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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Van by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane ATH - VAN
    7h 25m
    ₺9,845–30,915

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Vanbus bus
    41h 51m
    ₺6,431–11,332

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Sivastrain train Hst
    3. Take the bus from Sivas to Vanbus bus
    37h 8m
    ₺7,766–11,282

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus
    3. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Yerkoybus bus
    4. Take the train from Yerköy to Rahovatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Bitlis bus station to Van bus stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    ₺9,793–12,480

  5. Drive 2,559.9 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Vancar car 2,559.9 km
    32h 1m
    ₺26,108–37,711

  6. Ferry, bus via Edremit

    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 Ayvalık to Edremitbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Edremit bus station to Van bus stationbus bus
    46h 44m
    ₺6,900–15,422

  7. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Kosferry ferry Bsf / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Güvercinlik to Yatağan Otobüs Terminalibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Yatağan bus station to Van bus stationbus bus
    46h 50m
    ₺6,877–14,127

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket₺9,152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,730.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Van, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Van via Istanbul, İskenderpaşa, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, and Istanbul Otogari in around 41h 51m.

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