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How to get fromAthens to Istanbul Conventionby plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Istanbul Convention by plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Istanbul, Metro

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane ATH - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    5h 16m
    ₺3,781–10,581

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    15h 15m
    ₺4,400–6,500

  3. Ferry, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry ferry Hsw
    2. Take the carferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ayvalik to Istanbul Otogarbus bus
    24h 24m
    ₺5,754–13,536

  4. Drive  1,058.2 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Istanbul Conventioncar car 1,058.2 km
    11h 53m
    ₺10,929–15,786

  5. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane ATH - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    5h 37m
    ₺8,584–16,604

Athens to Istanbul Convention by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration15h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 627.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Istanbul Convention, Turkey?

Crazy Holidays operates a bus from Athens to Istanbul once a week. Tickets cost ₺4,400–6,500 and the journey takes 15h.

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