There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Tarsus by plane, helicopter, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry
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Fly
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cukurova (COV)plane ATH - COV
6h 37m₺3,852–15,352Helicopter, ferry, bus
- Take the helicopter from Athens Heliport to Mykonos Heliporthelicopter
- Take the helicopter from Mykonos Heliport to Patmos Heliporthelicopter
- Take the ferry from Port of Patmos to Kusadasiferry
- Take the bus from Kuşadası to Tarsusbus
21h 37m₺33,852–61,202Drive 1,945.3 km
- Drive from Athens to Tarsuscar 1,945.3 km
19h 55m₺19,849–28,671Ferry, car ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Ag. Kirykosferry Bsf
- Take the carferry from Agios Kirikos to Pythagorio Portcarferry
- Take the ferry from Pythagorio Port to Kusadasiferry
- Take the bus from Kuşadası to Tarsusbus
24h 55m₺8,223–13,779Bus
- Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from Alibeyköy to Tarsusbus
28h 15m₺6,403–9,291Ferry, bus
- 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 Torba Otogar to Tarsusbus
31h 28m₺6,169–12,391Car 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 Mersinbus
- Take the bus from Mersin bus station to Tarsus bus stationbus
38h 27m₺11,437–27,417
Athens to Tarsus by ferry, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Tarsus is to bus which costs 6.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 28h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Tarsus is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Tarsus. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Tarsus via Fatih and Alibeyköy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 15m.
The distance between Athens and Tarsus is 1046 km. The road distance is 1945.3 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Tarsus without a car is to helicopter and ferry and bus which takes 21h 37m and costs 33.000 ₺ - 65.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Athens to Tarsus, including transfers.
Athens to Tarsus bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Tarsus is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 28h 15m.
Athens to Tarsus bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Istanbul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Tarsus is 1945 km. It takes approximately 19h 55m to drive from Athens to Tarsus.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Tarsus, Turkey?
Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Aegean Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cukurova (COV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Tarsus via Istanbul, Fatih, Alibeyköy, and Alibeyköy in around 28h 15m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Cukurova via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–19,000
- Phone
- 0(850) 244 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from Kuşadası to Tarsus
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from Kuşadası to Tarsus
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from Bodrum Torba Otogar to Tarsus
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from Mersin bus station to Tarsus bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
- Phone
- +90 533 739 00 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bodrum Express Lines
Ferry from Port of Patmos to Kusadasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–10,000
- Website
- Bodrum Express Lines
Ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrum
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–2,200
- Website
- Bodrum Express Lines
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