There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Trabzon by plane, bus, car, ferry, or car 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 Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane ATH - TZX
6h 45m₺8,998–18,498Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Vathy Samouferry Bsf
- Take the ferry from Samos to Kusadasiferry
- Take the bus from Kuşadası to Trabzonbus
36h 25m₺4,849–13,413Bus
- Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Trabzonbus
34h 6m₺5,322–9,726Drive 2,098.9 km
- Drive from Athens to Trabzoncar 2,098.9 km
25h 19m₺21,645–31,265Ferry, bus via Kos
- 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 to Trabzonbus
41h 32m₺7,865–16,254Car 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 bus station to Trabzon bus stationbus
46h 29m₺11,096–23,811
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Trabzon Airport (TZX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Trabzon is to bus which costs 5.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 34h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Trabzon is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Trabzon. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Trabzon via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 6m.
The distance between Athens and Trabzon is 1431 km. The road distance is 2098.9 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Trabzon without a car is to bus which takes 34h 6m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Athens to Trabzon, including transfers.
Athens to Trabzon bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Trabzon is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 34h 6m.
Athens to Trabzon bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Istanbul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Trabzon is 2099 km. It takes approximately 25h 19m to drive from Athens to Trabzon.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Trabzon, Turkey?
Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Trabzon Airport (TZX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Trabzon via Istanbul, Aksaray, Esenler Otogar, and Istanbul Otogari in around 34h 6m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Trabzon Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–20,000
- 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
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Vathy Samou
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,500–8,500
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Kos
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺4,000–10,000
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
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