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How to get fromAthens to Marmara Islandby bus, car ferry, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Marmara Island by bus, car ferry, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athens to Keşanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Keşan to Bandırmabus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Erdek to Marmaracarferry car ferry
    24h 48m
    ₺6,195–10,023

  2. Fly to Istanbul, bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane ATH - IST
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Bursabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Erdek bus stationbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Erdek to Marmaracarferry car ferry
    17h 8m
    ₺5,476–14,254

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athens to Lavriocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Lavrio to Kavalacarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Kavala to Erdekcar car
    4. Take the carferry from Erdek to Marmaracarferry car ferry
    26h 48m
    ₺14,661–33,758

  4. Fly to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis, ferry, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT)plane plane ATH - MJT
    2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Sarımsaklı to Bandırma İDObus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Erdek to Marmaracarferry car ferry
    15h 37m
    ₺6,664–16,342

  5. Ferry, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry ferry Hsw
    2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalikferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ayvalik to Bursabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bursa to Erdekbus bus
    5. Take the carferry from Erdek to Marmaracarferry car ferry
    30h 42m
    ₺6,634–17,008

  6. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane ATH - SAW
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Erdek bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Erdek to Marmaracarferry car ferry
    17h 33m
    ₺9,198–19,836

  7. Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane plane ATH - AXD
    2. Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Keşanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Keşan to Lapsekibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lapseki bus station to Bandırma bus stationbus bus
    5. Take the carferry from Erdek to Marmaracarferry car ferry
    17h 29m
    ₺7,056–16,704

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,781Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,313.5 km
  • Duration: 24h 48m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Marmara Island, Balıkesir, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Marmara Island. However, you can take the bus to Keşan, walk to Keşan, take the bus to Bandırma, take the bus to Erdek, walk to Erdek, take the car ferry to Marmara, then take the taxi to Marmara Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Athens to Marmara Island via Lavrio, Kavala, Erdek, and Marmara in around 26h 48m.

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