzurum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Izmir to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,500
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara Gar to Erzurum
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,900
- 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 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Kos
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,600–9,000
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,900–9,500
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
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