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How to get fromAthens to Vanby plane, bus, train, taxi, car, ferry, or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane ATH - VAN
    7h 40m
    ₺7,340–23,910

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    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 10m
    ₺6,102–16,246

  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 bus station to Van bus stationbus bus
    37h 3m
    ₺6,723–11,019

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    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 train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Sivastrain train Hst
    4. Take the train from Sivas to Km. 358 360train train Ic
    5. Take the taxi from Km. 358 360 to Vantaxi taxi
    40h 46m
    ₺16,398–20,427

  5. Drive  2,559.9 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Vancar car 2,559.9 km
    31h 59m
    ₺26,709–38,579

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Vanbus bus
    41h 51m
    ₺7,888–11,269

  7. 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 Ayvalık to Edremitbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Edremit bus station to Van bus stationbus bus
    47h 19m
    ₺6,912–15,524

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket₺6,891Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,730.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) 5 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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