There are 6 ways to get from Athens to İzmir by plane, helicopter, ferry, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane ATH - ADB
3h 3m₺5,458–15,558Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens to Keşanbus
- Take the bus from Keşan to Izmir Otogarbus
20h 5m₺5,118–7,757Helicopter, ferry, train
- 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 train from Çamlık to Izmir Basmanetrain
10h 55m₺32,847–60,417Ferry
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry Hsw
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry
15h 45m₺6,329–13,714Fly to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis, ferry
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT)plane ATH - MJT
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry
5h 52m₺7,286–13,636Drive 1,251.5 km
- Drive from Athens to İzmircar 1,251.5 km
14h 25m₺13,452–19,430
Athens International Airport (ATH) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to İzmir is to bus which costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 20h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to İzmir is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to İzmir. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Izmir Otogar via Keşan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Athens to İzmir. However, there are services departing from Port of Piraeus and arriving at Alsancak Limanı via Mytilene. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
The distance between Athens and İzmir is 331 km. The road distance is 1251.5 km.
The best way to get from Athens to İzmir without a car is to helicopter and ferry and train which takes 10h 55m and costs 32.000 ₺ - 65.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Athens to İzmir, including transfers.
Athens to İzmir bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to İzmir is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 20h 5m.
Athens to İzmir bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Keşan station.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and İzmir, Turkey?
Aegean Airlines flies from Athens International Airport (ATH) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port of Piraeus to Alsancak Limanı via Mytilene in around 15h 45m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,500–13,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–6,500
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Athens International Airport to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–11,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Çamlık to Izmir Basmane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺140–210
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- [email protected]
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
Bus from Athens to Keşan
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺4,200–6,000
- Website
- Crazy Holidays
- Phone
- 0850 202 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from Keşan to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,500
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 00 17
- [email protected]
- Website
- truvaturizm.com
Bus from Keşan to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100
- Schedules at
- truvaturizm.com
- Phone
- 08503330700
- Website
- guneyakdeniz.com
Bus from Keşan to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,600
- Schedules at
- guneyakdeniz.com
- Phone
- 0236 613 10 55
- [email protected]
- Website
- somaseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Keşan to Izmir Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200
- Schedules at
- somaseyahat.com.tr
- 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
- ₺2,800–10,000
- Website
- Bodrum Express Lines
- Phone
- 0 850 222 44 36
- [email protected]
- Website
- Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri
Ferry from Port of Patmos to Kusadasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺650–2,816
- Website
- Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri
- Economy
- ₺650–950
- Phone
- +30 210 89 19 800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hellenic Seaways
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–4,000
- Website
- Hellenic Seaways
- Airplane Type Seats
- ₺2,900–4,000
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺4,300–11,000
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
- Phone
- 0 232 330 89 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- izdeniz.com.tr
Ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanı
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,379
- Schedules at
- izdeniz.com.tr
Ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanı
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,379
- Schedules at
- izdeniz.com.tr
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